"A Roaring Start"----Handle?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I don't think you're reading it right. The numbers in comparison are for the first two FULL weeks of the 2010 meet (July 28-August 2, August 4-August 9) vs. the first two full weeks of 2009. If anything, the 2009 numbers should be significantly higher given that the opening day/weekend cards were not counted for 2010.

NT

Actually the best comparison I think is the races run number and that is a percent or two behind last year.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Actually the best comparison I think is the races run number and that is a percent or two behind last year.

I agree, the difference in races run from year to year is 116 (2010) vs. 120 (2009). When you take that into consideration the result is exactly what NYRA advertised on its website, "Handle nearly even with races run through two full weeks at the Spa."

NT

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I agree, the difference in races run from year to year is 116 (2010) vs. 120 (2009). When you take that into consideration the result is exactly what NYRA advertised on its website, "Handle nearly even with races run through two full weeks at the Spa."

NT

Roaring indeed.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Roaring indeed.

That's your reply after mis-reading something and disregarding what's posted right on the NYRA website?

NT

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

That's your reply after mis-reading something and disregarding what's posted right on the NYRA website?

NT

I quoted the bloodhorse article. My first post says flat to slightly down. Nothing incorrect. Keep it up.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

I quoted the bloodhorse article. My first post says flat to slightly down. Nothing incorrect. Keep it up.

What's so horrible about this quote?

"The 2010 meet is off to a roaring start with great performances and strong support from our on-track and simulcast customers."

So far, no track in America has received the wagering support in 2010 that Saratoga has. Del Mar had the most "popular" horse in the country run last week and still had lower attendance than Saratoga. So far, the best sprinter in the country has run at Saratoga, the best 3YO filly, the best 2YOs, the best older horses, some of the best 3YOs and the best turf females. Does a "roaring start" only pertain to handle vs. past comparisons?

NT

[randallscott35]

Yes.