morose musings

[ShadowRoll]

Not to be a jinx, but given the lack of a cohesive response by industry "leaders" to the PETA debacle, I sure hope Preakness day doesn't hold any unpleasant surprises.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Not to be a jinx, but given the lack of a cohesive response by industry "leaders" to the PETA debacle, I sure hope Preakness day doesn't hold any unpleasant surprises.

I think you meant on the horse front, but I'm sure "they" will make things uncomfortable for Preakness attendees

http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/...436x1200302853

[ShadowRoll]

Originally Posted by GBBob

I think you meant on the horse front, but I'm sure "they" will make things uncomfortable for Preakness attendees

http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/...436x1200302853

I was referring to the horse front. As for PETA, I guess I wouldn't mind it so much if they have one of those "I'd rather go naked than attend a Triple Crown race" protests.

[booner]

Their protest on Preakness Day will be nothing more than the Martha Burke vs. Augusta National protest.

I don't think those that are going to the track on Preakness Day will listen to much PETA has to say.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Not to be a jinx, but given the lack of a cohesive response by industry "leaders" to the PETA debacle, I sure hope Preakness day doesn't hold any unpleasant surprises.

Who would you consider the leaders to be? Are you talking about notable trainers and jockies? I am not really sure what the CEO of the NTRA does. I would say that maybe the sport could use some sort of national figurehead/commissioner, but I am guessing that he would have no jurisdiction when it came to giving days and fines. Someone who could be a national spokesman and give the sport a face that would be recognized with horse racing.