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08-17-2024, 07:38 PM
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Extract from a DRF article:
"We were following the weather all day,” said Woodbine Entertainment CEO Michael Copeland. “When it got too late in the day, so much rain had come down in such a short time and there was pooling in the track. There were some safety concerns, so we consulted with our vets and jockeys and we made the determination that it was unsafe to continue racing. “We’re going to carry over the four stakes races and the King’s Plate and reschedule them for Friday. It will be a spectacular card.” 
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08-17-2024, 08:53 PM
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I wonder if they didn’t want to compete with the Travers
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08-17-2024, 08:54 PM
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Friday seems like an odd day to run
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08-17-2024, 09:52 PM
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Woodbine does seem to follow a different economic model than some other racetracks. It is tied closely to a large casino and entertainment complex, so the racing element is secondary, or perhaps treated as a draw to the casino and dining facilities. Other than King's Plate day, Woodbine offers free admission and parking every racing day. Anyone who has paid the admission fees at, say, Saratoga, would apprecate that.
A big race day on a Friday could draw fans who would come to the track after work for the stakes races, then stay for dinner and a couple of hours at the slots or table games. It could be marketed as such.
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08-18-2024, 11:46 AM
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I'm off to Vegas for a few days on Wednesday. I'm grateful Woodbine moving those races to Friday. Looks like that is a big day for Charlestown. I am none to confident of my chances in their "bullring" and none too confident of my play on poly at Woodbine either, but at least some of their races will be on turf which I have a little more confidence in.
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08-19-2024, 10:20 AM
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08-19-2024, 11:08 AM
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Have fun Cal
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