tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post2427332915920333467..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: The Horseman or the Gambler?That Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-56499755037464956892012-02-20T11:40:14.338-05:002012-02-20T11:40:14.338-05:00I think you’re a little harsh on the Red Mile’s fu...I think you’re a little harsh on the Red Mile’s function during Grand Circuit week. Last year was an aberration due to the timing of the Jewish holidays and this year represents a back to normal. Basically the function of the grand circuit meet is to complement and enhance the yearling sales which did not happen last year as the schedule was disruptive.<br /><br />While the overall simulcast handle may have increased, the live handle probably didn’t as that track is like no man’s land when its dark and cold and I made periodic trips to scout the empty levels some of which would have spectators during the afternoon.<br /><br />In addition the owners of the red mile comprise the ownership of the Tattersalls half of the Lexington Sales Company.<br /><br />Yes the Lexington ambiance is for the industry (what’s left of it) and the traditional venues allow the Muscle Hills and Somebeachsomewheres the opportunity to stride on the same hallowed turf that Mack Lobell, Niatross, Billy Direct and Greyhound all made marks on.<br /><br />The Derby is the first Saturday in May.. The Jug is the third Thursday in September and the Lexington trots are the last week in September and first week in October or thereabouts….Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-15713672399467008472012-02-08T15:34:51.655-05:002012-02-08T15:34:51.655-05:00Couldn't the Red Mile have done night racing o...Couldn't the Red Mile have done night racing on Thursday/Friday and day racing on Saturday/Sunday? Seems like the obvious compromise to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com