Effing Michael Wilbon

[hockey2315]

Racing is in now way like bowling or billiards. . . It might not be nearly as popular as it was years ago, but the horse industry still dwarfs those "sports." It's a terrible comparison.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Racing is in now way like bowling or billiards. . . It might not be nearly as popular as it was years ago, but the horse industry still dwarfs those "sports." It's a terrible comparison.

So 160K don't show up for the bowling championships?

[munster705]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

So 160K don't show up for the bowling championships?

160K dont show up for horse races either except for the Derby and Breeder's Cup. If it wasn't for Racinos, there would be horse racing in 3 states tops.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by munster705

160K dont show up for horse races either except for the Derby and Breeder's Cup. If it wasn't for Racinos, there would be horse racing in 3 states tops.

There was 11 billion bet (legally) on horse racing last year.

[Port Conway Lane]

I don't know if racism has anything at all to do with Wilbon's disdain for horse racing but I think the guy is a radical when it comes to black athletes and their place (or lack therof) in sports.
Maybe Kerwin John could get a derby mount next year on a son of a Northern Wolf broodmare so Wilbon could be reminded of the only time he had any rooting interest in a horse race.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

I don't know if racism has anything at all to do with Wilbon's disdain for horse racing but I think the guy is a radical when it comes to black athletes and their place (or lack therof) in sports.
Maybe Kerwin John could get a derby mount next year on a son of a Northern Wolf broodmare so Wilbon could be reminded of the only time he had any rooting interest in a horse race.

Radical? Do tell.

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Radical? Do tell.

like black panther radical

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Radical? Do tell.

and hypocritical. Stand up for Tiger Woods under any and all circumstances while pointing out how white athletes get away with crap that black athletes could never get away with.

Anyone who has read his articles in the post and seen him on channel 4 in Washington for 25 years should know this.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by munster705

160K dont show up for horse races either except for the Derby and Breeder's Cup. If it wasn't for Racinos, there would be horse racing in 3 states tops.

NY, NJ, KY, CA, CO, NM etc. etc. etc.

A bit of a stretch no? $11B is a lot of money, granted a lot of that it is concentrated but nevertheless, the money is there.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

NY, NJ, KY, CA, CO, NM etc. etc. etc.

A bit of a stretch no? $11B is a lot of money, granted a lot of that it is concentrated but nevertheless, the money is there.

dont forget FL... and I'd put PA before NJ

[munster705]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

dont forget FL... and I'd put PA before NJ

So maybe 5 states then. That is why the ESPN hacks do not give horse racing the attention. Isn't NJ close to shutting down horse racing all together? I thought that the Meadowlands was having issues re-opening? I love horse racing, but I have never been at a good racetrack. It is slim pickings in the Boston area. Horse racing is not thriving all over the country. My home track Suffolk Downs will be shutting down soon if we can't get a bill passed to bring a racino to Boston. My whole point is that horce racing is more of a niche sport than a widespread sport.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by munster705

So maybe 5 states then. That is why the ESPN hacks do not give horse racing the attention. Isn't NJ close to shutting down horse racing all together? I thought that the Meadowlands was having issues re-opening? I love horse racing, but I have never been at a good racetrack. It is slim pickings in the Boston area. Horse racing is not thriving all over the country. My home track Suffolk Downs will be shutting down soon if we can't get a bill passed to bring a racino to Boston. My whole point is that horce racing is more of a niche sport than a widespread sport.

horse racing just is not an exciting product to broadcast (to the general public) compared to other entertainment or sports. with Poker you have a hand going all the time, sports there is constant action. Horse racing, you wait 25 minutes for a event that lasts 1:13 and change, and the gambling aspect of it is much more difficult to understand, and teach, to a general audience compared to something like Poker. it is a niche market.. the main thing the industry has to do is treat the people involved in the niche market (the gamblers) better. Dont worry about the general public until you've figured out how to serve your base. (LoWeR TakEouT!!)

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Racing is in now way like bowling or billiards. . . It might not be nearly as popular as it was years ago, but the horse industry still dwarfs those "sports." It's a terrible comparison.

Its behind Nascar though. Consider the poster on here and let that hit you for a second.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

Racing is in now way like bowling or billiards. . . It might not be nearly as popular as it was years ago, but the horse industry still dwarfs those "sports." It's a terrible comparison.

and its not like WWE... that industry has millions more viewers and fans.