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Teamsters, Jockeys’ Guild Meet

Make of this what you will: “While both groups have represented different segments of racing industry workers for decades, the Jockeys’ Guild and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters met formally for the first time Wednesday to discuss how they can leverage each other’s strength to help improve working conditions for track workers such as jockeys, judges, security personnel, and admission workers.” (Thoroughbred Times)

Posted in News on March 16, 2005

A Little More News …

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