Louisiana changes claiming rules

[deltagulf]

Originally Posted by Benevolus

I think LA is doing some good things and this is probably the smartest thing one can do for the claiming game.

Louisiana is a better place to go than Gulfstream for the winter in that the money is better and the races easier. However it is not a great place right now to live for 3-4 months. Still not safe since Katrina.

Oaklawn seems to be the best place to go if you factor in money and difficulty of races. Gulfstream has the weather though and the NY guys love it. The problem there is the racing is so tough for so little money.

it was not all that safe before katrina.

[ELA]

LA is moving very much in the right direction -- and LA will take horsemen and horses away from FL this winter. All of the things they are doing are positive measures.

The no sales tax speaks for itself, however the jail rules can be very positive. Sure, there's always exceptions and I am sure the critics will find plenty to knock. However, for the bread-n-butter owners, those are are the back-bone of horse ownership -- this can be a very good thing. These are the kind of things -- flexibility, more opportunity to race in a competitive spot, etc. -- that can not only get owners but also can keep owners in this game.

I'll look long and hard, as I always do, but I like what I see.

Eric