tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post1615636658796094353..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: CEO Search Drags OutAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-74431045091103467272013-04-15T15:25:35.568-04:002013-04-15T15:25:35.568-04:00Alan said... they've forced out a woman(Ellen ...Alan said... they've forced out a woman(Ellen McClain)who knows the ropes and seems to be doing a highly competent job.<br /><br /><br /><br />Everybody I know says she got the Job because of her Gender and skin color.<br /><br /><br />And she doesn't even bet the Ponies.haha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-59771875500095074232013-04-14T09:29:05.511-04:002013-04-14T09:29:05.511-04:00Kyle -
OK, fair point. I actually support synthet...Kyle -<br />OK, fair point. I actually support synthetic tracks and don't want to add any other unwarranted obfuscation, so I suppose you are correct in that I should keep my speculating to myself, based on speculation only as it was. Having said that though, I've always feared the day would come when long term health effects of inhaling that stuff would manifest themselves....and, to be honest, when I read about mysterious deaths in California, and necropsies revealing pulmonary edema as the cause, it was the very first thing that came to my mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074802013115594148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-76510703848042631252013-04-13T10:06:45.937-04:002013-04-13T10:06:45.937-04:00Having spent no time inhaling what fumes come off ...Having spent no time inhaling what fumes come off synthetic tracks, but having meant a carpet or two with an obnoxious aura, I would not dismiss out of hand potential problems of a certain nature. However, to bring it into this discussion is not warranted and just gives the obstructionists another talking point for obfuscation .Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91891368003435579942013-04-13T09:25:50.035-04:002013-04-13T09:25:50.035-04:00Hi Kyle -
Just floating the idea and wondering if...Hi Kyle -<br /><br />Just floating the idea and wondering if it's something the investigators are considering, and whether there's been any uptick in such deaths in other jurisdictions that use synthetics.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074802013115594148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-17877682608820483132013-04-13T08:32:07.400-04:002013-04-13T08:32:07.400-04:00You're suggesting the synthetic track might ha...You're suggesting the synthetic track might have something to do with the spate of sudden deaths in Baffert's barn. Wonder how it discriminates among barns, is exhibited only in So Cal and doesn't seem to be affecting riders who spend much more time on the track than horses Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-2779825681375791902013-04-12T16:09:01.847-04:002013-04-12T16:09:01.847-04:00Regarding a new inner synth track at Belmont, woul...Regarding a new inner synth track at Belmont, would hurt the esthetics, that's for sure, but I guess the benefits outweigh the cons. So long as they don't REPLACE the dirt tracks with synth, but rather complement them by adding a new surface, I totally support the concept.<br /><br />As I have written before, I would love to see the main track at AQU winterized using a similar surface to the existing inner track (With new state of the art drainage system and base)while converting the existing inner to synth, whichever surface that is most proven in cold climates.<br /><br />This would allow for a variety of distances on dirt in the winter, a variety of surfaces all year round (only track with all three surfaces) and the ability to switch the turf to synth during he short turf season.<br /><br />I strongly believe this would substantially increase the horse population during winter while providing a more entertaining gambling product.<br /><br />It will attract some of the Woodbine barns to NY for the winter months, while allowing the NY Bred Turf horses a chance to try synth instead of being sent south or laid up during winter.<br /><br />Its not going to turn the place into Saratoga, or compete with Gulfstream for the good horses, but it will improve field size and thereby the gambling product.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-17700152149422750402013-04-12T15:57:08.936-04:002013-04-12T15:57:08.936-04:00You raise a very good question regarding inhalatio...You raise a very good question regarding inhalation of debris on the track.<br /><br />I suspect something more devious but a study on the above should certainly be conducted.Figlessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-54168865659818163072013-04-12T10:43:37.153-04:002013-04-12T10:43:37.153-04:00Are you kidding? Screw it up, as in past tense?
...Are you kidding? Screw it up, as in past tense? <br /><br />You only need to read this scathing editorial Alan, if you haven't already, to see the ineptitude present:<br /><br />http://tenoonan.com/2013/04/08/where-is-new-yorks-gaming-commission/<br /><br />August Songnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-10393177279831177812013-04-12T07:57:32.168-04:002013-04-12T07:57:32.168-04:00I have had this bad feeling that as long as there ...I have had this bad feeling that as long as there is not a racing saavy person at the helm, then the trainers and jockeys will be to get away with a lot more underhanded stuff than usual. Good general managers watch every race and have a good sense for what is going on. <br /><br />Sal Carciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558226820328137180noreply@blogger.com