Gural: Owners Retiring Horses at 3 Should Cover Meadowlands’ Financial Losses

Jeff Gural suggests that owners who retire their horses at the age of 3 should be responsible for covering The Meadowlands’ financial losses as the track waits for a potential casino license. Gural argues that early retirements deprive fans of exciting races and affect the overall quality of harness racing. He proposes waiving certain rules for stallions if their owners are willing to offset the track’s losses, emphasizing the enjoyment and long-term benefits of racing elite horses at 4 years old.

Ben Linfoot’s Free Horse Racing Tips for Cheltenham – Sunday, November 17

Dysart Enos and Burdett Road lead the betting for the Unibet Greatwood Hurdle, but it might pay to look elsewhere in a competitive renewal. Fiercely Proud, trained by Ben Pauling, caught the eye at Ascot and could improve significantly with a stronger gallop to aim at in a big field. Meanwhile, Royal Way offers value at 33/1 for Gary & Josh Moore, looking primed for a good run back in handicap company. Earlier on the card, Warren Greatrex’s Abuffalosoldier could be tough to beat if allowed to dictate from the front in the Holland Cooper Handicap Chase.