Belmont's going to get a parking garage

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I loved reading Jerry Bailey's comments about his concerns about the backstretch living conditions for the workers at NYRA tracks. These are the same workers he stiffed every time he won a big race.

"They should be taken care of as long as it's not MY money" said Bailey

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

"They should be taken care of as long as it's not MY money" said Bailey

"If you pay these guys what they deserve and give them a decent place to live, then they'll have the courage to kick drugs and will have extra money to buy my DVD to teach them how to gamble" said Bailey

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

"They should be taken care of as long as it's not MY money" said Bailey

His comments about NYRA not promoting Cigar are even more disingenuous ( the Cigar Mile? ) as you know that what he is REALLY referring to is the appearance fees that other racetracks offered Cigar and NYRA refused to do so ( and correctly so IMO ). Because, let's be honest here, it's really all about money to Jerry.

It's also interesting how he conveniently seems to have forgotten that his wife was hired in that same time period by NYRA to do promotions ( for a pretty sweet piece of change I might add ) and her lone contribution seemed to be the creation of " Ladies Day " at Aqueduct ( take a deep breath ) on the day after Thanksgiving no less.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

His comments about NYRA not promoting Cigar are even more disingenuous ( the Cigar Mile? ) as you know that what he is REALLY referring to is the appearance fees that other racetracks offered Cigar and NYRA refused to do so ( and correctly so IMO ). Because, let's be honest here, it's really all about money to Jerry.

It's also interesting how he conveniently seems to have forgotten that his wife was hired in that same time period by NYRA to do promotions ( for a pretty sweet piece of change I might add ) and her lone contribution seemed to be the creation of " Ladies Day " at Aqueduct ( take a deep breath ) on the day after Thanksgiving no less.

What?! LOL

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

His comments about NYRA not promoting Cigar are even more disingenuous ( the Cigar Mile? ) as you know that what he is REALLY referring to is the appearance fees that other racetracks offered Cigar and NYRA refused to do so ( and correctly so IMO ). Because, let's be honest here, it's really all about money to Jerry.

It's also interesting how he conveniently seems to have forgotten that his wife was hired in that same time period by NYRA to do promotions ( for a pretty sweet piece of change I might add ) and her lone contribution seemed to be the creation of " Ladies Day " at Aqueduct ( take a deep breath ) on the day after Thanksgiving no less.

lets hear how you really feel about jerry bailey

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by disappearingdan_akaplaya

lets hear how you really feel about jerry bailey

This isn't a personal thing against Bailey, who was one of the greatest riders of all time, but a fairer side of the facts. Bailey says a lot of things that are in direct conflict with the truth about both the situation and his personal behavior. It is well known that he was the cheapest guy around the racetrack. For him to suddenly care about the welfare of the backstretch workers is in direct contrast to his actions while riding.