Three New BC Races

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

The 1 1/2 mile race is actually an ingenious idea. It is so unbelievably stupid that it will deflect attention from the idiocy of the other two races.

Man, you were spot on in this prediction.
People in this thread have been so busy complaining about the 12f race that they have missed how absolutely stupid it is to have a juvenile turf race for filles. How completely ridiculous can you get?
I hate the Breeders' Cup a little more every year. This year's edition was an absolute joke, and next year's is going to be even worse. The best way to "save the sport" would be to do away with the whole stupid idea.

[blackthroatedwind]

It must have been Chip Tuttle's input.

[Riot]

Alot of you are doing exactly what you diss the TB industry for doing - looking solely at Breeders Cup day.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Riot

Alot of you are doing exactly what you diss the TB industry for doing - looking solely at Breeders Cup day.

That's what the thread is about.

And don't sell us short....many of us are acutely aware, and have pointed out, how detrimental the BC is to the rest of the game.

[Riot]

That's what the thread is about. And don't sell us short....many of us are acutely aware, and have pointed out, how detrimental the BC is to the rest of the game.

I absolutely agree with that last. But that doesn't mean I don't desire more races throughout the year to be available at over a 1 1/6 miles, and I would rather see that added to a Friday, than more sprints.

You've got 16 minutes to post, you revved up for action? I expect a fast break, a confident rail lead, and head-to-head fighting off of all contenders.

How long can you last? A mile, or longer?

[SentToStud]

Breeders Cup, Ltd. itself must be wildly profitable for them to be tossing about $3-4 million at the new and second year races next year. It's just too bad this big and getting bigger chunk of the public's betting dollars are going into the pockets of the BC people at the expense of the greater good of the sport.

God forbid some of the profits generated in the industry be spent on frivolities such as modern tote systems that stop betting on a timely basis or moderating takeout.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

God forbid some of the profits generated in the industry be spent on frivolities such as modern tote systems that stop betting on a timely basis or moderating takeout.

It's thinking like this that will forever leave you on the outside looking in.

[Riot]

I see your point, but do you really think the race was created as a way to try and take the speed out of the breed? It's a nice thought and all, but I don't believe it for a second

Who knows why they did what they did this year, with Friday. It's crazy.

[Travis Stone]

From a business perspective, the Friday races were a huge success.

I wonder if they considered the Filly & Mare Turf Mile?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

From a business perspective, the Friday races were a huge success.

Unless you accept at least the possibility that the diluted races on Saturday, at least partially due to Friday's races, were what led to the substantial decrease in handle on the big day.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Unless you accept at least the possibility that the diluted races on Saturday, at least partially due to Friday's races, were what led to the substantial decrease in handle on the big day.

Who besides maybe Corinthian or Discreet Cat ran on Friday instead of Sat?

The fact that the long turf races were underfilled may have been more of a contributor to the handle decrease.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Just more action to add to the mix, no big deal with me.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

You are right and Andy really was. Honestly, when I first got into horse racing, I thought the Breeders Cup was great. Racing's best competing to see who was the best. I have no idea what it is now, but it's not that.

Exactly.