Jump Race Voucher

[mclem0822]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I totally disagree. It was designed to get writers/cappers who overlook the jump action to actually give the race some attention. It was designed to promote some fun and chatter/buzz and did it's job.

I hadn't given the hoppers a serious going-over in years, and I did so Wednesday/Thursday getting the winner with the Most Likely tab Wed. and Best Value selection today. I didn't use the voucher as I was doing something before the first yesterday and couldn't get away, but the majority of media outlet types that were included thought it was a novel gesture.

Only one utter phony took a vocal stand against the concept.. a sour, unhappy, small person who claimed to be above taking the voucher but cheerily walked out of a NSA Golf Outing last year with a swag gift bag worth more than $300. Also consumes press box lunches at Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct. Maybe 300 of them a year at $5 or $6/day?

Steve, I heard the segment with Lou, and I found nothing wrong with the whole thing. Nothing wrong with trying to draw a little interest in the jumpers by passing out a few vouchers, no matter if it was too the press, or even the fans. It seemed to me like a harmless promotion, and I think it was wonderful of Andy to offer up his potential winnings to charity. The whole bribery thing is ridiculous, Lou is doing a fine job and I hope you have him on again soon.
Michael