Censorship on Bloodhorse

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Honu

Well that is your opinon, I would just say this, that their money would be a big loss to the sport in the USA , they pump alot of money into this "dying industry" as some would say. They buy farms and horses , millions of dollars worth a year, ask any person in the breeding industry and they will tell you that the Sheiks contribute alot of money .
They sponser races that have HUGE purses throughout the world and here in the USA , they give jobs to alot of people here in the USA by having American trainers and farms. Believe me this industry would sorely miss their particpation in American racing.

I agree with Sniper on this. Even if you believe the money from the Sheiks is important for the current state of racing, it's an unhealthy situation to be so dependent on one unstable source of support. The very fact that they COULD decide to get out of the game at any moment suggests it would be wise to not depend on their largesse.

--Dunbar

[slotdirt]

Sheesh, it's not like Haskin's pieces don't usually throw in some sort of commentary or opinion on a particular horse or the business in general.

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Sheesh, it's not like Haskin's pieces don't usually throw in some sort of commentary or opinion on a particular horse or the business in general.

I'm just glad the BC is over.
Moreso than even the Derby the infatuation and obsession with it leads to two months of nonstop talk about nothing but the BC and people get hotheaded about it. Leads to too many arguments and hard feelings.
Derby is littel different because its only one race and then you still have the Preak and Belmont for those who feel they had the best horse in a race to attempt to vindicate themselves. Its not as "final" as the BC is.
If you are a player or in the business or both you realize that life goes on. Plenty of horses to look forward to, races to look forward to, tri crown preps start shortly, and look at tomorrow with its 3 carryovers at 3 major tracks.
Hell this year we even get a horseplayer's paradise FG, opening back up.
Man did the lack of FG hurt me last year. I hate Gulf and its horrible weekday cards. FG always has a lotta grass races, larger fields, and a safe and true dirt track. Lots of good trainers there as well.
This game centers around the BC and Tri Crown, and the hype the sport gets that weekend is necessary for the game to grow, but there is a lot to look forward to and talk about.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by oracle80

Man did the lack of FG hurt me last year.

Yet another innocent victim of Katrina.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Yet another innocent victim of Katrina.

Many a cold winter Day Paulie and I sat there watching yet another travesty of a Gulf card and complained that very same thing.
Paulie's best quote was something to exactly that same thing. He said "****ing people are complaining about the cost of ****ing gas because of that hurricane and meanwhile we can't play the ****ing Fairgrounds".