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03-30-2010, 08:27 AM
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FINLEY: Politicos, OTB biggest threat to NY racing
Absolutely terrific situation summary column by Bill Finley if you haven't seen it... Sums up everything involving NY succinctly.
Will NY politicians, OTB kill racing? By Bill Finley http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/hor...ill&id=5038247 The New York Racing Association operates America's flagship racetracks, runs Saratoga, the sport's most important racing meet, and is home to the Belmont Stakes. But there's every chance that it will be forced to shut down some time this year because it is quickly running out of money. This is a real and scary situation, and it is completely unnecessary. NYRA has done nothing wrong. Rather, it is the victim of the state's pathetic political leaders, who are incompetent, selfish and don't seem to care one bit about their constituents. They are Enemy No. 1. Enemy No. 2 is New York City OTB, which has declared bankruptcy, owes NYRA $15 million and has forever been run by politically connected hacks who care only about perpetuating their fat paychecks.
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