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If they run later, it can hurt CALI handle and increase NYRA handle, especially if NYRA decides to run with a 3:30 post. One would think the early west coast time impacts early race handle. That would be gone.
One idea I have is to create a B league of racing. Don't call it that but create a "cheaper" league. Sort of like, Finger Lakes south but run the cards at night. Normal NYRA races during the day and B league at 7 PM 1st post. Have cheap purses, real cheap and make a killing dominating the simulcast landscape at night.
Maybe build a backyard night club and attract people to the track for after hour entertainment. Bet $20 bucks, get a free drink. Bet $50 get 2 etc. People love something for nothing. Make the backyard 1 type of environment and the clubhouse a different environment. So many ways to leverage the lights.
Horsepeople don't like it? Too bad. Eat crow, like they say about the horseplayer.
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