Presque Isle Downs - Nice Purses

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

LOL.

It took a while but thanks for the Cannon Shell "Why do you care?" treatment you trot out when someone disagrees with you.

Why do you care except when you make the argument that slots tracks dilute racing at other venues. Which would seem to be contrary to your statement that slots tracks racing has not improved post slots. I agree with you that the takeout levels are crazy at some of these places and it is short sighted of both the tracks and horsemen not to address this. And the truth is that the bettors who have supported the game for years should also share in the wealth with reduced takeouts. But to say that a business should not be able to expand their gambling offerings and help support their core product is unusual to say the least.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Why do you care except when you make the argument that slots tracks dilute racing at other venues. Which would seem to be contrary to your statement that slots tracks racing has not improved post slots. I agree with you that the takeout levels are crazy at some of these places and it is short sighted of both the tracks and horsemen not to address this. And the truth is that the bettors who have supported the game for years should also share in the wealth with reduced takeouts. But to say that a business should not be able to expand their gambling offerings and help support their core product is unusual to say the least.

That's my only point and it's not contrary. Not at all. At least how I look at it which includes the interests of bettors. What do these Delaware dirt Allownace races with 5 horses do for the sport other than to dilute racing at more attractive tracks, wagering wise? Few people bet them. In my mind, that's not very good racing.