To me the case on who owns the property is more intriguing than who gets the license to operate the tracks. I for one, believe the NYRA owns the tracks, however the state make a very good point on why they own the property. For example, I still own the propery and bulidng that my old store is on. But I do not pay the taxes. Triple SSS Tire Corporation pays the taxes. Then again, I had that written into the contract.