by Ed Meyer 2q161j
The little track in Western Kentucky has closed the doors for winter. This is just a sign of things to come. With the lack of energy in the business, this may be the only way to survive. I have heard that less is more. Kentucky has cut dates by over 25% throughout the state. This […]
I do have to say that I like the idea of the wager of playing which rider will ride the most winners on the B/C cards. This takes it to the player, and offers a new twist on a great weekend… Players from around the globe will wager on this. It may take a few years […]
I was at work and came across a great article from Perth Now, which comes from the land down under. It had all of the elements that Damien Oliver felt were needed to make a complete jockey. He came up with a few things that I really liked…. He has his game on, and one […]
It seems that every time that I speak with another racing manager, the concept of dipping handle is always at the top of the list. So, after being so tired of hearing about this, I have decided to at least formulate a plan, and I have bounced it off of those who make decisions. The tide […]
In the state of Ohio, the idea of having alternative gaming is like watching the same movie over and, over, and over….. OK, we get the people don’t want it… Then, tax the hell out of them… Oh, they don’t want that either…. What’s a person to do? Governor Strickland, you have a tough job. How […]
I was at the Bengals / Bears debacle today. It was lucky for Cincinnati that Chicago did not come to play. They blew them out 45-10… That was nothing compared to the gent sitting next to me in his Chicago jersey, and binoculars in hand… Tommy had to be in his 70’s. He introduced himself as […]
On Breeders’ Cup Day, there will be a HUGE handicapping contest at Santa Anita. It cost $10,000 to enter, and that is a little steep. The contest is $2,500 to the pot, and $7,500 goes towards a live bankroll. They have quite a few money people across the pond who ponied up to be there. […]
In any sport we miss the great ones when they leave. It is one thing to be very good at your craft, but add in being a stand-up person who exudes class, and you have a person who leaves a hole in the game…. Larry Jones was on TVG Saturday right before the Raven Run… […]
This Sunday is another perfect weekend on tap…. The only thing that could make it better, is that it will be held in Lexington, Kentucky at Keeneland. You better hurry, there are only days left in the meet… We like a couple of runners for Sunday, and the weather should shake out nicely. So, take […]
In Kentucky, the Republican Senators are trying to flex their muscle and show the country they can fix the racing industry. This was never a move to fix anything except to get reelected. All along, when the state needed a budget fix and school programs extended, the infighting and bipartisan crap killed off all hopes. […]
