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Originally Posted by Ray
i dont thikn it has anything to do with the state of the game..it has to do with trying to complete with your neighbors and trying to find away to make up for the horrile economy that we are dealing with. I dont blame them for wanting the slots ..i dont think its desparate i think it's smart.. but I have heard many say that slots are eventually going to be the downfall of racing
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It is all about being able to compete. If a track can't provide the purses needed for the survival of the horse owners (in general), they will eventually close up shop. If your competition is getting purse subsidies from somewhere and you are not, then chances are you are in trouble.
On the other hand, there are so many tracks "competing" against each other during the summer months that problems are bound to exist. Although I hate to see a track close up shop, the reality is that Ellis, Thistle, Beulah, River are probably not long for this world. Will those tracks closing help racing at other venues? Probably not much. Most likley, the majority of the owners racing at those tracks just decide to close up shop as well.