Rachel Alexandra (116 Beyer for Haskell)

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I really think you are overestimating the promotability of the BC to non-racing fans.

True.

I was at the Breeders Cup last year.

Seriously, I heard at least five or six people who were obviously in SoCal on business and decided to lay over and come to the Breeders Cup.

I guess they were at least regular racing fans.

I overheard their ends of conversation with friends from home with their excited brag that they were at Santa Anita and "at the Breeders Cup!"


Each and every time, they needed a follow up conversation to explain what the Breeders Cup and it's significance was all about.

For the record, I'm very glad I was there.

I suspect that most of you who diss Santa Anita live in states that elected Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy, Barrack Obama and John Kerry.

Our Governor can kick the arse of all your current and prior elected officials. Except for perhaps Hillary Clinton.....

And we have Bo Derek on OUR state racing board.