Shutting the fans out?

Originally Posted by Sightseek

With a thriving sport I think you can do that, but racing certainly is not thriving by any means. It just seems to me that if you want to introduce something to people and help out your declining admission you make it more affordable...also, the money people aren't spending on seats and $5 hotdogs may go into the windows. Their prices at the Breeder's Cup were more expensive than those at Belmont last year too.

You are lumping the Derby in with everyday racing. The Derby is thriving. They increase the price of the tickets and they still sell out. The Derby is totally different from any other racing event in America.