GlenninOhio
04-01-2006, 11:41 AM
I'm not making this up - it's from Bris' "Bloodstock Journal" for 4/1.
"Thoroughbred Palace"
1-3/4 mile main track with "world-class" turf course.
Main surface will be "Naturetrack", touted as major improvement over poly.
All forms of gaming, Celine Dion and air-conditioned barns.
Thoroughbred Palace coming to the desert
In a surprising new development, a consortium of businessmen has announced plans to build North America's largest racetrack in the desert outside of Las Vegas. Scheduled to open in 2007, the new facility will be known as the Thoroughbred Palace and feature a 1 3/4-mile main track and a world-class turf course inside of it. A spectacular infield lake, with a floating casino and other water attractions, is planned, and officials believe horsemen will want to run on the main track's new surface, Naturetrack.
"Instead of turning to Europeans for a solution in improving track safety, we hired a team of American scientists who have developed Naturetrack, a sand-like surface that is better than Polytrack," said Mike Jackson, spokesman for the Thoroughbred Palace. "Instead of using silicone or other chemicals, scientists utilized a new process that turns tree bark into a rubbery-like surface that will ensure a fair, even racing surface that is impervious to weather conditions in the area. There won't be any respiratory concerns because Naturetrack is made of organic materials, including herbal supplements that inhibit bleeding, and is 100 percent safe to inhale.
"Naturetrack will significantly reduce injuries," Jackson continued. "Drainage is also better. Horizontal and vertical drainage both have their flaws -- Naturetrack drains diagonally, which will make a big difference. And forget about kickback, we promise that won't be an issue. Naturetrack is sure to revolutionize the sport for the better."
Details of ownership remain vague, but Michael Jordan, Steve Wynn and the Maloof brothers are all rumored to be partners in the new desert track. There is speculation that retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey is being recruited to be the track's general manager.
All forms of gambling will be available in the massive new facility, with card rooms, keno and even a bingo hall planned alongside the gigantic casino. There will be plenty of glitz and glamour throughout the new plant, and management plans to lure top-notch entertainers like Tom Jones, Celine Dion and Danny Gans to perform at the soon-to-be biggest theatre in Las Vegas. The Thoroughbred Palace will also have a VIP room on its top floor for high rollers who want to wager or just enjoy some entertainment.
Air-conditioned barns, lakeside villas, an equine spa and many other amenities are available to horsemen, and ownership will promote the advantages of new computer technology at the Thoroughbred Palace.
"Live Thoroughbred racing will thrive in Las Vegas," industry expert Newton Wayne explained. "The sport still hasn't caught up to the 21st century at most tracks, but the Thoroughbred Palace will be different -- it will be a magnificent achievement on many fronts."
"Thoroughbred Palace"
1-3/4 mile main track with "world-class" turf course.
Main surface will be "Naturetrack", touted as major improvement over poly.
All forms of gaming, Celine Dion and air-conditioned barns.
Thoroughbred Palace coming to the desert
In a surprising new development, a consortium of businessmen has announced plans to build North America's largest racetrack in the desert outside of Las Vegas. Scheduled to open in 2007, the new facility will be known as the Thoroughbred Palace and feature a 1 3/4-mile main track and a world-class turf course inside of it. A spectacular infield lake, with a floating casino and other water attractions, is planned, and officials believe horsemen will want to run on the main track's new surface, Naturetrack.
"Instead of turning to Europeans for a solution in improving track safety, we hired a team of American scientists who have developed Naturetrack, a sand-like surface that is better than Polytrack," said Mike Jackson, spokesman for the Thoroughbred Palace. "Instead of using silicone or other chemicals, scientists utilized a new process that turns tree bark into a rubbery-like surface that will ensure a fair, even racing surface that is impervious to weather conditions in the area. There won't be any respiratory concerns because Naturetrack is made of organic materials, including herbal supplements that inhibit bleeding, and is 100 percent safe to inhale.
"Naturetrack will significantly reduce injuries," Jackson continued. "Drainage is also better. Horizontal and vertical drainage both have their flaws -- Naturetrack drains diagonally, which will make a big difference. And forget about kickback, we promise that won't be an issue. Naturetrack is sure to revolutionize the sport for the better."
Details of ownership remain vague, but Michael Jordan, Steve Wynn and the Maloof brothers are all rumored to be partners in the new desert track. There is speculation that retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey is being recruited to be the track's general manager.
All forms of gambling will be available in the massive new facility, with card rooms, keno and even a bingo hall planned alongside the gigantic casino. There will be plenty of glitz and glamour throughout the new plant, and management plans to lure top-notch entertainers like Tom Jones, Celine Dion and Danny Gans to perform at the soon-to-be biggest theatre in Las Vegas. The Thoroughbred Palace will also have a VIP room on its top floor for high rollers who want to wager or just enjoy some entertainment.
Air-conditioned barns, lakeside villas, an equine spa and many other amenities are available to horsemen, and ownership will promote the advantages of new computer technology at the Thoroughbred Palace.
"Live Thoroughbred racing will thrive in Las Vegas," industry expert Newton Wayne explained. "The sport still hasn't caught up to the 21st century at most tracks, but the Thoroughbred Palace will be different -- it will be a magnificent achievement on many fronts."