Racing's Excess Capacity Problem: Too Many Races, Too Many Tracks

How many tracks and how many races does the U.S. Thoroughbred industry really need to satisfy shrinking demand for Thoroughbred racing? That's a question racing's decision makers ask behind closed doors, but choose not to ask in public. Consider the state of Thoroughbred racing in metro New York before the closure of Aqueduct and the [...]

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Letter To The Editor: Reimagining Racing In The East In 2028

As relief for all the talk of impending track closures, take a look inside my crystal ball for a glimpse of what racing could look like in New York, Maryland and Florida three years from now… Imagine the year is 2028. A newly reconstructed Belmont Park, thanks to a massive $455 million capital infusion, has [...]

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