The Gods have finally spoken...

[phystech]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

how does racing take a step forward with a triple crown winner? will someone explain that?

Because it draws the fans interest, it draws the media interest, and all of that helps the sport. This horse would be the toast of the town, the media darling, the fan's choice..... if..... and it didn't happen. And instead we have abunch of assholes that will ask if he should have run with the quarter crack, or if the lack of the "shot' was the cause.......


Can u imagine the interest in the Travers if he'd won and run? Or the match of an undefeated TC winner against Curlin in the BC Classic?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by phystech

Because it draws the fans interest, it draws the media interest, and all of that helps the sport. This horse would be the toast of the town, the media darling, the fan's choice..... if..... and it didn't happen. And instead we have abunch that assholes that will aks if he should have run with the quarter crack, or if the lack of the "shot' was the cause.......


Can u imagine the interest in the Travers if he'd won and run? Or the match of an undefeated TC winner against Curlin in the BC Classic?

only those who follow the sport would get excited about a curlin/brown match up. all those people today only knew a tc was on the line, and if they saw him win they could say they were there to see it. but i bet if you go and ask 100 people about a curlin/brown match up, you'd get a blank stare followed by 'who?'. most of the folks who go to the derby/preakness/belmont races only go for the spectacle. they put a few bucks down based on a name, the silks, or their lucky number. look how many bet big truck at churchill because they confused him with big brown. then those in md and ny bet the derby winner. that's all they know, and it doesn't stick with them. hell, most people can't pick the president out of a line up, and you think they're going to remember a horse?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by phystech

Because it draws the fans interest, it draws the media interest, and all of that helps the sport. This horse would be the toast of the town, the media darling, the fan's choice..... if..... and it didn't happen. And instead we have abunch that assholes that will aks if he should have run with the quarter crack, or if the lack of the "shot' was the cause.......


Can u imagine the interest in the Travers if he'd won and run? Or the match of an undefeated TC winner against Curlin in the BC Classic?

Tom,
media attention now IS negative. That is what I have been saying all along. That the mainstream media covers every event looking for an issue to make into a story. They cover all events like that and horseracing isnt immune to it. When the supposed house guys like Moss and Bailey make statements like they have made after the derby and today what can we expect. What if he won the race and went lame afterwards? then the media would be talking about how they must have doped him up to get him through the race. Or if they decide to retire him after winning? What good is that? Horseracing should learn from baseball. Just ignore the bad publicity and move on like nothing happened. Look at all the bad stuff that has happened to that sport and yet they roll right along.

[phystech]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Tom,
media attention now IS negative. That is what I have been saying all along. That the mainstream media covers every event looking for an issue to make into a story. .

Yep - you couldn't be more correct. The negative media will find something to pick apart about every thing.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by phystech

Yep - you couldn't be more correct. The negative media will find something to pick apart about every thing.

Maybe we can get Paris Hilton to buy a horse and totally throw them off

[The Bid]

That would be hot

[phystech]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Maybe we can get Paris Hilton to buy a horse and totally throw them off

Can you send her checkbook my way? I had a guy from NY ask if he could buy a $100 share in my stable the other day..... 8-)

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by phystech

Can you send her checkbook my way? I had a guy from NY ask if he could buy a $100 share in my stable the other day..... 8-)

Hell DeeTee is a high rollers outfit compared to that dude

[3kings]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Hell DeeTee is a high rollers outfit compared to that dude

Thanks Chuck.

[phystech]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Hell DeeTee is a high rollers outfit compared to that dude

Well, that's all his Mother said he could spend.... I kid you not.

You advertise on the internet, you draw all kinds..... 8-)