Bernardini probably done...

[GenuineRisk]

Gambling is what drives racing, not breeding. If all the gamblers who bet on the ponies decided to spend their dollars on other sports, breeding would have nothing to breed for.

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Gambling is what drives racing, not breeding. If all the gamblers who bet on the ponies decided to spend their dollars on other sports, breeding would have nothing to breed for.

A case can be made for that.. as it can for breeding, racing, etc. Its why I said its all a symbiotic relationship. If one side falters badly, the others will follow soon. But yes, gambling drives a lot of the money.... that inturn drives the racing and in the breeding... cycle.....

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Balletto

A case can be made for that.. as it can for breeding, racing, etc. Its why I said its all a symbiotic relationship. If one side falters badly, the others will follow soon. But yes, gambling drives a lot of the money.... that inturn drives the racing and in the breeding... cycle.....

I respectfully disagree. If every Thoroughbred breeding operation in the country went out of business tonight and every Thoroughbred horse dropped dead at the same time, Aqueduct would have donkey races running within two weeks and people would wager on them. People are willing to bet which raindrop will roll down a window first. Gambling is running the show.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Balletto

A case can be made for that.. as it can for breeding, racing, etc. Its why I said its all a symbiotic relationship. If one side falters badly, the others will follow soon. But yes, gambling drives a lot of the money.... that inturn drives the racing and in the breeding... cycle.....

If the breeding bubble burst the owners would certainly suffer by reduced purses and lack of breeding value but the racing quality would actually improve. Seems breeding is more parasitic to racing than symbiotic to me.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Gambling is what drives racing, not breeding. If all the gamblers who bet on the ponies decided to spend their dollars on other sports, breeding would have nothing to breed for.

Thank you.