New COO for NYRA = Hal Handel

[Sightseek]

Story here at Blood-Horse. Mr. Handel signed a two year contract...

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40408

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Story here at Blood-Horse. Mr. Handel signed a two year contract...

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=40408

Joined me on 'ATR' this evening in the first half hour. A long track record of success in the industry.. widely-respected and well-liked.. A very nice addition to NYRA's executive staff filling the Bill Nader role..

[Antitrust32]

he's a good guy, hope to see him and nyra do well!

[ELA]

One of the most respected racetrack executives in the industry. One extremely positive aspect that you get with Handel, is that his strengths are in very key and crucial areas -- governmental affairs and racing, account wagering, casino/VLT issues, and so on.

This is a very positive move for NYRA.

Eric

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Joined me on 'ATR' this evening in the first half hour. A long track record of success in the industry.. widely-respected and well-liked.. A very nice addition to NYRA's executive staff filling the Bill Nader role..

This is why you are the greatest guy in horseracing!

[fpsoxfan]

If this cat is good by Steve...Well them Dammit he's a good man in my book.

[pointman]

I understand that by hiring Handel NYRA truly believes that they will be keeping the NY contract. This is certainly positive.

[Sightseek]

Spitzer will not give a recommendation by the 4th of September for the new franchise:

http://www.drf.com/news/article/87947.html