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Old 05-12-2008, 12:16 PM
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Did Frank realize that he was doing NYRA a big favor? If so.....thanks.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:19 PM
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What does the Preakness got to do with NYRA?
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:20 PM
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What does the Preakness got to do with NYRA?

You're kidding.....right?
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:22 PM
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You're kidding.....right?
NO, I can't get the connection.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:24 PM
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NO, I can't get the connection.
Big Brown will attract the fans because there is supposed to be a triple crown winner this yr. Or so we are to believe.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:26 PM
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Big Brown will attract the fans because there is supposed to be a triple crown winner this yr. Or so we are to believe.
I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:29 PM
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I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.
because with Harlem Rocker out there is greater likelyhood that Big Brown will come to NY with a Triple Crown on the line. NYRA might like that because it draws people and interest to the Belmont. no?
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:29 PM
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I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.
With the likely biggest obstacle in Big Brown's path removed from the Preakness, it's more likely that NYRA will be hosting a Belmont with a Triple Crown on the line.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:36 PM
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I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.
Allow me to offer the true explanation. The NYRA has hegemonic designs on race tracks in neighboring states. There are already parts of New Jersey that might as well be in New York because they're basically New York suburbs. The NYRA, applying blitzkrieg tactics, intends to extend that influence downward, working its way through the midatlantic states until it can engulf its primary objective: Pimlico. By not running HR in the Preakness, the handle there will be down significantly this year, thus economically weakening an already economically fragile Maryland racing establishment, and thus assisting the aforementioned plans by the NYRA for world-wide racing dominance.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:30 PM
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With the only real legitimate contender in the Preakness not running, it's more than likely this year's Belmont could have a horse going for the Triple Crown. This is good news for NYRA.
OK, I guess I didn't think of HR as a contender, nor anyone else for that matter. But thanks.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:26 PM
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NO, I can't get the connection.
It's pretty obvious to everyone else.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:19 PM
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Did Frank realize that he was doing NYRA a big favor? If so.....thanks.
Don't let him know that; he can always change his mind.
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Old 05-12-2008, 12:22 PM
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Did Frank realize that he was doing NYRA a big favor? If so.....thanks.
He also did me a favor since I can save money on Preakness tickets this year.
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