takeout
10-04-2004, 05:24 PM
http://news.bloodhorse.com//viewstory.asp?id=24634
But this is probably the real news:
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The contract will run only until 2007, the year NYRA's franchise with the state of New York to run racing at three tracks, including Belmont Park, expires. NYRA has been furiously trying to get an extension of its franchise, but state government leaders, after NYRA's many legal, financial, and public relations problems in recent years, have been adamant about putting the franchise up for bid.
[snip]
But this is probably the real news:
[snip]
The contract will run only until 2007, the year NYRA's franchise with the state of New York to run racing at three tracks, including Belmont Park, expires. NYRA has been furiously trying to get an extension of its franchise, but state government leaders, after NYRA's many legal, financial, and public relations problems in recent years, have been adamant about putting the franchise up for bid.
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