Pletcher and his TC Comments

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I agree about the industry being unorganized. It is sad that the PR of racing lasts from April to mid June, and it is focused on 3 races. I think the TC series gives a person a unrealistic glimpse into what horse racing really is. It does not introduce them to turf racing, spring racing and it doesnt introduce them to the female aspect of racing. Maybe this is the problem. Maybe horse racing is using the TC as a way to promote their sport. In reality, the TC gives you the exact opppsite.

A possibility. But for me, it was Secretariat and the Triple Crown. I watched those races and was forever stuck. Most of the people I know look at me like a foreign object. They all know Barbaro, they all knew Smarty Jones and some remember Afleet Alex. But not one of them heard of Ghostzapper. I must give some recongition to the BC races for trying to introduce racing to the general public. But so far it is not working. The tradition remains strong. The Kentucky Derby is the most popular race in the US.
I will not be stuck with the fatal notion that horseracing in the US will never go anywhere. It WAS more popular than it is now. And again, if the X-games and NASCAR can get it done...

[miraja2]

"Go to a track and sit outside and only bet that track and you will be bored out of your mind."

I totally disagree with that statement. For me personally, that is a great day! I love sitting outside at a track (used to be the NY tracks, but now that I've moved its the Chicago tracks) and cap the races one at a time. I ALWAYS only play that track and I have a ton of fun. There is nothing quite like a weekend afternoon of beer, brats, and horse racing with friends and/or family.