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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
You make a valid point, to a certain extent, but we do foot the bill. I am all for backstretch worker's rights, and wish they were all treated well, but that doesn't mean I will allow someone who works on the backstretch to insist that their job does not depend on bettors. That is simply not true. Without us wagering there is no show.....period.
I think it would be unfortunate if people felt that the backstretch community does not care a great deal about the bettors. Many are acutely aware that without us there's no game to play. Honu is not aware of this. She claims that there would be racing on phantom estates and she would be employed by some Lord of the Manor in his pursuit to best his fellow bon vivants.
I don't agree.
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Man , I do get that gamblers fuel the sport havent I said that ? But much more than you and much more than me the owners and horses fuel it and without a track that functions properly its hard to prepare the horses to compete at their best so you can wager on them. The people my boss trains for are not in need of the purse money to stay in the game , if they were they wouldnt go spend 20 million or more a year on racing because I dont believe they ever get a return on that investment .
And you better get a grip with the fact that NO ONE is thinking about you when they lead a horse over for a race , Im sorry if this hurts your feelings but it is what it is , its all about the horse and hitting the wire in front .