Well put. Pgardn I really don't get you, not even a little bit. You aren't an owner so why do you care what trainers or bloodstock agents do? And why would you care about fans who don't bet? How does that affect you?
Bottom line is that gambling drives the industry. More gambling, higher purses, more owners, more breeders, more new owners, etc. Its not rocket science to see this.
Do you really think that racetracks want more customers or more money bet? Its the money they seek, which comes from gambling.