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Less is More Makes Sense for Monmouth

March 19, 2010

It is refreshing to see horse racing leaders who understand that the status quo isn't good enough anymore. I'm referring to New Jersey and Monmouth Park, where the state, track and horsemen agreed to a dramatic change in the way they're doing business.

Monmouth will race only 50 days this summer, with a 21-day fall meet. That will replace the fall thoroughbred meet at the Meadowlands, which now will conduct only harness racing. The reduction in dates is from 141 to 71 in 2010.

This will allow Monmouth to offer on average $1 million a day in purse money this summer, making it the richest race meet in the United States. Further changes include a three-day race week and 12 races per card.

The ''less is more'' philosophy makes sense. The U.S. has a horse shortage. Horseplayers want to play fuller fields. Thus, combining quality and quantity should produce an outstanding product.