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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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No that isnt the biggest issue. The biggest issue is that the sports biggest star and probably best horse should run in its biggest non triple crown race. Horseracing will again get slammed because unlike you guys the general public and sportwriters dont understand or care about the internal issues. They want to know why we cant get our **** straight especially with a horse who has already handled the artificial surfaces before. Regardless of Sightseeks assertions the fact that Lukas ran Winning Colors in the Derby and Preakness never earned him the "sportsmans" praise. He just wasn't afraid to run fillies against colts in spots that they fit in. And yes I'm sure she did garner a lot of eextra attention because she was a filly. While I am a believer that we have larger issues in the treatment of our core customers than any "sporting" related issue, saying that the tv coverage of the BC isnt a positive or that the public wouldnt turn on to see a super filly is stupid.
Jackson skipping the BC isnt going to change anything.