07-23-2012, 10:23 AM
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In this heartwarming piece about family, horseplaying, and the Saratoga experience, journalist Vic Zast also describes the events inspiring this thread, and appears to have little doubt as to the extent and effect of Hayward’s involvement.
His piece begins on page 18 of the PDF.
http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/media/pdfs/july21issue.pdf
Like Father, Like Son, Like Grandson
BY VIC ZAST
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… The track executive was unceremoniously relieved of his privileged position on the eve of this past Kentucky Derby for being involved in a cover-up of $8.5-million that NYRA kept from bettors despite a change in the law that required the association to distribute the money. …
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… this was the basement in a long run at NYRA’s helm that was fraught with politics and stress.
Hayward’s ill-advised decision to hide what he did from the government became a convenient excuse for the state to suggest a premature end of its 25-year franchise agreement with NYRA. …
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Thanks, Mr. Zast, for bringing back the memories of Saratoga in the ‘60s and the feelings that have fueled the fervor of more than a few thoroughbred racing fans going forward.
Last edited by Indulto; 07-23-2012 at 10:27 AM.
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