Quote:
Originally Posted by horsefan2019
Its a goner. TVG is sending their people on site for the last Arlington Million race tomorrow. The track hasn't asked for 2022 dates. We know what happens when something like that occurs. Even if the Bears end up never moving there it will probably be sold and end up being used as something other than a horse racing track.
|
We have to wait to see who the winning bidder is. There are two bids from the horse racing industry. You also have to remember that the local government has enormous power on how the land is used. I would be very hesitant to submit a bid for a retail/industrial complex when permits are needed and can be easily turned away, leaving the land vacant and un-useable. If they truly want horse racing to continue then it will. If the Bears wind up getting the land, you can always tax the property to death, forcing the Bears to sell. Lots of options!
