Focus on the Experience - by Eric Mitchell

re: Focus on the Experience - by Eric Mitchell

Michael J Arndt — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:44:59 GMT

I don't know about the Breeders Cup aspect as much as I love the idea of visiting GP and opening my curtains in the morning and having all the horses working out below. That would be spectacular. I do worry, however, about the shadows it will cast on the track during the later races. GP is so beautiful in the sunlight and turning the stretch into a dark lane doesnt make alot of sense to me. That would make all the later races throughout the year less enjoyable both in person and on television.

re: Focus on the Experience - by Eric Mitchell

Karen D — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:31:44 GMT

I’ve attended most Breeders’ Cup events over the past ten years and have never stayed at an onsite hotel, nor would I here if one were built. But what I do enjoy is easy access to the paddock to see the horses in the saddling ring and a view of the racetrack. The opportunities with the new Gulfstream design are very limited. There are also limited stalls for the horses, which seem to be priority two at this facility. While a nice setting certainly adds to the experience, a more practical approach for horsemen and fans of the sport is lacking. I agree with this article that it’s important not to overlook the basics in providing a great experience. But I’d like to add that this sport has no greater draw than its equine athletes. I bet that those folks lucky enough to visit Shack at his meet and greet or watch Zenyatta graze outside her barn will never forget the experience. That’s how you create lifelong fans.

re: Focus on the Experience - by Eric Mitchell

John from Baltimore — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:04:15 GMT

Race tracks should be a good experience every day not just on big days. The articles in this magazine on the Arizona meetings which talk about concentrating on simulcasting by race tracks executives dosn't grow the sport. Anyone who has been to simulcasting or OTB knowns its the same fans in the same seats with never a new face. The speaker who talked about the experience of going to the track as the only way to grow the sport had it right.

re: Focus on the Experience - by Eric Mitchell

lunar spook — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:26:02 GMT

If it will help bring the b.c. back to the east coast , im all for it , its only fair the event is rotated around , santa anita is NOT the only track in america !