Steve's Hialeah Idea.

Originally Posted by SlewsMyHero

On today's ATRAB show, JJ and Steve had on Alex Fuentes of savehialeahpark.com. They were discussing Hialeah's future. I love the idea that Steve Byk proposed for Hialeah Park. If you didn't catch the show, Steve suggested that Hialeah be used as a Breeders' Cup venue every 3 years. The plant obviously needs renovation, but what a great place to host a BC. Gulfstream can't host a BC any more since they turned the place into a casino, and they no longer have the seating capacity. Santa Anita and Hollywood are going synthetic, and I think the BC will stay away from the synthetic surfaces for the time being. That eliminates 3 venues that have been used multiple times in the past. Hialeah would make sense for a lot of reasons. It's big enough to handle the crowds, great fall weather, and, according to most horseman, an outstanding main track and turf course. I have never been to Hialeah Park, but I know of its history and its place among the great tracks of America. I am hopeful that such a beautiful facility can be resurrected and saved from the wrecking ball. I hope you're on to something Steve.

Welcome to the forum here. I love your name! He's my hero, too. Did you know that Slew's seven furlong record still stands at Hialeah.