Yesterday's front page New York Times article has done a great deal to expose the drugs that are rampant in horse racing. But Andrew Beyer in yesterday's Washington Post blog points out another factor that is damaging the sport: the high purses for low level horses generated by casino winnings. That is why $5000 claimers at Parx Casino and Race Track are racing for $25,000 and breaking down in the process. The money is just too good to pass up.
Ok lawmakers. You kept the jobs in the state by passing the gaming laws. Now how about passing laws that require the casinos to not only up the ante on purses but also on oversight. And while you're at it, put some of that money aside to rehome retired race horses before they break down.
It can't all go in your pockets.
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