I have no problem if they want to close Big A, sell property and move slots, if allowed to Belmont Park.
Winterizing Belmont main track is probably never going to sell.
However, here is an alternative. Winterize and expand size of the training track for winter spring months for racing on a polytrack--training track. At the same time build a theater, enclosed type grandstand at the training track that will be used for both the winter meet and as a simo facility for the summer months at Saratoga and night simo racing too. Realistically you need a facility that can hold max 5000 people for the winter months, you dont see more than that on any day at The Big A from Nov-thru April. New building is far from the slots, with shuttles running between the two for those sicko's that need the action.
Circuit is
Belmont poly-training track Jan 1st thru end of April
Belmont main track from May 1st thru late July
Saratoga normal meet late July thru Labor Day
Belmont Fall meet September and October
Belmont poly-training track meet November through December 15th
2 weeks off from 12/15 through New Years
Note: Slots are closed on Belmont Day and if Belmont hosts the BC races.
I dont think this alternative is a bad option, any opinions?
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