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[slotdirt]

As crappy as it gets in Maryland, I just don't see how they could ever move the Preakness somewhere else.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

As crappy as it gets in Maryland, I just don't see how they could ever move the Preakness somewhere else.

if i understand it, the state has the rights on the name "Preakness". the race can move but the name will change. after the colts fiasco, the state locked up the names associated with maryland.
who cares if maryland keeps the name Preakness, they better find a way to keep the tracks open to have a place to run a race.

[Merlinsky]

I figured the links don't mention Halsey Minor or folks would be talking about it so I didn't click on them, but I have read he wants to buy MEC assets if I remember correctly. Not Gulfstream because of Hialeah, but sounded like he had a good deal for them. Has that changed?

ETA: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...ost-mec-assets
He would also keep racing at Golden Gate Fields.

Move the race to Philly Park and call it The Freakness.