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FenceBored · 05-17-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss9698

For those following along at home, let's look at the events of this week.

Sabini and Megna send a letter to NYRA condemning the announcement of Hayward and Keogh's replacements. They also inform NYRA that their revenue from the slots is going to be withheld.

http://www.racing.state.ny.us/pdf/05...5150703168.pdf

However, according to NYRA's response, they were instructed to name a replacement on May 1st by Sabini.

http://www.nyra.com/belmont/stories/May162012b.shtml

On May 1, 2012 Racing and Wagering Board Chairman John Sabini sent a letter to the NYRA Board of Directors, which stated “…it is imperative that you provide an interim operational plan to the Board, especially who will be performing functions as Chief Executive Officer and Counsel.” This letter contained no indication of any concerns or limitations with respect to these appointments. The NYRA Board acted to name a President and Secretary without any knowledge of any concerns by either the Franchise Oversight Board or the Racing and Wagering Board.

So two weeks after instructing NYRA to name replacements, they criticize them for it. If something as simple as naming replacements is this difficult, how do you guys think it was when NYRA asked for a takeout reduction?

Anyone still questioning what the real motives for Cuomo are here?

The text quoted from Sabini's May 1st letter does not demonstrate the kind of whipsaw you suggest. The letter says they want to see an "interim operational plan" [emphasis added]. That can easily be understood to mean they want to know who'll be acting as President and Counsel while the investigation is ongoing, but don't expect a permanent appointment to be made at this time.

Dahoss9698 · 05-17-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FenceBored

The text quoted from Sabini's May 1st letter does not demonstrate the kind of whipsaw you suggest. The letter says they want to see an "interim operational plan" [emphasis added]. That can easily be understood to mean they want to know who'll be acting as President and Counsel while the investigation is ongoing, but don't expect a permanent appointment to be made at this time.

I pity your poor cats. All 150 of them.

FenceBored · 05-17-2012, 08:28 AM

Bob Ehalt shows how it's done, simultaneously questioning the wisdom of the McClain appointment while giving Sabini and Megna a look like they've lost their minds.

The angry response followed NYRA’s decision on Monday to name its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ellen McClain, as its new President, which, admittedly, might not have been the wisest move NYRA has ever made. ...

Yet even if NYRA made a boo-boo, the joint response from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board and the New York State Franchise Oversight Board seems way over the top. ...

... yet this also seems like one of those times when someone screams so loud you can’t help but wonder why they’re doing it.
-- http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hor...s-back-in-town

FenceBored · 05-17-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss9698

I love the simplicity of this idea. Just give out basic PP's to people who have no idea how to intepret them.

That'll really help things out.

How is it that you aren't working in the marketing department for a track with ideas like this?

They don't have the money to hire him. Revenues haven't recovered from the experiment of having you as Director of Hospitality and Guest Relations.

Dahoss9698 · 05-17-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FenceBored

They don't have the money to hire him. Revenues haven't recovered from the experiment of having me collect all of the stray cats around the area to add to my collection

FTFY

FenceBored · 05-17-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss9698

I pity your poor cats. All 150 of them.

Ah, you agree there's no substantive objection to that interpretation.

Dahoss9698 · 05-17-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FenceBored

Ah, you agree there's no substantive objection to that interpretation.

No, you must have some kitty litter in your eyes or something.

MadWorld · 05-17-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FenceBored

They already do.

Really? I didn't see the SoCal tracks do it.

aaron · 05-17-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FenceBored

Bob Ehalt shows how it's done, simultaneously questioning the wisdom of the McClain appointment while giving Sabini and Megna a look like they've lost their minds.

The angry response followed NYRA’s decision on Monday to name its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ellen McClain, as its new President, which, admittedly, might not have been the wisest move NYRA has ever made. ...

Yet even if NYRA made a boo-boo, the joint response from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board and the New York State Franchise Oversight Board seems way over the top. ...

... yet this also seems like one of those times when someone screams so loud you can’t help but wonder why they’re doing it.
-- http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hor...s-back-in-town

Mr. Ehalt seems to be the only one who sees both sides of the coin. I have to admit,I didn't see this coming,at least not this soon. I knew it was only a matter of time till Cuomo tried to take down NYRA,but never expected it this soon.

Saratoga_Mike · 05-17-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

He needs to posture himself for his run for the White House in 2016.
He covets what his daddy failed to get.
God help us all.

The welfare of NYS is not on his agenda. He could care less about the thousands of jobs he will kill.

I agree with you on Cuomo's political ambitions, but does any of this really help Cuomo? In my mind, horse racing is too parochial to matter to the vast majority of voters.

FenceBored · 05-17-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MadWorld

Really? I didn't see the SoCal tracks do it.

If SoCal chooses to be backward and only print pocket programs as opposed to a full size program with at least a few lines of pps in them like a real racetrack I don't see how that proves anything. When the Breeders' Cup comes to town and there are pps in the program do people think that's only because it's a special occasion?

FenceBored · 05-17-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dahoss9698

No, you must have some kitty litter in your eyes or something.

No, the beauty of nature.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Dahoss9698 · 05-17-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Saratoga_Mike

I agree with you on Cuomo's political ambitions, but does any of this really help Cuomo? In my mind, horse racing is too parochial to matter to the vast majority of voters.

I don't think it helps him at all, but I also don't think it hurts him.

Honestly, if he knew it would hurt him, I don't think he would care. He's trying to finish his Daddy's work and won't be content until he does.

Dahoss9698 · 05-17-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FenceBored

No, the beauty of nature.

How beautiful. In your honor, instead of following the sport and betting this weekend, I'm going to write songs and post threads no one but cat lady's care about.

I feel so internet clever already.

Ocala Mike · 05-17-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

Question for Governor Andrew Cuomo....of that extra 1% NYRA withheld on takeout, that you are saying was illegal, NYs took its 15% cut. (insert the amount here). Where did that money go, and when will you be returning it, like NYRA did already?

I thought it was established early on that the ENTIRE windfall of $8.5 million stayed in the hands of the stakeholders (NYRA and OTB's/ADW's). State, Horsemen, and Breeders got their usual cuts, no more and no less. This would make sense from my recollection of the "settlement" process as it was done when I was there as an examiner. Probably why Cuomo is extra pissed; nothing added to the coffers.