They are piling on the bad news...

[Quiet Chris]

Originally Posted by Kasept

This is simply 100% untrue. The same assertion has been made for 60 years and its' a canard.

Yes, because look at all the young people at the track on the weekend or in the OTB's.

There are simply more things to do today, online poker and other gambling outlets are much more popular.

Horse racing is just not what it once was. It doesn't appeal to the crowd looking for constant action, which is what young people are looking for today.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Quiet Chris

Yes, because look at all the young people at the track on the weekend or in the OTB's.

There are simply more things to do today, online poker and other gambling outlets are much more popular.

Horse racing is just not what it once was. It doesn't appeal to the crowd looking for constant action, which is what young people are looking for today.

The "young people" argument has always baffled me. Why exactly do you want to attract young people? Do they have the disposable income or time to bet? Go into a slots parlor and see how many young people there are there. it is about betting and always has been. One of the reasons that horse racings marketing's efforts usually come up short is because they too are far too interested in young people.