Any listening to Bruno on Mark & Mike?

[Stall Mucker]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

Yes, racing does go on...at least for 23 more days, I take it from your post that you are not a supporter of NYRA (and I'm being nice) I have the upmost respect for Charlie Hayward by taking the "wall of crap" that N.Y. state goverment has thrown in front of him. Anybody that knows this man, knows that he is looking out for the good of racing and it's bettors in this state. As for an apology, I think your making a bold statement that Mark & Mike were maniputlated by NYRA...let's see the proof of that. They only smoke that blown on Saturday's show was from "blame game" that Joe Bruno was ranting on. I live in this state for over 40 years, when politics gets involved.....WATCH OUT!

I support Charlie's efforts but it's not Charlie making the call. Doesn't matter who NYRA is or who runs it. Yes he's taken alot of crap and mostly inherited a lot of crap caused by a previous Pres. who many have said should be in jail.
The racing model needs a big fix. ALL of it including the OTBs. Charlie may be looking out for the bettors but when you are controlled by politics it's never for the bettor. The bettor is the last to be considered. Yes, it's time for the Senetor to retire. I don't like what has happened and don't like what I see. I've made a living in an industry that has changed and needs to be re-worked.