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Old 04-25-2008, 10:17 PM
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Default Confusion and chaos

According to Matt Hegarty on DRF.com:

"Although the availability of Churchill's races on account-wagering sites remains in limbo, the track's three biggest races next week - the Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky Derby, and Woodford Reserve Turf Classic - are protected under a separate contract that gives Churchill the exclusive right for export. As a result, the three races are expected to be available on Churchill's Twinspires.com and Magna's XpressBet."

I'm not sure I understand all the ramifications of what's going on. Are Churchill's races only being blacked out on account-wagering sites? Is simulcasting to other tracks also affected? I'm trying to make sense of this, but having a hard time. I understand and agree that horsemen need to make a stand now, or their interests will be sold out when it is convenient for the corporations who own the tracks (such as what is happening at Bay Meadows and may happen to Hollywood Park). But it's still (a lot) confusing.
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