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Originally Posted by lamboguy
does anyone happen to know the purse structure there this year?
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It's dependent on the number of days we race, which, believe it or not, has yet to be set in stone. In an historic first, horsemen want FEWER days than management has applied and planned for.
Ostensibly, the reason for this is to avoid further purse cuts (the first book incorporates a 10% decrease). But in my opinion, almighty Mahoning now factors heavily into our HBPA's position. Even Mnr trainers who cant hit the board in Austintown fantasize about bright futures there.
Tellingly, the 131 day season our horsemen now propose would conveniently clear the deck for Mahoning's opening day.