Pletcher and his TC Comments

Originally Posted by pgardn

The general public does not care about the BC. The triple crown was my avenue into this wonderful sport. If the TC races are not drawing in new fans then there is a problem.

Seriously. Many of us (people in the US anyway) were drawn into the sport by some TC race and a horse. I realize there is a sizable fanbase that might be classified as addicted gamblers. I wonder how they found their way to the track though? Probably an addicted Uncle raving about the exploits of some superstar TC horse.

This unorganized industry does absolutely terrible PR work. If NASCAR can do it through entities working together, horseracing clearly has the capability of getting it done. Or remain what it is. Which is a sport that COULD be a whole lot better.

I agree about the industry being unorganized. It is sad that the PR of racing lasts from April to mid June, and it is focused on 3 races. I think the TC series gives a person a unrealistic glimpse into what horse racing really is. It does not introduce them to turf racing, spring racing and it doesnt introduce them to the female aspect of racing. Maybe this is the problem. Maybe horse racing is using the TC as a way to promote their sport. In reality, the TC gives you the exact opppsite.