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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
But you seem to forget the customer placing the bet is the core business, not the race being run. The race is a by product of the bet.
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I definitely did not forget. I work for a customer-driven company, I'm deeply involved with our handle and decision making at LAD. It's a great experience, I've learned a remarkable amount. I'm awfully lucky in that regard. At the same time, I've also had opportunities to meet with folks who question racing's integrity, whether or not they're betting on legitimate horses. It's a scary trend. And today's hearings certainly do not help the general populations perception. Neither did Barbaro, nor Eight Belles. So right now, given this proverbial status-quo, we are walking on some thin ice with the general wagering public, which as we both know, are our customers.