churchill/calder cut purses

[BillW]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Dude, we dont work for them. The money that they pay out in purses isn't their money. By contract it is our money. They pay based on projections. If they handle more than projected, they raise purses, if less, they cut them. It is rare that a 2% decrease in handle (derby day) leads to a 20% purse cut.

Since the dispute is with the tracks and not the players, why not withhold horses from the tracks rather than go after the players?

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by BillW

Since the dispute is with the tracks and not the players, why not withhold horses from the tracks rather than go after the players?

LOL...They want to get paid while also being on strike. This is the way to do that. For internet players,they've shut down Churchill. Can't legally bet Churchill. They've chosen to f over a few bettors,and leave the others alone. It's a chickenshit way of having a strike. They obviously think most internet players have the attention span of a flea (and will return to play Churchill.) We (for sure) aren't being treated like their customers. I'd say they are treating us like their bitch.