While NYRA has had it's share of issues over the years anyone who thinks that Empire , Capital Play, or Excelsior would be a move in the right direction just has no real grasp of the situation. Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion but it is hard for me to see how anyone other than NYRA being in charge of NY racing would be a positive move for the racing fan or bettor. The only reason that those other operations are interested in the franchise is the VLT's and they pretty much make no bones about it. While NYRA's customer service and employees have traditionally been a sore subject, they are hamstrung by many obscure state laws that prohibit them from offering free anything and have made an effort to improve customer relations.
As for the bankruptcy, if you have flown on a major US carrier in the last 20 years or so there is a good chance your life was held in the balance by a company that had declared some form of bankruptcy.
Magna is a failing company and Churchill is downsizing. Excelsior has changed partners more often than Magna presidents resign. Capital Play wants to erect a fence around Saratoga. Great alternatives.
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