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The problem horsemen faced with million dollar races was the money always left the state. The backbone of racing was doing all the heavy lifting for the big wigs. It was a real catch-22.
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Ultimately you have to make a choice.
Do you want draw bigger crowds for marquee races but risk the purse money going to NY or other out of town trainers or do you want 2nd tier racing?
That's why I like the vacation destination model best. If people are in the area because it's an attractive vacation spot, you can try to make a day at the races one of the main entertainment options. As long at the quality of racing is pretty good and the facility attractive, the crowds should be better than in a non vacation destination area.
