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Originally Posted by freddymo
I think Chuck's point at its roots is obvious..Clearly, the more good publicity the better and if Rachel were to run in the BC it would be a higher rated telecast.. Unfortunately, Chuck's simpliest view fails IMO to address the real issues. Poly is a third surface..I am not against a third surface, I don't think there is ANYTHING wrong with it. I just think it needs to be treated as such. You want a poly champship? I do I love racing i have no issue watching and betting 9 Poly races with big fields and quality horses. I just don't think its fair to make dirt horses run on poly when it isn't in their best interest or the sports.
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The BC overall hasn't showed to be very powerful in television ratings - I think it would have been more beneficial to televise the Haskell. You're asking people to tune into 6 hours of tv vs. an hour max for the Haskell. Plus if Rachel runs in the Ladies Classic it's on a friday when most people are at work and Saturday has it's own conflict with other sports.
As for the rest of your post - I completely agree.