Task Force Findings Should Help Racing

I'm positive the powers that be are finally looking out for theBroken Down Horseplayers. That includes me.

Maybe we can thank Gov. Edgar. He named a task force headed byattorney James M. Kane, Illinois Racing Board chairman GaryStarkman, owners of all of the state's tracks, politicians and otherexecutives to decide our betting future.

Starkman said he supports the likely changes that will benefitalmost everybody.

I'm not taking any credit because Starkman and the trackexecutives already knew pretty much what we needed, certainly moresimulcasting as several other states are doing.

However, to make sure our governor knew the score, I handed …