ATR request: Churchill dispute coverage

[joeydb]

Steve,

Do you plan to get somebody on the air to tell us what's going on with the Midatlantic Cooperative tracks not being able to carry Churchill and Fairgrounds?

Very frustrated that I can see big carryover pools in Equibase but can't wager on them. I don't see how this helps either side (CDI or the Coop) to have willing wagerers not able to participate.

I can't even find much online about this. Matt Hagerty is one of the very few who has written about it at all. This weekend, I went to Delaware Park, a place I like very much, and it was not on their website or anything. I got to the track and basically had to throw away all of my advance handicapping work that I was diligent enough to do. There was a small sign saying in effect, "Sorry, due to a contract dispute we are unable to offer wagering on Churchill Downs until further notice".

I know you've covered past disputes like this and I agree with your position you've had in the past. The lack of info right now is more frustrating than anything else.

-Joe