Something smells bad in N.J.

[tector]

AC over horse racing, if that is the choice, would be the smart play. Horse racing, if not not dying, is certainly decaying. It is less and less popular with each succeeding generation.

The real question, I suppose, is whether it really has to be AC v. horse racing. I don't know--or care--enough about NJ to answer that; we have enough problems down here in Florida for me to be concerned about another second tier jurisdiction.

But as others here can tell you I have maintained for years that there needs to be a lot less racing, which entails a lot less of everything--breeders, tracks,trainers, etc. People who have been in the racing biz are no more "entitled" to a racing livelihood than loggers are in an area that can no longer sustain logging.

I know as Americans we are taught that more is always better, but in this case (and many others), it is isn't. Small fields of poorly bred animals (most of whom come to a bad end) is no way to preserve this sport on any level. And to the extent racing can't compete in the market, then that extent deserves to go into oblivion. If racing becomes a boutique sport, I am fine with that. Unlike some others here, I am not a monomaniacal racing degenerate. I am just as happy being a degenerate at poker or blackjack table. Diversify your degeneracy, my friends.