Let's Meet August 1st?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by clyde

Gee...I didn't mean you.


After all,you're an EmptyTram groupie now...nothing should upset you .

I knew you didn't mean me.

What's EmptyTram? I clearly don't read as much as I should.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I knew you didn't mean me.

What's EmptyTram? I clearly don't read as much as I should.

Boy I'll say.



I'll explain later....wouldn't want to interrupt KRAGS red boarding...is not exactly a multi tasker.

[asudevil]

This morning I call a buddy of mine who lives in the DC area. We were chatting and I say did you catch that unbelievable race with Zenyatta? My friend is your typical sports fan who will only pay close attention to TC and BC races. He says I didn't even know she was running. Was there any non-track promotion or marketing of this event at all? Sportscenter? MSN, Yahoo? USA Today? Who is responsible from the PR side? Putting aside all the RA vs Zen, the surface, CA stuff....wouldn't the sport benefit if these races got national attention, especially given the streak.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by asudevil

This morning I call a buddy of mine who lives in the DC area. We were chatting and I say did you catch that unbelievable race with Zenyatta? My friend is your typical sports fan who will only pay close attention to TC and BC races. He says I didn't even know she was running. Was there any non-track promotion or marketing of this event at all? Sportscenter? MSN, Yahoo? USA Today? Who is responsible from the PR side? Putting aside all the RA vs Zen, the surface, CA stuff....wouldn't the sport benefit if these races got national attention, especially given the streak.

The Vanity just does not bring along a ton of interest.

[golfer]

Jim Rome gave Vic's racecall national exposure today, obviously after the fact, but it's something.

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

The Vanity just does not bring along a ton of interest.

It's not the race, it's the star power, the mystique, and the thrill of the streak.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by asudevil

It's not the race, it's the star power, the mystique, and the thrill of the streak.

Which 12k people came out to witness. A high school football game in TX would get more.

[slotdirt]

I doubt you'd have to go as far as Texas to find a high school football game with 12k in attendance. Shoot, they get 30k to show up on some of their bigger occasions.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Which 12k people came out to witness. A high school football game in TX would get more.

go Isotopes !!

[Danzig]

yay dust mites.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by asudevil

It's not the race, it's the star power, the mystique, and the thrill of the streak.

nobody cares about that except horse racing fans. thats why we have HRTV and TVG. I imagine it was covered on one of those networks.

[Danzig]

If Zenyatta skips Del Mar, she could be sent to the East Coast, although Shirreffs seemed cool to that idea on Monday.

"How many times do you really want to cross the country," he said.



now, that's funny. she hasn't crossed the country yet!

[slotdirt]

What are you talking about? Arkansas has beautiful beaches.

[PeteMugg]

Originally Posted by Danzig

If Zenyatta skips Del Mar, she could be sent to the East Coast, although Shirreffs seemed cool to that idea on Monday.

"How many times do you really want to cross the country," he said.



now, that's funny. she hasn't crossed the country yet!

Obviously you can't make Zenyatta face the boys or race on real dirt. But Rachel looks to be back near top form, I'm sure fans of both would love to see RA go west. RA has no streak on the line, nothing to lose by facing Z on her own terms. I say step up and make something happen. I'm a fan of both, but I think Rachel would win if they met at Del Mar.

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by Danzig

If Zenyatta skips Del Mar, she could be sent to the East Coast, although Shirreffs seemed cool to that idea on Monday.

"How many times do you really want to cross the country," he said.



now, that's funny. she hasn't crossed the country yet!

It does not sound like Del Mar is a done deal per Jay Hovdey DRF blog:

"You would think. Moss, clearly the more adventurous of the two, was floored by the rock star reception Zenyatta received at Oaklawn Park, were she won the Apple Blossom in April, as well as enlightened by its physical effects on his mare.

"I didn't realize how much trips take out of the horse," Moss said. "And it's not just preparing for the race. It's the crowd, and the people that gather around her all the time. We saw that at Oaklawn Park, and we really hadn't thought about it before. You can put up a screen, like John does. But she's still aware there's something going on. There a lot of energy generated. As far as racing elsewhere, we did think about trying to do other things, and we still might. There's options. I wouldn't pay too much attention to Del Mar being a solid item. There's no commitments there."

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

The Vanity just does not bring along a ton of interest.

but...but... she won it for the third time straight. that has to mean something.

[randallscott35]

That was a quick kick to the groin...no flying for the "Queen."

http://www.drf.com/news/article/113910.html

Originally Posted by asudevil

This morning I call a buddy of mine who lives in the DC area. We were chatting and I say did you catch that unbelievable race with Zenyatta? My friend is your typical sports fan who will only pay close attention to TC and BC races. He says I didn't even know she was running. Was there any non-track promotion or marketing of this event at all? Sportscenter? MSN, Yahoo? USA Today? Who is responsible from the PR side? Putting aside all the RA vs Zen, the surface, CA stuff....wouldn't the sport benefit if these races got national attention, especially given the streak.

It's the same deal with the Harlem Globetrotters facing the Washington Generals.

Damn you Bristol!

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

It's the same deal with the Harlem Globetrotters facing the Washington Generals.

Damn you Bristol!

Or anyone playing the Orioles.