Albany ups power play; State, Legislature, NYRA announce mgmt. deal

[MaTH716]

This is question that just popped into my mind (sorry if it sounds foolish):

Obviously now that there is a TC at stake and huge amounts of money on the line as far as handle/attendance an so on, plus national (even world wide) exposure, is there any chance of seeing a power play made by either side? We all know that Albany is trying to turn the screws on NYRA, could they try to use the Belmont as some sort of leverage? Also with all media attention that the Belmont is going to get, wouldn't this be a good time for NYRA to launch a counter attack?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

This is question that just popped into my mind (sorry if it sounds foolish):

Obviously now that there is a TC at stake and huge amounts of money on the line as far as handle/attendance an so on, plus national (even world wide) exposure, is there any chance of seeing a power play made by either side? We all know that Albany is trying to turn the screws on NYRA, could they try to use the Belmont as some sort of leverage? Also with all media attention that the Belmont is going to get, wouldn't this be a good time for NYRA to launch a counter attack?

Does Cuomo show up for the trophy presentation?

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Does Cuomo show up for the trophy presentation?

Damn i was going to post the exact same thing. Will he show up with his girlfriend

[NTamm1215]

I can guarantee that I won't be the only person in the crowd booing him as soon as they show him on any in-house feed.

I posted this at another site:


"Given the political turmoil, does he (Gov. Cuomo) make an appearance at the Belmont as other Govs. have in the past? Does he use the opportunity to slam NYRA some more publically?

Also, it'll be interesting to see how much of the "drama" is covered by the national media, if any, in the days leading up to what figures to be a huge day for NY racing."

[jinjin]

Cuomo wasn"t there last year so I would expect the same.

[pointman]

Originally Posted by jinjin

Cuomo wasn"t there last year so I would expect the same.

I would be shocked if a man with Cuomo's ambitions would pass up the opportunity to be on NBC in front of a huge audience with a Triple Crown on the line.