New sheriff in town in Saratoga

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Was a popular promotion for years in NY. But then was disallowed by the State Racing & Wagering Board.

i did not know about this. when did that happen? a couple years ago saratoga harness sent me one in the mail. you had to be at the sunday mantinee on the date it said and my voucher went in and was worth a 100 bucks. i loved that promotion why did they ban it? of course i used the 100 to bet the simulcasts throughbreds but its a great promotion for folks that actually play the horses!

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by johnny pinwheel

i did not know about this. when did that happen? a couple years ago saratoga harness sent me one in the mail. you had to be at the sunday mantinee on the date it said and my voucher went in and was worth a 100 bucks. i loved that promotion why did they ban it? of course i used the 100 to bet the simulcasts throughbreds but its a great promotion for folks that actually play the horses!

JP,

Maybe 4 years ago? And in an explanation to those opposed to the giveaways, for years you would register yourself for NYRA mailings by putting your name and address on the back of the giveaway vouchers. It was part of the base of NYRA's mailing list. Then, when Saratoga approached, you'd get the seasonal mailing with the summer schedule and ticket info and there would be the 'Surprise Voucher' enclosed with it. It was worth $2, $5 or $25 and was super popular.

When RWB started to wield their intrusive hand on every single detail of the running of the racetrack during the upheaval period, the Surprise Voucher disappeared along with Clubhouse Exchange Coupons, Admission Day Passes, Seasonal Passes for jockey/trainer wives/family and public access to the Oklahoma Training Track.

[alphanumeric1]

Originally Posted by Kasept

JP,
When RWB started to wield their intrusive hand on every single detail of the running of the racetrack during the upheaval period, the Surprise Voucher disappeared along with Clubhouse Exchange Coupons, Admission Day Passes, Seasonal Passes for jockey/trainer wives/family and public access to the Oklahoma Training Track.

By far, the biggest enemies of racing at Saratoga are rainy weather and the State Racing and Wagering Board. (maybe we could add the Schenectady Gazette to the list this year also).

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by alphanumeric1

By far, the biggest enemies of racing at Saratoga are rainy weather and the State Racing and Wagering Board. (maybe we could add the Schenectady Gazette to the list this year also).

I look at the negative editorial under the "bad news is good news" umbrella. I'm sure a few or more families learned about the offer via the editorial and will now attend the races.