I think most tracks will be around.
There may be some more consolidation in regions. Like Florida has been doing and Stronach will close Pimlico, but shift to Laurel to take it's place.
If the casino dole gets pulled they'll look to state governments to keep them going. They'll convince government that horseracing creates jobs and keeps green space.
There's other ways to fund purses like historical racing and similar gimmicks.
Purses may get lower. The horsemen will have to deal.
Virginia is getting back in the game soon. They'll get the breeding going.
Do you think they'd be getting back into it if they thought it would die in a few years.
There's big money in this sport - it's not going away.
|