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Old 08-26-2008, 10:13 AM
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Felix Unger talking to Oscar Madison: "Your horse could finish third by 20 lengths and they still pay you? And you have been losing money for all these years?!"
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Old 08-26-2008, 12:11 PM
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I watched the talking heads on TVG interview some idiot that had the title of head of marketing for the Breeders Cup the other day. The dude actually said they have looked into making it a three day event in the future.
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Old 08-26-2008, 07:54 PM
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I watched the talking heads on TVG interview some idiot that had the title of head of marketing for the Breeders Cup the other day. The dude actually said they have looked into making it a three day event in the future.
well they have a "ladies" day and a mens day....what will the third day be?
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Old 08-26-2008, 08:17 PM
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well they have a "ladies" day and a mens day....what will the third day be?
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Old 08-26-2008, 08:20 PM
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well they have a "ladies" day and a mens day....what will the third day be?
cartoon horses.

to be fair the guy seemed completely unenthusiastic about the idea and threw it out as something that was discussed. he also said when asked about any new races that 15 was enough.

i would take from both answers that they discussed stretching the current format over an additional day.
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Old 08-27-2008, 01:40 AM
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Breeders’ Cup Friday
October 24, 2008
Parking Gates Open at 7 am (PDT)
Admission Gates and Mutuel Windows Open at 9 am (PDT)
General Admission $20 and Clubhouse Admission $50 may be purchased at the Admission Gate
First Post Time is 11:05 am (PDT)
First Breeders’ Cup Race Post Time is 12:35 pm (PDT)
Last Race Post is 4:30 pm* (PDT)


Breeders’ Cup Saturday
October 25, 2008
Parking Gates Open at 7 am (PDT)
Admission Gates and Mutuel Windows Open at 8 am (PDT)
General Admission $20 and Clubhouse Admission $50 may be purchased at the Admission Gate
First Post Time is 10:10 am (PDT)
First Breeders’ Cup Race Post Time is 10:10 am (PDT)
Last Race Post is 4:45 pm* (PDT)

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