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Originally Posted by 1 dollar pick 3
I think you people are giving too much credit to Churchill. Churchill is pissed because TVG sub-leased Churchill's singal to Europe. Churchill didn't get any of the wagering money from Europe. At this time, Churchill was wanting to start their own International Racing. TVG then got involved with At The Races or whatever it is called. Basically it is two companies with too much testosterone.
Now why does TVG need Churchill? TVG will have Keeneland, Belmont, Saratoga, Hollywood, Del Mar, Oak Tree, Arlington (for a small amount of time) Calder though 2008, at the same time that Churchill would be running. To be honest, neither TVG or Churchill need each other.
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TVG is pissing off the sole company that runs THE BIGGEST race of the year and the probably the 5-7th biggest race of the year (Kentucky Derby and Arlington Million). Not good business. And to go on this media blitz saying THEY pulled the plug on them is basically throwing up their kilt with no underwear on. It is almost if TVG Public relations people told them to do this to try and get Churchill to bargain with them. Losing 5 tracks will kill them. Keeneland, Saratoga and Del Mar run 60 day meets, two of them simultaneously. Their track lineup is already severly lacking, especially right now. Aqueduct INNER, please....Tampa Bay first 4 races, please...Dover Downs....come on....Monmouth, maybe their turf races...