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Look at this quote from the Blood Horse article : "We are very enthused to welcome Ellis Park to the Churchill Downs racing family," said Bill Carstanjen, CDI CEO. "Our team is committed to building a summer meet at the 'Pea Patch' that keeps more Kentucky-bred horses and Kentucky-based trainers in their home state while attracting top horse racing talent from across the country to the Bluegrass State each July and August."
Let's consider this strategy. Churchill Downs, which has never developed a strategy against Saratoga, Del Mar, or even Monmouth Park for the summer months is suddenly going to have that ability at Ellis Park based in the middle of nowhere. Attract top racing talent from across the country? How?
This is Carstanjen's CEO speak. As they said on NCIS in Gibb's Rules, when you lie, be specific. The strategy sounds great, has been expressed with confidence, and will rape the industry in the area.
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