Mountaineer not racing until Nov. 11

[rrpic6]

Peter Berry just tweeted that Mountaineer will not run until 11-11-18. Could this be the end of an era? Rumors are swirling that previous owner Ted Arnaeut is trying to re-purchase the property. Eldorado has sold Presque Isle to Churchill Downs Inc. Dumping Mountaineer next makes sense.


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[CheckMark]

Originally Posted by rrpic6

Peter Berry just tweeted that Mountaineer will not run until 11-11-18. Could this be the end of an era? Rumors are swirling that previous owner Ted Arnaeut is trying to re-purchase the property. Eldorado has sold Presque Isle to Churchill Downs Inc. Dumping Mountaineer next makes sense.


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My dads longshot track! noooooo!

[AlbertButtry]

I seen a couple people say there was an outbreak of legionnaires disease trackside.

[AstrosFan]

Originally Posted by rrpic6

Peter Berry just tweeted that Mountaineer will not run until 11-11-18. Could this be the end of an era? Rumors are swirling that previous owner Ted Arnaeut is trying to re-purchase the property. Eldorado has sold Presque Isle to Churchill Downs Inc. Dumping Mountaineer next makes sense.


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Sorry, but a 71 year old man buying a failing racetrack and casinos surrounding him doesn't make a lick of sense

http://old.post-gazette.com/business...ot0707fnp5.asp

[Zman179]

Originally Posted by AlbertButtry

I seen a couple people say there was an outbreak of legionnaires disease trackside.

I had heard the exact same thing.

[trifecta]

Per the Paulick Report, 10-29-18:

"Mountaineer Park in New Cumberland, W. Va., has closed its grandstand and clubhouse and cancelled live racing through Nov. 7 after a number of employees became seriously ill.

"Management notified employees and the public on Saturday, Oct. 27, that the next night's live racing and subsequent programs through Nov. 7 would be suspended “while working on some improvements at our racetrack.”

"The statement said Mountaineer Park's casino, hotel and restaurants – located on the opposite side of the racetrack from the grandstand/clubhouse – would remain open as usual. Mountaineer Park's live race meeting – which runs four nights per week on a Sunday through Wednesday basis – is scheduled to continue through Nov. 28.

"The track remains open for training and the shutdown does not affect the stable area.

"Jackie Huff, administrator for the Hancock County Health Department, said her agency has received “many, many” calls about sick employees. “I have no confirmations at this point,” Huff said. “It's an ongoing investigation.”

"A disease investigation, Huff said, involves getting “lab reports from facilities with confirmed diagnoses and finding out if there are any commonalities. We are in the process of doing that now.”

"Huff said the suspension of live racing and closing of the clubhouse/grandstand to the public was voluntary and not ordered by her agency.

"According to sources, heating and air conditioning specialists have been brought in to clean the HVAC ducts throughout the building."

Copyright © 2018 Paulick Report.

[AlbertButtry]

Racing is now suspended through Nov 21st.

[rrpic6]

Originally Posted by AstrosFan

Sorry, but a 71 year old man buying a failing racetrack and casinos surrounding him doesn't make a lick of sense

New crazy rumor circulating is that Arneault is trying to get the Racing license from Mountaineer to be transferred to a property in Weirton.


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[ldiatone]

Originally Posted by rrpic6

New crazy rumor circulating is that Arneault is trying to get the Racing license from Mountaineer to be transferred to a property in Weirton.


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WEIRTON!!! where? i worked in weirton.

[trifecta]

Originally Posted by ldiatone

WEIRTON!!! where? i worked in weirton.

I did, too. Weirton Steel.

[Someday Silent]

If there really is Legionnaire's disease I don't blame them for keeping the track closed until the problem is resolved. The Legionnella bacteria are pervasive and hardy... resistant to pure bleach and a lot of antibiotics.

[bello]

Originally Posted by Someday Silent

If there really is Legionnaire's disease I don't blame them for keeping the track closed until the problem is resolved. The Legionnella bacteria are pervasive and hardy... resistant to pure bleach and a lot of antibiotics.

There could have been a new thread as the subject changed with the 1-27 post.


Legionnaire's disease is no longer an issue.

They actually have bigger issues simply staying a viable racetrack due to the onslaught of racino competition in Pa, Ohio, Etc.

[ldiatone]

Originally Posted by trifecta

I did, too. Weirton Steel.

i worked at the Country Club up on the hill. Did you make the cans for the Iron City beer???