A "Rumor" I Heard From Two Cats At Churchill

[2MinsToPost]

Ok, I hate spewing around rumors, but the only reason I am posting this is that the guys that I was talking to today who shared this were.............

not drunk
of retirement age
well dressed

They meet the basic criteria for me to actually listen and consider what they were saying

Kentucky Derby post time in 2011 9:30pm, first race post at 2pm.

Your thoughts on this?

[richard]

The main thing is that the track is in excellent condition .

[dagolfer33]

As long as there is still dirt at CD, I'm for it....I work during the day on Saturdays.

[randallscott35]

How fat?

[eajinabi]

They should have the Oaks on friday night as well. Most people work Friday morning and a lot of people will be available after work to attend the oaks.

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

They should have the Oaks on friday night as well. Most people work Friday morning and a lot of people will be available after work to attend the oaks.

forget about the derby at night, its the derby , its not going to change much. but, friday would really be better at night. people are at work. breeders cup friday should do the same.

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

They should have the Oaks on friday night as well. Most people work Friday morning and a lot of people will be available after work to attend the oaks.

I work in Louisville -- on Oaks day, the schools are off and less than 50% of the people in my office come to work that day. Therefore, I don't think people being able to attend after work is an issue.

Almost all the Oaks reserved seats are already sold -- the only thing they would have to gain in ticket sales would be additional seats sold in the infield. Having been in the infield a number of years, the sunshine during the day is part of the appeal. Also, the weather in Louisville can be unpredictable that time of year -- I can't imagine what a cold rainy evening would be like in the infield (and in the reserved seats).

Of course, if prime-time viewing brings in a boatload of additional TV revenue, Churchill would be all over it (as they have been basing some of their decision-making lately based on the almighty dollar rather than the fans best interests).

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

Ok, I hate spewing around rumors, but the only reason I am posting this is that the guys that I was talking to today who shared this were.............

not drunk
of retirement age
well dressed

They meet the basic criteria for me to actually listen and consider what they were saying

Kentucky Derby post time in 2011 9:30pm, first race post at 2pm.

Your thoughts on this?

This is the opposite criteria I would look for.... Green sheet in hand as well?

Give me a guy w/crap on his Ariat boots and a beer in his hand and I'll listen to him/her over a suit anytime.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

This is the opposite criteria I would look for.... Green sheet in hand as well?

Give me a guy w/crap on his Ariat boots and a beer in his hand and I'll listen to him/her over a suit anytime.

LOL, I like how you specify they have to be Ariats.

[SlewsMyHero]

I would be surprised if they ran a Derby a night so soon after installing the lights. I heard John Asher from Churchill interviewed last spring after the first night of racing, and one of the first questions asked was would we ever see a Derby run at night. He thought it was unlikely, but it might be looked at in future years. Can you imagine what it would be like on the first Saturday in May at Churchill if the Derby were run at night and it rained all day and evening. I guess they would have temporary lights in the infield, but what a mess it would be out there. I think it would make for great TV ratings. Other than golf, every major sports presents its premiere events in primetime. It certainly would be interesting.

I'm speechless.

[-BT-]

SH!T!!!!

that means us drunks would get in the infield at 8AM and HAVE to drink until a 930 derby? no chance i stay upright for that

-bt-

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

not drunk
of retirement age
well dressed

Three strikes,I'm out.