tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post1776055930245152553..comments2024-02-01T00:37:24.768-05:00Comments on PTP: I'm Happy You Comment to Me, But It's Probably a Waste of TimePull the Pockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05082676049275768769noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-52575675822328245822013-11-12T12:45:02.293-05:002013-11-12T12:45:02.293-05:00Thanks for the comments.
And thanks for reading ...Thanks for the comments. <br /><br />And thanks for reading the blog for all these years William. Appreciated. <br /><br />PTPPull the Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05082676049275768769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-31989786735428596892013-11-12T02:14:28.935-05:002013-11-12T02:14:28.935-05:00Hi Dean,
Of course there are many things in Harnes...Hi Dean,<br />Of course there are many things in Harness Racing in need of fixing, and there always will be, the same with any sport or business. Of course the dysfunctional governance structure of the game in North America is high on the list. On the other hand, positive steps have been taken, not least by the new team at The Meadowlands, and also at Balmoral Park, particularly with regard to customer service and improving the racing product and its appeal to bettors. Frankly, you have been instrumental in these changes. You have been one of the leading voices in the sport highlighting issues that the two tracks I mentioned, amongst others have begun to address.<br />For that reason alone, I disagree that people should wise up or give up. I don't agree that there is nothing you yourself can do. You have already done it, and continue to do so. <br />Thank you very much for the blog, it has added greatly to my enjoyment of the game. Your writing has been intelligent, thoughtful, insightful and interesting. Long may it continue to be so.<br />William ChildAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06406603550322600228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-45717361779162897102013-11-11T22:52:45.117-05:002013-11-11T22:52:45.117-05:00I'm no expert, but the much the same issues ai...I'm no expert, but the much the same issues ailing the thoroughbred realm, appear to afflicting the standardbred world, too. And so much could addressed & resolved by each sport giving up their petty jurisdictional fiefdoms, for the sake of the greater good --- a central authority to oversee and regulate all that goes on in their sport. Respect your sport, and the people and the horses that comprise it, and chances are good, that others will respect the sport, too. E Pluribus Unum proved to be a very important and significant approach by the forefathers of this country. "Out of many, one" may still be the correct and proper management style. Arguments and issues will always arise, but with one central authority to manage and adjudicate, my feeling is a lot more people will respect the sport, and what goes on. August Songnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-19190298238508246382013-11-11T20:24:38.112-05:002013-11-11T20:24:38.112-05:00On that California email list from that Andy perso...On that California email list from that Andy person he spoke about "harvesting". Harness racing is harvesting slot money. No one cares. Kick horses, 35% takeouts, no customers.... NO ONE CARES as long as the purse money keeps rolling into their bank accounts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-6230063764643084982013-11-11T19:13:16.638-05:002013-11-11T19:13:16.638-05:00I had a boss who used to say, "Lead, follow o...I had a boss who used to say, "Lead, follow or get out of the way!" <br /><br />If harness racing has any leaders, they're invisible to me. There are plenty who continue to follow the same path that put racing in it's current state. The rest just refuse to get out of the way. They're collecting today's checks without regard to how long it will continue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560898823512627114.post-31258173056976663402013-11-11T14:39:28.411-05:002013-11-11T14:39:28.411-05:00........ most people agree with all the comments. ........... most people agree with all the comments. It's easier to do nothing instead of push forward new agendas. Collect purse money, do not pass go. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com