6/27 ATR: Josie Carroll, Lou Raffetto and more.. ("Best Of" Tues.)

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

I doubt it. Why is he even attempting to answer these questions if he just took the job?

Once again you get a guy people in the industry know to an extent so they let their guard down and allow incompetence to continue.

One of the main problems is the horse racing industry is far too nepotistic and buddy-buddy.

Coach,

I wouldn't condemn Raffetto for offering answers to the questions I asked him. He starts in the job Friday... As to his hire, Raffetto's background is almost entirely East Coast based. I think the California people reached to him as someone who would bring at least a different regional perspective.

Recognize that the issue with bringing in 'fresh blood'' from outside the industry is getting them up to speed with the intricacies of the job(s).

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

Yes, and Brutus is an honorable man. As smart as he may very well be - he said none of the right things on takeout - and all of the wrong things on betting exchanges.

Good luck on his quest for a quick fix - maybe he can prove his worth and pull something off short term - even If he can, you can be sure it will be nothing to the long term benefit of horse racing.

Instead of growing handle and improving the betting climate - these guys want to grow more Mike Wilbon's.

You're being presumptive about Raffetto's stance, motivation, mandate and ability. He was behind trying reduced takeout experiments at Maryland and tried to add new wrinkles to Steeplechase's exposure and wagering opps while President of NSA. Give him a chance to get the lay of the land and win over some allies in CA.