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Old 03-04-2008, 10:21 PM
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I have always said the same thing, with all of the outlets, why hasnt someone stepped up and atleast attempted a huge media blitz to try to get a bigger fan base. I have had people tell me, "Well besides the KY Derby, I have never heard about any other races much less any actual horses names". I cant believe with all of the money in this game, someone hasnt thought to get some of these high powered media savy firms and attempted to put this sport more on the map to the general public.
I often have people ask me if horses stop racing after the Ky Derby. They seem very surprised when I tell them that there are races every day of the week practiucally year round.
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:36 PM
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I often have people ask me if horses stop racing after the Ky Derby. They seem very surprised when I tell them that there are races every day of the week practiucally year round.
yeah, that's maybe the whole idea behind expanding the breeders cup.

perhaps by dumbifying the event it will appeal to more NASCAR types of fans?

in retrospect, the ladies day idea is actually quite brilliant, as it will most likely get a long of drunk necks tuned in on friday!

if the bc people really wanted to get it together, they should tie in tshirts with ladies day. the ratings would soar through the roof!
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Old 03-05-2008, 06:03 AM
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Sportsman's Park tried to tie horse racing in with NASCAR
hopefully the rest of the industry doesn't have the same result

as far as drunk necks.. the OTB I use moved into a bar. I imagine the bar thought that gambling = drinking.

The bar is kicking the OTB out after the Ky Derby this year

at least that is what I hear
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