Derby TV Ratings

[sumitas]

I doubt that . You can't win them all . This sport is not all about multi million dollar horses titillating sleezy rich folks . The future of the sport is youth and safety and care for the horse . As a matter of fact , the commercial breeders play a large role in degrading the sport .

This year's Hero is Mine That Bird because of what he did in the KD. Like it or not . And I think kids love the little champ .

[robfla]

Originally Posted by sumitas

I doubt that . You can't win them all . This sport is not all about multi million dollar horses titillating sleezy rich folks . The future of the sport is youth and safety and care for the horse . As a matter of fact , the commercial breeders play a large role in degrading the sport .

This year's Hero is Mine That Bird because of what he did in the KD. Like it or not . And I think kids love the little champ .

yeah all the kids knew that Mine That Bird would win, thats why the ratings were so high

[sumitas]

Of course not . I'm saying from this point forward Mine That Bird is something kids can love . The little underdog that won the KD . Running against the big rich guys . This is good for the future of the sport . Go Baby Go !!

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by sumitas

Of course not . I'm saying from this point forward Mine That Bird is something kids can love . The little underdog that won the KD . Running against the big rich guys . This is good for the future of the sport . Go Baby Go !!

So they'll still love him even if he never wins another race in his career, which is a distinct possibility?

Even kids will get sick of a loser....if we are operating from the POV that they even give a crap to begin with, which is really stretching my imaginitive abilities in the first place.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

What percentage of kids even know the Kentucky Derby was this past weekend? I love the big rich guys stuff too. Mine That Bird's owners aren't big rich guys?

They rode Greyhound to the race while Mine that Bird ran tethered behind a '57 Chevy, hadn't you heard?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I thought they hitchhiked.

That's illegal in most states. They couldn't tell that story on the news, so I guess they made up the Greyhound one.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

What percentage of kids even know the Kentucky Derby was this past weekend? I love the big rich guys stuff too. Mine That Bird's owners aren't big rich guys?

While it's a small sample, everyone at the barn I ride at was talking about it and no one is an actual racing fan.

[MaTH716]

The kids wont notice this horse unless he goes on to win the Preakness. Then TC fever will hit and this horse will get some real publicity. Then they will probably start with the toys (such as beanie babies) that will get the kids involved and rooting for the horse.
But until then, everyone thinks it's a waste of time and money to promote this horse and things associated with him.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

The kids wont notice this horse unless he goes on to win the Preakness. Then TC fever will hit and this horse will get some real publicity. Then they will probably start with the toys (such as beanie babies) that will get the kids involved and rooting for the horse.
But until then, everyone thinks it's a waste of time and money to promote this horse and things associated with him.

Maybe a Kool Aide stand is appropiate, since believing that this horse has anyshot at winning the Preakness is Jim Jones like..

[Rudeboyelvis]

And here I thought the ratings were up because the national audience was finally subjected to decent coverage, albeit too short, rather than the stuttering ramblings of a drunken Stammerin' Hank - perhaps ESPN could ditch the boozer and play off your "little horsey that could" angle

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by sumitas

I doubt that . You can't win them all . This sport is not all about multi million dollar horses titillating sleezy rich folks . The future of the sport is youth and safety and care for the horse . As a matter of fact , the commercial breeders play a large role in degrading the sport .

This year's Hero is Mine That Bird because of what he did in the KD. Like it or not . And I think kids love the little champ .

No responsible parent would expose their child to such a fraud of a Derby winner