If this Isn't the Horse's Ass

     If this isn't the horse's ass, nothing is.  The salaries alone are ludicrous. State-sponsored racetracks and betting should be euthanized. Please read associated articles.  http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/NYRA-board-fires-top-officers-3535438.php
Albany TimesUnion editorial:  http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-NYRA-runs-out-of-chances-3567409.php
New York Post: 
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/editorials/cashing_out_bad_bet_uBcFmyZp9k7IqNghGSNlcM
NYRA trustees cede control to governor:  http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/NYRA-trustees-cede-control-to-governor-3576481.php
Albany Times Union, August 29, 2013, Red Ink at NYRA:
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Facing-up-to-red-ink-at-NYRA-4769867.php