KY Racing

[Cannon Shell]

euro,
You can make a case that Pletcher is not based in KY but in having 36 horses based at Chuchill he has more horses than 99% of KY trainers.

You can not compare the breeding programs in NY and KY, apples and oranges.

Purses in KY 6 months are great, 6 months not so great but things are moving in the right direction. KEEP is the best horseracing
group out there, Polytrack will save Turfway, Keeneland remains strong, Churchill is focusing more on Churchill which is good plus purses there continue to rise, the new breeders rewards program is good for smaller breeders, and Slots are looming with the upcoming 2007 elimination of Mr. Fletcher. Not perfect but in the long run probably the best bet for successful racing/breeding programs.

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

euro,
You can make a case that Pletcher is not based in KY but in having 36 horses based at Chuchill he has more horses than 99% of KY trainers.

You can not compare the breeding programs in NY and KY, apples and oranges.

Purses in KY 6 months are great, 6 months not so great but things are moving in the right direction. KEEP is the best horseracing
group out there, Polytrack will save Turfway, Keeneland remains strong, Churchill is focusing more on Churchill which is good plus purses there continue to rise, the new breeders rewards program is good for smaller breeders, and Slots are looming with the upcoming 2007 elimination of Mr. Fletcher. Not perfect but in the long run probably the best bet for successful racing/breeding programs.

I think it will be years before KY gets slots. That bible thumper in Lexington will keep the vote off of the ballot.

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I think it will be years before KY gets slots. That bible thumper in Lexington will keep the vote off of the ballot.

The southern Baptists have a stranglehold on the vote in southern and eastern ky. Don't blame it on us close to the Ohio river. We don't claim 'em.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

The southern Baptists have a stranglehold on the vote in southern and eastern ky. Don't blame it on us close to the Ohio river. We don't claim 'em.

You boys in Kenton and Boone County know what is going on.

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I think it will be years before KY gets slots. That bible thumper in Lexington will keep the vote off of the ballot.

You talking about Stan Lee? Excuse me, Representative Stan Lee?

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

You talking about Stan Lee? Excuse me, Representative Stan Lee?

Yes.........

Well with this Jones, trekking to Ellis, No. KY, Keeneland, CD would be an ideal situation, all tracks listed are now independently owned...it's messed up, KY deserves better, they have the best racing fans in the entire US! However the KY Downs meet is getting me pretty excited!!!