At Large

News Editor Tom LaMarra's commentary on issues and trends in Thoroughbred racing.

October 2009 - Posts

It's About Much More Than Purses

• 20 Oct 2009 9:39 AM
• 28 Comments

Purses, purses, purses. Important? Absolutely. The only part of the racetrack slots equation? Absolutely not. Will Kentucky get it right? Hold your bets.... Read More

Blood in Corpse Still Pretty Warm

• 15 Oct 2009 1:36 PM
• 19 Comments

If you hang around industry conferences, you may think horse racing is on a death watch. A lot of people, however, including prospective fans, don't feel that way. So when is the industry going to get out of its own way?... Read More

Along the Way, Keeneland Got Cool

• 7 Oct 2009 3:22 PM
• 24 Comments

Of all the racetracks to be cool, Keeneland wasn't high on the list. But 15 years later, look at it now.... Read More

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