Third world women's bathroom conditions notwithstanding, Pimlico Race Course tried to put its best foot forward on Preakness Saturday. Thanks to Childs Walker's reporting, I noticed the total betting handle was just a tick under $100 million (“War of Will wins 144th Preakness two weeks after treacherous run at Kentucky Derby,” May 18).
Given the track's typical 18 percent takeout, that's a fast $18 million (“Think Laurel is a better investment than Pimlico? Think again,” May 20).
Attention, Stronach Group: I would think $18 million buys you a ton of plumbing services.
John D. Schulz, Cockeysville, Maryland
