Peach of an Idea - by Mike Mullaney

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Bloo — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 03:28:01 GMT

A racetrack in Georgia is the greatest idea I've heard in a while, and he's right, racehorses travel through GA all the time to get to Tampa Bay, and some even to Churchhill. A racetrack in Georgia would attract a TON of race horsies and people down here, and that would help GA's economy. Not to mention the fact that it would create thousands of jobs.

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Danzel Brendemuehl, Ocala, FL — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:51:50 GMT

Peachy! As an owner, breeder and trainer I think you couldn't have come up with a better idea. Atlanta seems a natural fit. I travel up and down I-75 between Lexington and Ocala many times a year. Atlanta is an hour and a half further than Miami from Ocala We could ship in, spend the night (hotel income) run and ship home. North or South, I think that's do-able

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James — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:37:46 GMT

Our organization supports pari-mutuel racing in the state of GA. I would love to publish your article on our website gaschrc.org for our readers and supporters to view.Please email me if permission is granted @ horserace06@gaschrc.org

Thanks

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Jackie The Nose — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:09:51 GMT

Building a race track in Georgia would seem to be a no-brainer, however, it has been demonstrated that the only way to survive is to make it a racino. Surely there must be some native Americans who have sovereign land near Atlanta where we could make this happen. Georgia would need to learn by the mistakes made in other states, but you could easily have year-round racing for all breeds. Great article!

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chicagogal — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:58:23 GMT

Polls have indicated horseracing is popular with the people of Georgia and an amendment to legalize pari-mutuel wagering would pass. the lottery made all other forms of pari-mutuel illegal in GA. but I don't remember that part of the lottery amendment being on the ballot, just on the long form.

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Frank in Woodstock — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 22:44:00 GMT

Great Article and about time someone shines the light on the possibilities of racing and pari-mutual betting in GA. Metro Atlanta is the largest metro area in the U.S. without horse racing and this wonderful sport could thrive here and help our State economy tremendously ! Bring it on !

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Bob — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:07:37 GMT

Racing on Ted's super station;

an outpost perfectly placed between Ocala and Lexington;

a youthful, monied, cosmopolitan demographic in Atlanta and a fun-loving crowd on I-95 in Savannah; a chance to build racing anew from a blank slate -- what's not to like? Is it too good an idea?

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Convene — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:30:38 GMT

Nice to hear of someone looking UP and FORWARD among all the doomsayers. It seems as if there's more interest in our sport than we usually hear about. Georgia would be a good venue for racing with its good climate year-round and the potential for a fine contribution to breeding and racing. I'll watch this with interest and hope.

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David — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:52:13 GMT

I am an avid horseracing fan. I subscribe to most all of the industry publications including the print version of this one. I am a fan and support the authors and talk show host on anything to do with horse racing. I own and operate a horse farm which has several thoroughbreds, quarters, and walking horses. I say all of that to say this. I know there is a large and untapped fan base here in this state that is more than willing to learn how to bet on a horse race....legally. Rather than well....anyway. I support whoever and whatever would allow tracks to operate here in Georgia. It would appear to me that one mesage that MIGHT be pertinent to some persuasive Hardboot Blue-Bloods in the home state of this publication is....HEY! We might could help this along to INCREASE interst in our sport....or business. Whatever. I'm just saying....

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Golden Gate — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:35:16 GMT

I could see horse racing near Savannah also.

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GoDawgs — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:18:03 GMT

A racetrack in GA??! You just made my day!! After living 20 yrs near Ocala and Tampa, then moving to GA for 4 yrs, before finally ending up in the north, where I have more choices of tracks within 4 hrs of me than I could possibly want, I can honestly say that the lack of racehorses was one of the biggest downers of living in that state - and no better in most of the states bordering it. I think the fact that it's even being talked about is fantastic! I'd move back south in a heartbeat for a track in Atlanta or Savannah!