NYTHA Un-Endorses Empire

[ELA]

Originally Posted by mes5107

Yes, that is the reason for the increase, but the effect of it certainly isn't lost on the NY horsemen. The article suggests that there were many factors for NYTHA un-endorsing Empire. The extra money now being awarded is unexpected and certainly welcomed by those in line to receive it. While some people may think it was supposed to be theirs anyway, I would argue that this gesture shows that NYRA is working for the good of the NY Horse Racing Industry.

In my opinion, while NYRA has not been "perfect", I just don't see any other prospective organization that has greener grass on their side.

Unexpected? Yes. Welcomed? Absolutely. I am not trivializing it at all, however, as much as I want to see NYRA -- a new, restructured, reconstituted, and better/more open managed NYRA -- maintain the franchise, I believe it is mandatory to pay this money out via purses.

Like you said, the effect shouldn't be lost, and hopefully it will provide benefits. I am sure the critics will put their usual BS spin on it however, LOL.

I have said from the beginning that a "new" NYRA is everyone's best bet for NY Racing. I just think that most people can't see "it" and don't understand "it" as it relates to the entire franchise issue, the industry and sport of NY racing, and the real issues at hand.

Eric