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Old 03-03-2010, 11:37 AM
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Breeders' Cup Leaning Toward Permanent Host?
By Tom LaMarra

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Updated: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 10:11 AM
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 9:49 AM

Breeders’ Cup board member Satish Sanan indicated March 2 the organization is leaning toward selecting a permanent host site for the World Championships, and also discussed ongoing efforts that could lead to an industry-owned advance deposit wagering system. Sanan made his comments on “At the Races With Steve Byk,” a horse racing program on SIRIUS/XM Satellite Radio. Sanan, also a Thoroughbred owner/breeder, discusses industry issues every Tuesday on the program.

Sanan said Breeders’ Cup representatives planned to meet March 3 to discuss the host-site plan and could make a decision soon. In response to a caller who asked if a decision had been made, Sanan said: “It’s not ratified yet.” Sanan said Santa Anita Park in Southern California meets the criteria of major media market, ability to accommodate crowds, good weather, and generating revenue through attendance and pari-mutuel handle. The only area in which it falls short is its racing surface, currently synthetic.

Sanan said he believes Santa Anita will replace its synthetic surface with dirt. He admitted he’s “not a fan of synthetic surfaces,” but said a host-site decision shouldn’t be based on “dirt versus synthetic.”
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Old 03-03-2010, 11:46 AM
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What Sanan basically confirms is that rather than moving the event around, which would be best for the sport, BC officials want to permanently position the Breeders' Cup in SoCal, because that's what is financially best for the Breeders' Cup.

And then he decries the lack of cooperation on the ADW front: "[G]etting industry factions to work together and see the big picture has been a challenge." With decisions like this one, perhaps he ought to look in the mirror.
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Old 03-03-2010, 12:26 PM
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IF SA goes back to dirt, and IF the BC is only going to have one site, then SA is a fine choice (although I'd prefer CD). But I'd rather not see a single site at all. And IF SA keeps some poly crap surface, then the BC would be cutting its own wrists to choose it. Which might just be the best result of all.
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Old 03-03-2010, 12:44 PM
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Why doesn't CD make any money on the event?
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Old 03-03-2010, 01:07 PM
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Why doesn't CD make any money on the event?
BC gets all the money, not the host track.
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Old 03-03-2010, 01:11 PM
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Why doesn't CD make any money on the event?
Asher needs a healthy cut.
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Old 03-03-2010, 01:13 PM
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Count me among those that hopes the Breeders' Cup falls apart in the near future.

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Old 03-03-2010, 01:33 PM
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Count me among those that hopes the Breeders' Cup falls apart in the near future.

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Old 03-03-2010, 01:36 PM
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Count me among those that hopes the Breeders' Cup falls apart in the near future.

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would that really help racing..i dont think so.
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Old 03-03-2010, 02:15 PM
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Why doesn't CD make any money on the event?
I thought it had more to do with CD not willing to negotiate percentage of handle to the BC
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