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Former NTRA commissioner Tim Smith is at work “on a fledgling business effort that associates say is rooted in proposals to privatize the New York Racing Association.” Smith, through a spokesman, refused to comment on the project. (Thoroughbred Times)
The 31st Symposium on Racing begins Wednesday. (Daily Racing Form)
Vote for racing’s Moment of the Year. (NTRA)
Beware: “Horses who race in the Breeders’ Cup events then wheel back and continue to compete in the final two months of that year do terribly,” says Ralph Siraco. (Las Vegas Sun)

Posted in News on December 7, 2004

Hayward 6-5

“From all indications, Charles Hayward is the right guy at the right time for the New York Racing Association,” writes Matt Graves. “The only question now is if he can get enough done in a three-year window to save the franchise, a proposition that a conservative oddsmaker would probably give no better than a 6-5 number at this stage of the game.” (Times Union)

Posted in News on November 24, 2004

As Expected

Former publishing executive Charles Hayward was named NYRA president and CEO, effective immediately, this morning. (Daily Racing Form)

Posted in News on November 4, 2004

NYRA Near Announcement

Of new president: “Sources say Charles Hayward, the former chief executive officer of the Daily Racing Form, is in line to take over at a crucial time in the racing entity’s history.” (Blood-Horse)
Related: “Schwartz had saddled enough burden” (Times Union)

Posted in News on October 13, 2004