[freddymo]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Why are we all obsessed with the fall of CALI racing? How about the fall of racing in Kentucky or NY? Anyone take a look at some of the cards at BEL this meet? Especially someone who remembers what it was like 10 or 20 year ago.

If I were Stauffer and Rosario and I decided to move tack, it wouldn't be to NY.

I'd head on up to Woobine, which, presently, has the best racing in the country. POLY and TURF up the wazoo, LARGE fields AND LARGE PURSES. And, just about the most pathetic group of jocks, top to bottom, you'd find anywhere. In fact, you'd be hardpressed to find a worst colony at some of the bush tracks. Head up there for the summer; win a ton of races; make a ton of money.

If CALI racing dies, then Kentucky and NY racing is right behind it.

NY is operating well without slots. The fields are OK and there is a reasonable amount of stock around. Woodbine is 3 years away from people getting wiped out and slot dollars either running out or state governments will grab the money to deal with economic issues. If you think WB looks like the mecca of racing in 09 fine but have a little forsight NY will always be the best circuit to race (save the winter)