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Originally Posted by boswd
I agree 100% If he wants to give the fans a show, then that's the spot, The Traver's. Sure die hard horse fans might think either the Personal Ensign or the Woodward is the better spot, but when you are talking about attracting people to the sport on a non Triple Crown, Non Derby event, this is it.
To them having the Ky Derby Winner, Preakeness Winner and Belmont Winner all in the same race peaks EVERYONE'S interest even the casual to non horse racing fan. And to be played out in front of a national audience instead of TVG is important.
This is what would be best for the sport.
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i don't think it's a given that mine that bird will run. or that summer bird will-especially if rachel runs. they both have suffered a loss at her hands, and with both vying for top colt, i don't see them taking her on again.
on another note-i have yet to see a good explanation as to why the 'casual fans' feelings should be taken more into consideration then the fans who actually keep this sport going? derby-goers plunking down $2 once a year on the horse with the cool name is NOT what keeps the derby going. yes, a few new fans being gained would be nice, but having rachel in the travers won't necessarily make that happen.
piquing interest is all well and good-but has the fan base grown because she ran in the preakness or the haskell? the casual derby fan wouldn't know what you're talking about when you mention the travers. they go to the derby because it's an
event, like the super bowl-not because it's a horse race.