I still say my idea is the best.
Close Big A
Convert training track at Belmont to poly/cushion/tapeta surface.
Build a grandstand, enclosed, for winter racing. Race on one mile Training track for November thru Mid April.
Back to Belmont Saratoga circuit for balance of year.
Expand barn area to parking lot area behind the backstretch, that lot I rarely see cars parked in(maybe two days a year?). Barn upgrades would be needed but they probably are needed anyway.
New enclosed grandstand would have two levels, "view" seating upstairs. Downstairs typical individual tables and tv's. Small track apron for those who want to go outside to yell at the jocks. Upstairs would also be clubhouse style restaurant. Make the restaurant big enough that during off racing season it can accomadate weddings and those type events, thus maximizing your building during down racing times. Perhaps also a theater style room for company usage for meetings and such.
You could make the downstairs a full simo facility, unless Nassau OTB has some sort of rights to that.
Slots will be at the main Belmont building. Slots would be closed on Belmont day and BC day when at Belmont.
This keeps the Belmont track dirt and two turfs. It gives horsemen option to train on whatever surface they want. It allows for winter racing under better conditions.
Bring back the buses in the parking lots that used to take you from the back parking lot to the gate, they can be used for the LIRR shuttle from the station to the winter grandstand building.
Money used from sale of Big A would pay for this plus plenty extra.
The only big inconvenience I see is if you have a giant crowd for Belmont or BC days. Those days will have to rely on more public transport than normal.
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