tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post6134095004035829491..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: Accepting NominationsThat Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-33181015990424076162013-03-20T17:00:52.506-04:002013-03-20T17:00:52.506-04:00Pacingguy:
Pocono Downs definitely has a problem ...Pacingguy:<br /><br />Pocono Downs definitely has a problem with maintenance and routine cleaning in the racing area, but maybe we bettors can accept dirt along with the most progressive betting options seen at the track in many years. The opening night program shows Pick 3s with a 15% takeout and a Rainbow Pick 6 with a 15% takeout. Does any other harness track have the Rainbow bet? In a state where takeout has been high, Pocono's bosses are apparently ready for a new effort to attract money. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-66143760180250525222013-03-20T11:25:19.460-04:002013-03-20T11:25:19.460-04:00Two nominations for your Wall of Shame
Harrah'...Two nominations for your Wall of Shame<br /><br />Harrah's Philadelphia: No problem with cleanliness, but it's a harness track with no covered seating. Hot, cold, rainy, snowing? Pretty tough to watch races. The clubhouse closed years ago, leaving nowhere to have a sitdown meal and view and bet the races.<br /><br />Mohegan Sun: Many renovations since the casino arrived, but harness fans get the short end of the stick on cleanliness. The grandstand, with limited uncovered seating, is generally ignored. Cement floors are usually sticky. There's often food or drink spilled on tables and chairs. Sections of tables can just disappear for no apparent reason leaving fewer places to sit. And don't wear white. The whole area gets covered with racetrack dust with no sign of any employee to keep things clean. Clubhouse tables not used for dining are never wiped. Glasses and cups can remain on them for days. Carpeted areas aren't vacuumed regularly and shampooing might be once a year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com