Headlines: April 11
– “George Steinbrenner is the man. Bellamy Road is the colt. And between them, they could become the story of one magnificent spring in Bluegrass Country.” (SL)
– New York OTB is so broke that it can’t make payments to the legislature next year, says it chairman. “David Cornstein said that increasing revenue takeouts by the state are making it impossible for the city’s only legal bookie to break even.” (NYP)
– What’s next for Texas racing? “Was the Breeders’ Cup the start of a great future or the conclusion of a promising past? Or was it both crowning moment and last hurrah?” (ST)
– Maryland governor says slots are dead. Until 2006, anyway. (Sun)
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