tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420729300769326017.post1828355664563442045..comments2023-10-24T06:39:43.370-04:00Comments on EquiSpace: Where's the Beef?Gene Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00586143410935016668noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420729300769326017.post-17402473032576340482009-12-15T17:02:11.263-05:002009-12-15T17:02:11.263-05:00Haven't struggled through the results report, ...Haven't struggled through the results report, but I did read the entirety of the SIA's initial code, so I'm pretty sure I don't have to.<br /><br />The problem is that the SIA has almost no actual influence. The code is minimalistic to the point where most major tracks fit its accreditation standards by simply not violating their respective state laws. <br />The greater (although less public) problem is with the less-supervised small-market tracks and those face hardly any negative consequences if they simply opt to stay out of the SIA program. The other problem is, as you pointed out, with integrity enforcement, something about which the SIA has no formal competencies whatsoever.<br /><br />Thanks for the post!malcerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02913127739083446726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420729300769326017.post-36310069169319038582009-12-13T20:59:57.524-05:002009-12-13T20:59:57.524-05:00TKS: Good point on the starting gates and thanks f...TKS: Good point on the starting gates and thanks for the kind words.<br /><br />Steve: Per pag 28 of the report they state that "...having 13 tracks accredited to date with two pending is good progress but that significantly more racetracks need to be accredited to fulfill a primary purpose of the Alliance." Not sure why the NTRA website would be inconsistent with the IM's report?<br /><br />I think it's both regarding your question about the smaller tracks (cost and fear of failure as is speculated on pg 29).<br /><br />There's currently no incentive to participate or ramifications if they choose not to....<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Gene Kershnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586143410935016668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420729300769326017.post-76322912978761920402009-12-13T20:47:21.729-05:002009-12-13T20:47:21.729-05:00Thanks for writing about this; I was wondering how...Thanks for writing about this; I was wondering how the Safety and Integrity Alliance was working out.<br /><br />I think their website may need to be updated: you mentioned 13 tracks were accredited but NTRA's website only listed 12. <br /><br />Do you think smaller tracks aren't requesting accreditation because they're afraid of failing or simply don't want to incur the costs associated w/ compliance? <br /><br />Maybe horseplayers should only bet tracks that are accredited? Of course, it'd be nice if "integrity" was addressed. <br /><br />But before drawing too many conclusions, I need to follow your lead and go read the report. Thanks again.Steve Mundayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610339768009395207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8420729300769326017.post-1757710279133572102009-12-13T02:10:09.917-05:002009-12-13T02:10:09.917-05:00Good stuff.
Apparently they are embellishing the ...Good stuff.<br /><br />Apparently they are embellishing the good stuff like "noting tracks that which have properly padded gates".<br /><br />Well if you're an accredited track,<br />they you should have done that and much more.<br /><br />When was the last time the industry took a look at the starting gates? Does it not watch the head on replays? The crashes, the stumbles, the horses running on loose shoes due to banging into a maiden (Big Brown in the Belmont stakes). <br /><br />Who will be the next Barbaro, breaking from the gate and being reloaded without comprehensive inspection? The Puett Gates need to be addressed and soon.The_Knight_Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497100877439699363noreply@blogger.com