Horse racing notebook: SHRP gains clout

[eleheas]

Just outside Pennsylvania's capital of Harrisburg, Penn National Race Course opened in August 1972. The place still has a touch for making news. ...

[unusialsusp5]

30 percent takeout on tri's. they should make news after their arrest for stealing money from players. known in my parts as pig pen for the inferior steeds that run there.

[dollarbill]

The biggest thieves are in Harrisburg and Penn National is a close second

[ok now what]

I contend any takeout beyond 20% is ridiculous. Let us not forget Pocono was once taking 35% on exotics until just the other week.