Rachel Alexandra (116 Beyer for Haskell)

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Exposure helps to create fans. The sport gets more coverage. Maybe some people get interested in being owners. Or lets pretend like the Haskell being only on TVG was "good" for the sport. It wont solve racings problems but RA vs an undefeated Zenyatta in the Classic would be a huge event, even for racing. Maybe they both retire afterwards but you need to get eyes on the product in a positive way.

No one knows who Zenyatta is. Rachel against Mine that Bird in the Travers is a far bigger draw than Rachel and Zenyatta to the casual fans.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

No one knows who Zenyatta is. Rachel against Mine that Bird in the Travers is a far bigger draw than Rachel and Zenyatta to the casual fans.

And no one knows the next star third baseman until they see him play. She is an undefeated filly who won the BC last year. This is an easy sell especially because these horses are fillies.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

And no one knows the next star third baseman until they see him play. She is an undefeated filly who won the BC last year. This is an easy sell especially because these horses are fillies.

Mike Moustakas, that's an easy one, and I've never seen him play.

I actually think having two fillies takes away the novelty of it. A filly beating the boys is an easy sell. Once it becomes two fillies beating the boys it isn't as big of a deal. People will just assume the fillies beat the boys all the time.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Mike Moustakas, that's an easy one, and I've never seen him play.

I actually think having two fillies takes away the novelty of it. A filly beating the boys is an easy sell. Once it becomes two fillies beating the boys it isn't as big of a deal. People will just assume the fillies beat the boys all the time.

Moustakas=Not a star