tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post6328139016153804726..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: Sleeping with the WolfThat Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-56122842032941071132016-02-13T10:55:08.372-05:002016-02-13T10:55:08.372-05:00Linking racing to slot money has been a good ride ...Linking racing to slot money has been a good ride in Pennsylvania. As a fan and bettor, I've seen the top horses for 10 years because of the casino. Mohegan Sun Pocono hosted two Breeders Crowns. Still remember the days when the top purse was $5,000 once a week. $5,000 claimers run for almost that much now.<br /><br />If things change, so be it. While horse quality is top notch, it was actually easier to make money in the old days. High takeout and small pools today really hurt. Part of racing's problems is a natural occurrence because there are more ways to gamble. Still, track operators don't seem to have answers and don't even show interest in using things some other tracks have done to successfully increase live attendance and grow handle. <br /><br />Throw blame on the horsemen(and women)too. It doesn't apply to everyone, but it seems they're content to go (or cheat their way) to the big money for as long as it lasts and not worry about the future.<br /><br />If state lawmakers regularly visited tracks, they'd ask themselves why millions go to an industry that has so few customers. The question is now being asked in some states. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com