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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
What Lauer said is correct, the fact is that we have been 2nd class citizens for a number of years at the CDI tracks yet no politician has raised a finger to help us. Williams is a typical corrupt politician. What else is new?
What will be new is guys like me leaving and taking our horses with us. Maybe it is no big deal if I take my 25 or so horses out of here but I am hardly alone. Look at the Eastern tracks and see all the KY guys who have moved horses there. Watch to see how many regular KY outfits there are left at TP this winter. Williams doesnt give a damn about anything other than filling his own pockets.
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And why is it bad for racing that it is comsolidating to business friendly environments? Your 25 horses will be welcomed in NY, perhaps it will be good for your business, perhaps the advent of 6 ot 7 other such trainers in Ny will spur better racing? The gold rush had everyone move to the west when the gold dried up people had to change. While I am sorry that the industry has to consolidate in order for it to carry on, it appears to be a very Darwinian evolution.
As for the politician, all that needs to be said is why is he any different then any other? As for if he is philosophically correct on slots or just a knucklehead who cares the country needs more slots like they need to print more money. Imagine racing for 45 Mdn Spl in Ny without slots..Imagine the purses going to 55k because you and your KY botherhood bring an additional 400 head to the area. maybe allowance racing will return to NY..Wow a card filled with 1,2,3 other than races now that would be healthy.