Atlantic City closing 1/16; New suitor appears for RC

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Cardus

Is it really worth it to "preserve live racing in south New Jersey"?

If Drazin can make money with it, then so be it, but "preserving" a six-day meet, or some alternative?

I don't see it.

Would have to think there is a certain (sizeable?) chunk of MTH handle associated with ACRC facility. That might figure in. And of course with Drazin still expecting the sports gambling to ultimately happen, having an outlet that much closer to Philadelphia feels attractive.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Would have to think there is a certain (sizeable?) chunk of MTH handle associated with ACRC facility. That might figure in. And of course with Drazin still expecting the sports gambling to ultimately happen, having an outlet that much closer to Philadelphia feels attractive.

Tampa Bay Downs just purchased the old Tampa Greyhound track for this exact reason.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/busines...cility/2212766

[ONTHERAIL]

What horrific news..Spent the better part of every Friday night there as a younger man..First stop on the way to the shore. Would meet the whole family for dinner and drinks. So very sad. My uncles and Aunts would tell me of her glory days..The lot filled with cars, and standing room only from the rail to the doors.
I have been stopping in the last few years for the simulcast with a mixed bag of folks probably there for the same reason I was, to reminisce. I would head out to the apron to get a good look at the old gal...Broken but still beautiful.. Strange how some things stay with you from a place. Sitting here at my desk I can still bring up the sites and smells. What wonderful memories. Nothing like a track by the sea.
Not sure how I'm getting there Friday but I feel like I need to say goodbye... As she will surely be torn down in the name of "progress"
I'm going to miss her.

[ScottJ]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Would have to think there is a certain (sizeable?) chunk of MTH handle associated with ACRC facility. That might figure in. And of course with Drazin still expecting the sports gambling to ultimately happen, having an outlet that much closer to Philadelphia feels attractive.

I would love to see a Monmouth backed venture use that turf course as an attraction for the Parx-based crew in addition to those from the mid-Atlantic. Perhaps this could substitute or augment the meeting held on the turf at the Meadowlands?

ACRC could easily support a two-to-three week April/May meeting leading into the Monmouth season. Also, perhaps a later season turf meeting shortly after Labor Day? Lastly, there is nothing that says that the main course could not be used also.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ScottJ

I would love to see a Monmouth backed venture use that turf course as an attraction for the Parx-based crew in addition to those from the mid-Atlantic. Perhaps this could substitute or augment the meeting held on the turf at the Meadowlands?

ACRC could easily support a two-to-three week April/May meeting leading into the Monmouth season. Also, perhaps a later season turf meeting shortly after Labor Day? Lastly, there is nothing that says that the main course could not be used also.

I would not hold my breath for Monmouth to sweep in as the savior. They arent exactly swimming in money.
The meadowlands meets are happening because they need to keep their foot in the door for when the northern NJ casino becomes a reality, IF it comes to the meadowlands.

While I enjoyed the ACRC meets lets not forget that the place is mostly dilapidated and would need a ton of work if you ever were serious about having a real meet. Fixing and maintaining the dirt course alone would probably cost in the millions.

[Kasept]

New, well-heeled angel emerges for ACRC..

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/n...f2374978e.html

Recent Revel buyer Glenn Straub appears bullish on Atlantic City in general buying up tracts of property...

[tanner12oz]

Revel was sold for 3% of what it was built for

[The Devil]

Alot of people will be glad the hear this

[jenroypa]

unfortunately the Press is linking Straub to buying everything. they said the same thing about Bader Field last week.

[richard burch]

Originally Posted by tanner12oz

Revel was sold for 3% of what it was built for

yeah... but what do you do with it?

it's still the same a.c.