Deep breath, everyone. CAW-tent is at an all-time high coming out of the Racing Symposium in Arizona this week, and our good friend Pat Cummings is at the center of it all.

Cummings took to X after the Racing Symposium’s CAW panel and delivered a clear message: racing can’t fix anything until it gets honest about everything.

I wanted to offer some thoughts on the news revealed in yesterday’s CAW panel.

If you have more questions about the space, ask me below in this thread🧵…

— Pat Cummings (@PatCummingsNTA) December 10, 2025

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NYRA’s Policy Shift Gets Cautious Approval

Cummings said he was encouraged by NYRA’s move to slow CAW bet submissions in the final minute but urged realistic expectations.

“It might only dull some of the visible late moves in exactas… I GREATLY appreciate trying something. We’ll see.”

Supportive, but not sold. We’ve been clear in this blog that the move is a spit in the ocean compared to what is needed…but in Pat We Trust.

I’m incredibly optimistic about the offering of raw odds data feeds to players. This is a great step in offering more data to those wishing to analyze on their own.

EVERY track should want that info in the hands of as many active and potential customers as possible.

— Pat Cummings (@PatCummingsNTA) December 10, 2025

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Raw Odds Data Praised as a Major Step Forward

Cummings showed strong enthusiasm for expanding access to raw odds feeds:

“EVERY track should want that info in the hands of as many active and potential customers as possible.”

Transparency through data remains his biggest priority.

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Public Distrust of CAWs Seen as Understandable

Cummings acknowledged the skepticism many bettors hold toward CAWs:

“Most doubts or fears are reasonably based.”

His solution:

“Officials MUST be more open… Be overly transparent.”

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Status Quo Called ‘Unsustainable’

Cummings warned the industry that maintaining the current approach is a long-term failure.

“The status quo in U.S. racing betting is entirely unsustainable.”

Anyone who wants the status-quo to remain as-is is focusing exclusively on the short-term with no consideration of the long-term.

The status quo in U.S. racing betting is entirely unsustainable.

Make changes, adjust as needed, but don’t just stand there.

— Pat Cummings (@PatCummingsNTA) December 10, 2025

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Horsemen Hold Significant Leverage Over CAW Purse Splits

“The horsemen have HUGE power on this if they exercise it.”

Reports of CAW Philanthropy Surface

Cummings said he’s heard from nonprofit contacts that some CAW groups contribute to aftercare, backstretch aid, and youth initiatives — though he has no direct proof.

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Act, Adjust, and Move Forward

“Make changes, adjust as needed, but don’t just stand there.”

A simple directive for a sport that’s been standing still too long.

Cummings is doing the Lord’s work on CAWs, but will anyone listen? That remains to be seen.

Not unlike billionaires and politics — what is logical and reasonably good for the long term benefit of the many isn’t always a priority for those with the keys to the infinite glitch money machine.