The Preakness; Kegasus!

[phystech]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I didn't realize this thread was a comparison of VA versus MD racing. VA racing is basically an offshoot of Maryland racing, isn't it? I think Maryland versus West Virginia or Pennsylvania even would be a better comparison, and if it weren't for the Preakness, Maryland racing probably would have gone the way of the do do bird by now whilst racing in every state surrounding Maryland thrives.

I happen to have spent more than my fair share of time in Maryland, and think the place is awful from Cumberland to Baltimore, Oxen Hill to Hancock, and all points in between. If hating a state makes someone a bigot, then I'm guilty as charged.

Can't attribute the bigot claim to my post as I didn't accuse you of that. But when you say MD racing "blows", and attach that to the Kegasus ads, I take exception.

Considering you live in VA, and only have that as a comparison, I would assume you make your comments about MD based on your experience in MD.

I can't explain how much I LOVE shipping my horses three hours south to run for crap VA purses.............it won't happen ever again Tell me, are they still ready to close Colonial?

Do you really want to expose yourself by saying WV or PA, or VA racing thrives given the current climate? Really????? Has handle increased at those tracks, including those with their slots fueled purses, as compared to MD, handle absent any slots enhanced purses?

If it weren't for slots, WV, PA and DE would be out of business. And if it weren't for Joe DeFrancis, Colonial would not exist.