Santa Anita gets 2008 Breeders Cup

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

I much prefer racing over the "new" Keeneland where seemingly all horses can get involved in the race than the "old" conveyor-belt Keeneland where horses drawn outside had virtually no chance; just like I enjoy turf racing.

KEE new and old is from one extreme to the other.

Personally, I didn't like watching races at either one from a fan standpoint. The old KEE racetrack was very unfair to horses caught wide, or void of speed. It was my least favorite of the dirt tracks.

From a bettors standpoint---I think the old KEE dirt presented better oppertunites, because you can make note of the horses who ran well against the grain of the track, and bet them back if placed correctly next time out. Or, you could confidently bet against a horse who took advantage of the bias.

I agree with you that not all trainers are as guilty as others when it comes to medication.....and it's unrealistic to expect trainers to all go back to hay, oats, and water.

The popularity of the sport is always taking a hit because nothing is ever to the fans advantage. And certainly, we all know in this industry, that NOTHING IS EVER to the advantage of the bettor.