MEC '07 losses total $113,000,000

[Oaklawnfan]

Originally Posted by Cardus

MEC's board might choose to liquidate, but Santa Anita will continue to exist, and Gulfstream stands a chance to remain as a racing entity, also.

Of the others, Remington's slots could keep it in the racino business.

Remington came back from near death, thanks to the racino. The industry in Oklahoma is on the upswing. Hopefully this won't blow it up.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Oaklawnfan

Remington came back from near death, thanks to the racino. The industry in Oklahoma is on the upswing. Hopefully this won't blow it up.

It has to blow up people are losing millions

[infield_line]

I'm sure that tracks are not easy places to run, lots of labor required, limited operating seasons, and constant need for capital to keep the places from falling to ruin, but they are great places to spend time as any of us understands. Why can't more tracks take a lesson from Santa Anita that works hard to draw in new fans, younger fans, and offers other reasons to come to the track and hang around for music...

Tracks should do everything they can to give the casual racegoer more capping and wagering skills. Not something you can learn from a 3 x 5 card, but they could give out key tips on tried and true angles, where to find trainer/jockey stats in the PP's. Trust me lots of folks don't know how to make up from down in the PP's. One good pop and a lot of people would get the bug and find their way on-line

I/L