NYRA
 

I have heard from a very good source that the panel put in place Spitzer met last week in Ithica for 4 days (away from the masses) to discuss the situation with running the operation.

Told it will be a joint venture between NYRA and the "newly" (and its not the two front runners?) appointed and that the high percentage of current NYRA staff will stay in tack to make the transition smooth.

Was also at the Oklahoma training track in Saratoga track this past week and was shocked to see the usual guards gone and new company in place. No NYRA signs or vehicles were visible during my visit.

Should be very interesting in the next month or so...

Java

I wish you told me earlier, as poor Bill Nader then wasted his entire day writing up part of NYRA's presentation to the commitee. It would have been nice to have saved him the trouble.

To be mildly serious, unfortunately, I think that is a common conception of what could happen, and certainly not an impossible one, but considering the myriad of rumors I've heard about the franchise situation over the last two years, I wouldn't put a lot of credence into any of these supposed inside scoops. While it's hardly outrageous to think of at least some of the song and dance with the commitee to be more for show, I will choose to believe that the proposals submitted will at least be seriously considered before any final decision is made. Call me naive, but as this decision is extremely important for all of racing, I will hope that even if I don't agree with the final say that it was done after careful appraisal of everyone's merits.

Thought Oklahoma opened the end of April/ early May.

I think it opens early April this year for training. I am almost certain there aren't horses there now.

They had two feet of snow last week and early Apr temps are supposed to be near 10 degrees at night....I'm not bringing my horses up there till early May....But it is hands down the finest training track in the nation. I will not debate this.

I plan on breezing four furlongs there April 2nd if anyone wants to come up. Byk and I are getting into a horsesuit.

Who is the head?

Andy, I would have to think your mile time right now, if you tried to jog it would be in the 9:30 range. Which would put your 4 furlong breeze at somewhere around 5:15. Your two minute lick is like 10 minutes.

You are WAY overestimating me.

Me. I'm not THAT stupid.

What you smoke?

Rosie could freaking do four furlongs in 6:30. You can break 6.

If we did that the crowd would seem like Traver's Day.

Answers
 

Yes the Oklahoma does not open open until April. Still it is operational and we were there to request getting some pic on the new fallen snow of the stretch of the flat track. New guards in place that checked our credentials more than the ususal guards had in the past.

My source has connections with some very influential people in the game.

The decision has been made and will be announced when it is fully developed. Will be ok for all involved.


Java

So do I....and I don't believe him.

Must be frustrating...?
 

Being you... To bad you have a negative reply for everything.

Java

the decision will be instant headlines for the newest celeb superstar of horse racing, elliot spitzer.

A disagreement with you is not " negative ". If you can't handle differing opinions then don't post....especially when you are posting rumors of this kind.

Here's something positive, just for you to help you in the future, it's " too " with two os.

Mr Disagree is now a spelling bee
 

Glad you put your attention to proper spelling. you guys are dime a dozen. What you call a rumor is fact to me. Thats were we disagree. No sense going any further in discussion wih you.

Done posting with you..go find some more bad grammer elsewhere.

Java

I'm sure you'll be back to revisit the issue should it turn out you were wrong. Calling rumors " fact ", especially in regards to horseracing, is lunacy beyond belief.

Apparently you think posting on a message board doesn't allow dissenting opinion. The funny thing is that had I not responded this thread would most likely have gotten what it actually deserved....no responses.

Hey Java

Thanks for posting. The decision will have a large impact on the sport. Although I do not know anyone of influence, it is clear with the hearings and deadlines next week news will be forthcoming, and soon.

Do not pay any attention to BTW, he consistently tries to intimidate new posters. BBB

The internet is a great place for scumbags like you.

But dude, you even spelled Ithaca wrong, and I take it you're from NY or else you wouldn't have this inside information.

I found an avatar for you :)

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/im...ny-Posters.jpg

I've tried to get Andy into the avatar business before. He refuses....So I honor him with my avatar.

I can only hope to one day add as much to this room as BBB. A man has to dream.

By the way, what the hell did I do wrong in this thread, out of curiosity. The guy made a post and I thought I answered him very fairly. Later I disagreed with him. What discussions would ensue if there weren't different opinions? How is it my fault that the original poster got all pissy?

Some people just get pissy when a contrary opinion is expressed. They can't take it and don't realize that contrary opinions are the norm on here and that not everyone is going to agree with you.

you didn't do anything wrong.

He spelled grammar wrong too. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Why are you letting this bother you?

Do not. Enjoy your afternoon here, talk with those that do not offend so easily.

Bothered? Not in the least. I find it amusing and curious.

Ah you guys
 

Youz iz the best buncj of guies aorund.

Java

Yes it is, and indeed, the only way to view it.

BTW, you bring alot to this room in that you are the runaway leader in calling people unflattering names. Clearly your personal self esteem is in bad shape. BBB

You deeply hurt me. As soon as I can scrape up the necessary funds for some construction paper and crayons I plan to attempt to put a dent into your immense contributions to the board.

I guess those easy Pick-4s of yours at Fair Grounds, where you have taken the collar for the soon to be concluded meet, haven't been coming in. Could it be that you now realize that everyone can see through you and you are now striking back at the first poster to expose you? Surely you aren't THAT transparent.

Oh my goodness that video is funny!

sweet jesus pillow...where do you find those things? hilarious.

Google images :D