Enjoyed this article as always...in terms of a suggestion for the future - what if a mid-sized track that gets the majority of their purse money from slots reduced takeout significantly (maybe something like 6% WPS, 10% DD, EX, 14% Tri, P3, 17% for more legs/horses) with a subsidy from an industry organization (or smaller contributions from large tracks/racing associations like NYRA, CDI, etc.) as a test of what takeout reductions might mean. Would have to publicize this a lot so players know about it. Canterbury tried this several years ago, but it might work better with a daytime track.
I never watched the KY Derby because of BB and I agree that the Derby is bigger than any horse or trainer. His banishment should be forever in my opinion. After all those deaths in one year in his barn I found out who the real BB is. His fan club are obviously allergic to facts for doing any research on his decades of doping horses, including from his QH days. People who admire him have no regard for the safety of horses nor do they care about the welfare of any living being. Horse or human.
Very good take on Baffert!
Enjoyed this article as always...in terms of a suggestion for the future - what if a mid-sized track that gets the majority of their purse money from slots reduced takeout significantly (maybe something like 6% WPS, 10% DD, EX, 14% Tri, P3, 17% for more legs/horses) with a subsidy from an industry organization (or smaller contributions from large tracks/racing associations like NYRA, CDI, etc.) as a test of what takeout reductions might mean. Would have to publicize this a lot so players know about it. Canterbury tried this several years ago, but it might work better with a daytime track.
Great job as usual & something I look forward to reading on the big race days
I never watched the KY Derby because of BB and I agree that the Derby is bigger than any horse or trainer. His banishment should be forever in my opinion. After all those deaths in one year in his barn I found out who the real BB is. His fan club are obviously allergic to facts for doing any research on his decades of doping horses, including from his QH days. People who admire him have no regard for the safety of horses nor do they care about the welfare of any living being. Horse or human.
..lots of good info on the trainers, jockeys,owners..refreshingthat you make picks