Question for all my punter friends on here...

[Mike A]

I have ties from about half dozen tracks, also have various hats and t-shirts
that the track gave out or family bought me.

My wife has a couple of hats from tracks and pair of silver earrings of Secretariat, they have the same birthday

[TheSpyder]

I have a $300 unbrella I got at Saratoga!

[CheekyBird]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

I have a $300 unbrella I got at Saratoga!

You just gave me an idea!!!

[robfla]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

I have a $300 unbrella I got at Saratoga!

reminds me of my $400 Calder Race Course tote bag

[freddymo]

Remember the goal is to create something that people will purchase gain exposure and then can be shopped as a giveaway at the track. Creating a niche market is a good idea, but you will have a tough time earning selling 75 X's a week. Shipping 15000 to a track for promotion is what you really want

[robfla]

1) Do you own horse racing inspired attire? If so, what type? (e.g. specific horse, track, race?) Everything from bobbleheads to t-shirts, sweat shirts, tote bags, pens, etc

2) Would you purchase such attire? If no, why not? If yes, what appeals to you and what doesn't? I used to buy hats from horsehats.com ( are they still in business? ). I don't think I'd purchase horse racing clothing unless it was related to a special event

3) If male, would your wife/significant other be interested in attire appealing to women?

Heck NO - she wears my horse tshirts at night, but would never buy for herself.

[CheekyBird]

Originally Posted by robfla

1) Do you own horse racing inspired attire? If so, what type? (e.g. specific horse, track, race?) Everything from bobbleheads to t-shirts, sweat shirts, tote bags, pens, etc

2) Would you purchase such attire? If no, why not? If yes, what appeals to you and what doesn't? I used to buy hats from horsehats.com ( are they still in business? ). I don't think I'd purchase horse racing clothing unless it was related to a special event

3) If male, would your wife/significant other be interested in attire appealing to women?

Heck NO - she wears my horse tshirts at night, but would never buy for herself.

I love your answers. I was hoping for more input from women on this board. Are there any other girls on here?

[senator L]

I use to buy from horsehats.com too and they are no longer
in business. They mostly sold hats (name of the horse, stable etc.,)
I bought some pictures of Secretariat and Seabiscut. from there too
Hoping one day to fit back into my Smarty Jones shirt I bought
I think your husband is right, it would be a tough go

[CheekyBird]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Remember the goal is to create something that people will purchase gain exposure and then can be shopped as a giveaway at the track. Creating a niche market is a good idea, but you will have a tough time earning selling 75 X's a week. Shipping 15000 to a track for promotion is what you really want

Thank you Freddy. I (we) couldn't possibly handle that kind of merchandise movement. I thinking of a few key tracks and items wouldn't necessarily be for "everyone." But giveaways would certainly create buzz. Not 15,000 though!

[CheekyBird]

Originally Posted by Mike A

I have ties from about half dozen tracks, also have various hats and t-shirts
that the track gave out or family bought me.

My wife has a couple of hats from tracks and pair of silver earrings of Secretariat, they have the same birthday

Thank you for your input. Will be sure to also market as gift ideas.