New York’s treatment of Rick Dutrow is a disgrace
I was initially skeptical of the effort to reinstate Richard Dutrow’s training license, even writing this post. I have since reviewed many of the documents filed in the case with the New York Gaming...
View ArticleNew York continues its vendetta against Rick Dutrow
The New York State Gaming Commission issued a report on August 8 purportedly explaining its reasons for not reconsidering its decision to suspend trainer Richard Dutrow for 10 years. Dutrow’s...
View ArticleCourt ruling exposes hypocrisy of NY Gaming Commission
Following a decision by New York’s highest court last week, the rank hypocrisy and arbitrariness of the state’s Gaming Commission was exposed fully. The case involved penalties imposed by the...
View ArticleNew York weakens rule that protected horses
Update: After completing this post, the Gaming Commission announced it would hold a meeting to discuss policy issues I had raised in comments to the regulation. Their meeting is scheduled for...
View ArticleBad day for NYRA
This past Wednesday was not the best of days for the New York Racing Association. Gabby Gaudet, a NYRA television commentator for a couple of years, decided to take her talents to TVG. She is an...
View ArticleGaming Commission meeting consistent with past performances
The Monday meeting of the New York State Gaming Commission did not disappoint if you wondered whether they would adhere to their past performances. There were two items of interest to thoroughbred...
View ArticleChris Kay is not what ails NYRA
The New York Racing Association announced the sudden resignation of its President and CEO, Chris Kay, on January 23. Six weeks later, one of the government agencies responsible for monitoring NYRA had...
View ArticleWill New York be next in the spotlight?
“As the racing world holds its collective breath, Santa Anita opened its fall meet – leading to the Breeders’ Cup – on Friday. The one certainty is that any equine fatality will become a national...
View ArticleThe Saratoga meet should not be in Saratoga
Horse racing is gradually resuming in the Northeast with Belmont starting on June 3 and Saratoga Race Course scheduled for its original opening day of July 16. The training tracks at both locations...
View ArticleBaffert, Covid and NYRA
The New York Racing Association is to be commended for their actions in barring Bob Baffert from entering races or stabling at NYRA tracks including Saratoga Race Course. In its legal brief opposing...
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