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					Originally Posted by MaTH716  Horse racing doesn't need fans, it needs bettors. I would think that all they really want is lower take-out and full competitive fields, no matter what the levels are.
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 I think that is asinine, why does NYRA have a higher handle than say Ellis Park where the fields are often similar in size and competitiveness with a lower takeout.
People care about the quality of the horses they bet on, socal still is second in wagering yet I would say is probably lower 1/3rd in competitiveness and amongst the leaders in track takeout.