It’s about them and not me.”Īmong the changes coming to the track this season is the addition of a big screen monitor above the tote board, allowing for better viewing of a whole race, including the backstretch. When you look at all they’ve done for the sport, and now they’re taking over ownership of the track, a lot of people are excited. They’ve invested and are going to invest more to enhance the experience here. “They’ve contributed over $12 million in purses since they bought the land. “They’re the heroes in this,” Ziegler said. Whatever the reason for his hiring, Ziegler is poised to help the Muckleshoot Tribe further its investment in Thoroughbred racing in the Pacific Northwest. He was also executive general manager and marketing director at Zia Park racetrack in New Mexico and for the past 7½ years, director of marketing at the Coushatta Resort Casino in Louisiana. Most likely it is a combination of Ziegler’s history with the tribe – he was marketing director for the Muckleshoot Casino for 10 years (1995-2005). He follows Ron Crockett, the track’s founder and president for 19 years and president of the Northwest Racing Associates.
Ziegler began writing the next chapter in Emerald Downs racing last Saturday when Emerald Downs opened for its 20th season.
