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Suff
07-22-2005, 02:53 PM
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=29153

by Tom Precious
Date Posted: 7/21/2005 11:45:44 PM
Last Updated: 7/21/2005 11:45:44 PM

A secret group interested in bidding for the racetrack franchise now held by the New York Racing Association is urging the U.S. Attorney's office to prosecute the racing entity.
The group, whose identity is not being disclosed, said in a letter sent by its lawyer July 21 that NYRA has continued to operate in questionable and suspect ways--despite being under the terms of a strict deferred prosecution arrangement for more than a year. A federal judge has agreed that if NYRA kept its operations clean during the period the prosecution against it would come to an end.

kenwoodallpromos
07-22-2005, 11:32 PM
I assume they will have to have background checks prior to bidding?

Figman
07-23-2005, 09:33 AM
Don't assume. In NY the State Legislature does NOT allow the Racing & Wagering Board to license NYRA. NYRA is granted a legislature-issued franchise. The other eight racetracks in NY all have to go under the Racing Board's microscope for a track license on an annual basis. Witness wannabe Shawn Scott, who has been trying to get a racing license for Vernon Downs, a harness track, for nearly three years without success because of concerns of the Racing Board.

Tom
07-23-2005, 11:12 AM
Just what NY racing needs - a group of spineless cowards too afraind to stand up and make accusations face to face, hiding behind a (yuck) lawyer.
This bunch is overflowing wtih integrity.
Sounds like a really reliable group to consider for a franchise.