New racetrack near Detroit Airport

[Uncle Daddy]

For those of us who live in the purgatory of horse racing (MI), this is good news. That this attempt is not tied to slots is especially encouraging. The 3 big casinos' took the last Racino ballot attempt personally and helped kill racing in MI.

The airport greater area may not be the trendy hot spot but it does give better access to Toledo, downtown, Lansing & Jackson areas. They need to promote this as a Michigan track not just Detroit. If I only have Thistle or Hoosier as options within 3-4 hours, a new place may get some play.

With no OTB's and a few downtrodden harness tracks, our options for simulcasting are some of the worst in the country. I can live with 40 degrees & windy in March especially with an indoor simulcast haven.