Crist Article on TV Coverage

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

I know, thats why racing needs to attack from a gambling perspective and not from this horse is a star come watch. I agree racing needs stars but it needs gamblers a heck of a lot more. Lower takeout would go a lot further for the industry than one good horse.

I wish that were true, but I seriously doubt it. The 4% Pic4 takeout at Ellis Park caused only a small blip in handle. Bettors would rather try to beat a 20% takeout at the track they're used to than a 4% takeout elsewhere.

Likewise with the drop to 11% (?) at Pimlico. (I can't remember the details of the Pimlico takeout promo).

--Dunbar