re: Searching for Unity, Again - by Eric Mitchell

lunar spook — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:59:08 GMT

I know not everyone will agree but i think more national tv exposure is needed , i thought it was great that nbc showed the classic in primetime , but other than the triple crown races thiers not much tv coverage and many folks dont have hr tv, I love horse racing but only get to watch it live when i go to my local track and bet on the simulcast , i agree with you about a booth to educate the casual fan , many of my friends seem to want to know more about the sport but dont really understand the wagering system , i just hope this great sport can work out its many problems !

re: Searching for Unity, Again - by Eric Mithcell

John from Baltimore — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:57:57 GMT

The executives of cascino race tracks as stated in your magazine at the Arizona conferences said they wanted to concentrate on simulcasting. The cheapest way to minimize the cost of thier racing. Racing is just a by product to racinos. Look at Ohio, they are moving there racetracks from Toledo and Columbus, larger markets, to smaller market, in Youngstown and Dayton, so video terminals don't have to compete with cacinos. Horseman's organizations should be working on plans to keep racing in front and center of entertainment instead of fighting every drug issue that comes along. If racing dosn't get more popular it is easier for the politians to to take the horsemens cut for the state, is that what happen at Woodbine. There is an out cry if a foot ball team moves, a yawn if a track closes. This is an industry with no urgency or plan, go figure.