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Wary Reception for Smith

Paul Moran is a bit skeptical of Tim Smith becoming NYRA president: “Smith brought a background in sports marketing to NTRA, with credentials in professional tennis and golf. His expertise was more or less applicable to the racing business. Running racetracks is another matter entirely, particularly three of the nation’s most important racetracks.” (Newsday)

Posted in News on July 23, 2004

Racing Industry Donations to Governor Questioned

“Representatives of the Texas Thoroughbred racing industry donated $232,800 to Governor Rick Perry’s campaign on February 11, two months before he called a special legislative session and proposed adding video lottery terminals at the state’s tracks.” (Thoroughbred Times)

Posted in News on July 22, 2004

Wasn’t It Just Yesterday …

That NTRA Commissioner Tim Smith said he was only considering the position of NYRA president and that “any decision will take more time and consultation with the relevant groups and representatives over the next several weeks“? It appears as though he needed less time than he thought.

Posted in News on July 20, 2004