Campo leaves NY for Stronach Group/Gulfstream

[Kasept]

As speculated since before the addition of Martin Panza to NYRA, P.J. Campo moving to Stronach Group and Gulfstream as VP/Racing.

[randallscott35]

Your thoughts on this Steve?

[randallscott35]

Will we be looking at a full slate of Florida bred turf sprints for every card? Here's hoping.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Your thoughts on this Steve?

Happy for PJ to get a fresh opportunity. He operated under incredible duress from the moment he succeeded Mike Lakow through this extended period of impossible, endless tension. I know PJ has detractors but I've always found him easy to approach and deal with and he has always been generous with me. He's also taught me a lot about how racing offices work. I'm sure it will be a little difficult for him to leave New York, but think he'll be a lot happier long term.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Happy for PJ to get a fresh opportunity. He operated under incredible duress from the moment he succeeded Mike Lakow through this extended period of impossible, endless tension. I know PJ has detractors but I've always found him easy to approach and deal with and he has always been generous with me. He's also taught me a lot about how racing offices work. I'm sure it will be a little difficult for him to leave New York, but think he'll be a lot happier long term.

I agree he has done a good job with what he has to work with.

[MISTERGEE]

is he taking anybodys place in GP or is this a new position>?

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

is he taking anybodys place in GP or is this a new position>?

Not new exactly. There has generally been an East Coast and West Coast racing exec at Magna/Stronach Group in one form or another. Tim Ritvo had the job before being elevated to presidency of GP.

[fowler]

Will this mean less sprint turf races at the Spa? Hope so.