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Originally Posted by westernmassbob
Yeah and I wasn’t far off with those predictions. Remember though that was all covid related. Nobody would have ever predicted that Saratoga would be shut down to fans because of a virus. It wasn’t extreme thinking at that time. Covid restrictions seemed to change daily.
Anyway the gas crisis and inflation is a different topic. I don’t need to give you the specifics about 2005 as you already know. The point is that this year mimics that year with some of the same challenges. How is NYRA preparing for this and what are they doing to mitigate an almost guarantee of a decrease in attendance ? My suggestion is gas gift card giveaway days. What is your suggestion?
Just for your record I love Saratoga and the racing venue. I want them to be successful. I will continue to support them year after year.
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I'm sorry, but you were way off with your predictions.
Saratoga was at 100% capacity last year, no restrictions on attendance.
Masks were not required to be worn.
I don't remember there being a shortage of workers or concessions/betting stands closed.
The layout of the picnic tables was not changed to accommodate "social distancing".