Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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MRider — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:22:33 GMT

It was Camarera, but I can't find the ads there now. Try this:

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Keith — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:10:31 GMT

Patrick,

Thanks for the post. And many thanks to the entire online task force for a terrific work product. You have our word that we will respond to each idea the group put fourth. There are a number of programs that I think we can enact fairly quickly. Others may take a bit more time. At any rate, stay tuned and we look forward to continuing the dialogue.

Best,

Keith

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aspradling — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:36:06 GMT

I have read through the plan and think there are a lot of good ideas to build upon in it. Any way to educate and draw eyes from general public is a gain to the industry.

With the team aspect, that is a great idea. Many of us at BH have often talked about a NASCAR scenario. What if we put the farms as "teams" since horses are often run for only a few years, that way if people are attached to a great horse, like Curlin, and they are retired. There is still a team to route for.

I would be first in line to buy a Winchell farms polo/tshirt...Pyro!

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handride — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:50:23 GMT

is there a typo in your camererra website, not sure where I should go.

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MRider — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:58:39 GMT

Congrats on your comfy spot in the NTRA's pocket. Let's see....how many years ago was it that we were going to vault back into the national consciousness on the back of our NASCAR-like strategy? Or was it "Go Baby Go" that was going to take us to the bigtime? I forget. Frankly, after years of NTRA's constant search for more funding, and millions spent on salaries (oh yeah, let's get that new VP spot online, pronto), I find myself completely underwhelmed by their latest marketing initiative(s).

Want to see two straightforward ads that get the message across in 60 seconds? Go to the Camererra website and check theirs out. I wonder how many vice-presidents the track needed to formulate them.

Also, while I'm venting, I have a little newsflash for the suits: we want NEW fans, so running your latest brilliant production dozens of times during every race broadcast misses the point, unless the point is to impress the industry with your cleverness. Maybe you could let your ads rip during NFL or NBA game broadcasts, where the eyeballs of sports addicts who like to gamble are found in abundance.

Enthusiasm and interest are great, but the NTRA has had enough time to show something more.

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Quinella Queen — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:03:20 GMT

Whoops! Make that link:

<a href="www.gocurlin.com/.../a>.

Or just go to e-bay; it's easier to type!

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Quinella Queen — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:28:25 GMT

Little Guy Breeder: It looks like there are lots of Curlin shirts for sale on the GoCurlin.com website. Since it's buried a bit, here's the link to the part of the site featuring shirts:

<a href="www.gocurlin.com/fan-gear-details.shtml">Curlin gear</a>. The "Click Here" link takes you even more. And don't miss the other Curlin Swag under the links for "main fan gear", "accessories" and "specialty items".

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normajean81258 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:00:03 GMT

LittleGuy, your just what the sport needs! I always say that to prople I agree with!! LOL

Go to this link on eBay... lots of Curlin shirts!!

shop.ebay.com

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LittleGuyBreeder — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:12:55 GMT

I agree about the "schwag". I'm driving 8 hours to get to SA for the strict purpose of watching Curlin show Big Brown what "Horse of the Year" really means! <G> I'd wear a Curlin shirt, if I knew where to find one. It's not about the Breeder's Cup, but "who" you get to see there. I did this trip in 2004 for the strict purpose of laying eyes on Funny Cide. Everything else that happened was a bonus, but it was "The Star" who brought me out.

Anyone know where I can reach Jackson to beg him to keep Curlin in training just one more year? We can't keep leaving it to the mares and the Evening Attires, The Tin Mans, With Anticipations and Lava Mans of the world to hold racing together in the public eye.

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handride — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:37:45 GMT

thanks norma. it was fun, and i just kid Esther, she's nice. We (fans) will only be able to push so much, real leverage comes from those in industry who could benefit from a lot of these ideas.

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normajean81258 — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:27:19 GMT

As a member of the taskforce, I can appreciate this blog very much, thank you Partick! I was not at the Summit, but know that our work was presented and appreciated by those attending. I look forward to a future with the taskforce, and hope to get forging ahead in the near future. Thanks for the update and yes, I did notice that as our manager, your name was not mentioned in the article. But we know you gave 110% and appreciate all of your hard work!! Bravo!!