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http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=43100
New York THA Wants Issues Addressed
by Karen M. Johnson

… Of utmost importance to the New York THA, … , is the equitable distribution of VLT revenue to horsemen through purses. Originally, the legislature stated, revenue from VLTs at Aqueduct would be 7.5% for the first three years, 7.75% in years four and five, and 10% thereafter.

… Another concern voiced by the New York THA is that its organization is the only horsemen’s group in the country not protected by the federal Interstate Horseracing Act, which means NYRA is not obligated to negotiate with, and secure simulcast and other approvals from, horsemen who conduct their business at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga.

“There is no rational, reasonable, or ethical reason that the New York horsemen racing at the NYRA racetracks should not have the same rights as every other horsemen’s group in the country,” Violette said.