Top 5 Derby horses at this point

[Grits]

Miss, Ms, Sir, whatever salutation is valid, you may watch horseracing, but you know absolutely not one whit about what is required to keep this sport alive. NOT ONE. This is a sport that, unlike football, baseball, etc, will not survive through spectatorship and fans that only watch and talk.

It is an INTERACTIVE SPORT ONLY MADE POSSIBLE BY MONEY BEING CHURNED THROUGH THE SYSTEM OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING.

And after you come to understand this, to know that wagering is the entire lifesblood of this game, maybe you will rethink coming here to tell everyone what this sport needs is betting taken away from it as its contributing to its demise.

Your comments, those that I have made bold indicate you, truly, are clueless as to the infrastructure of this sport. And maybe new to it, as well. So, with that in mind, let's talk more, when you know how the game works.

Done on this one.

Originally Posted by Withers

Well, maybe his picks have worsened since 2004 on the previous board... All I know is that in 2004, he was on the money early, early...and I wish I had supported the sport that year by betting big time...but since when doesn't watching horseracing also entail support of the sport? If there were more fans watching horseracing, believe me: the Smarty Jones of the world and their connections would be earning huge amounts of dosh on *endorsements* (not just at stud) and Yum! wouldn't be able to afford to sponsor the KD. (And I lie: I do bet -- modestly -- and lose plenty at the track. I mean that I don't wager through any offtrack facility). I personally believe the emphasis on betting (yes, it does support the sport currently) is contributing to its demise. People also bet on March Madness, but they are mad about the teams. Horseracing needs more people who are mad about the sport, period, and for whom the betting is a sideline.