Calhoun, You and I are almost in complete agreement on tracks needing to be shut down. I would disagree with you on 2 tracks. Meadowlands should be closed. The ONLY reason Gural agreed to run it, is with a chance at a future casino there. The other track, I know I will sound hypocritical because of my stance on welfare tracks, is Running Aces. They should remain open, only because they do one thing that all other harness tracks do not. Running Aces actually has PEOPLE go and watch the races at the track. If the "sport" is to survive, it MUST attract a fan base. With so much regulated competition, harness racing is in a death spiral. Only attracting the public's interest, will allow it to survive, long term.
Sincerely, Silent One