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Originally Posted by tjfrab
Not looking to take a cheap shot to get a rise out of anybody in response to Steve and for the record my first priority from a betting standpoint has always been New York tracks since I started in the early 90's. I'm not anti NYRA biased as accused in another post either but am frustrated by their product. My sole bias is towards competitive racing with QUALITY betting options. While a BC winner may not be running in the Keenland stakes, they are competitive and highly bettable. And it isn't just the poly/dirt racing. Their turf stakes are superior also.
And sorry, I just don't see how you can sell those races last week or other maiden drenched cards as good, high quality racing. It's been getting worse in recent meets. Not sure why it's so difficult to admit that. That's not a jab, just a fact and I want it to get better.
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People have responded to you and you've managed to ignore pretty much all of their responses. Not sure why, but it's tough to discuss things like that. Not attacking (because I can see where this is going to end up) but you've expressed opinions, people have responded and your responses are basically you reiterating the same thing.
Since you want it to get better, what should they be doing that they aren't currently? I realize that is a loaded question, but I assume you have some ideas, and I'd like to hear them.
The Beldame was a two horse race because the Cotillion at Parx is worth twice as much (ridiculous) and is run the same day. Wouldn't the Beldame have looked a lot different with It's Tricky and Plum Pretty? What is NYRA supposed to do in that instance?
I actually enjoy the Keeneland meets, from a wagering standpoint, but it's important to note these large fields we see are because connections are more apt to take a shot on that surface than they are on dirt. Not sure why, but I expect this to change (not overnight) in the next few years with the slots up and running at NYRA.
To answer your question, yes I was excited last Wednesday to bet Saturday's Belmont card. The weather was a big damper.