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Old 06-25-2014, 09:33 PM
blackthroatedwind blackthroatedwind is offline
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Originally Posted by Calzone Lord View Post
I know. But the vast majority of racing fans and bettors aren't going to go anyway.

And, if you don't have any interest in going, or you don't go, Keeneland is a great place for it.

Europeans will be comfortable shipping there as well. It would probably be their second preference to Belmont.
You're missing the point. The BC was ( at least partially ) created to showcase great racing at tracks all around the country so that people in various places could see the best horses compete. While I agree that Keeneland is a great theater to hold the event, it is not necessarily a great choice from the standpoint of fans attending.

God forbid it is cold and rainy. There is no tougher track in those conditions. There is very little enclosed space. Plus, the paddock area has very little room on the outside for viewing.
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