Question for all my punter friends on here...

[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 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

Hi Senator,

Thanks for responding. Why do you agree w/hubby that it would be tough go? He thinks horseplayers would rather gamble $45 instead of buying a hat or shirt. He says "look around the track... do some of these people look like they care what they are wearing?"

I say if marketed correctly and specifically, certain horseplayers would purchase items.

[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!