Just FWIW, I don't want to be a 'messenger' for Tim's comments beyond a certain (still interesting and valuable) point. I.e I can't get into a debate by proxy lest I become schizophrenic (or bored)
. But since Tim works at Woodbine, and appears to have regular contact with operations staff and others, I find the issues of timing - or perhaps, working out the kinks in Turf timing - valuable and so far worthy of the time spent relaying messages.
I am passing them along without editorial. Hoof - either Woodbine reads this thread and/or your emails, or Tim's latest comments above apply, or there was always an ongoing process rounding towards best possible accuracy (or all of the above).
As for 'Headley' band, well it looks like it was first announced May 3 and was surely in negotiation before then (and likely before opening day) - and the costs were set before whatever Turf timing issues (and costs to remedy) may have been noticed for the 2016 season. I do know who Beyonce and Radiohead are, but I'm not sure who Headley is. I do miss Stompin' Tom though ...
Ted