Re: Teflon Todd (660 Views)
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shanahan (IP Logged)
Date: December 27, 2006 08:35PM
last two posts are great, but we've been through this before...does anyone have an action plan or idea that can get us where we want to be? Without tracks really being unified, it's not possible. Only if they do align, get as powerful as an owner's group as the NFL can they clean up the game. Doubtful in my lifetime, but a good dream nonetheless.
Let me take up the torch, since horse racing bets pale in comparison to NFL betting...there are only two entities that can lead the way - Stronach and Churchill Downs. They need to be the Lamar Hunts and Pete Rozelle's with the vision and the will to make it better. I believe both can and would do it - together. Who will take the first step? Marketing of our sport is unquesitona bly in the dark ages...any track will endorse anything for $$ with or without the backing of the NTRA. I know this for a fact due to personal involvement. It's no secret Coors is roaring due to their sponsorship - and full cooperation - of all NFL teams. Horse racing can get big time $$ sponsors - why other than Santulli's peronal horse interest would NETJETS be a BC sponsor? Simple - His target has the $$ to do it (fly and race privately). John Deere? Got me on that one other than every farm has to mowe, but what when every polytrack doesn't have to grade? Budweiser? If it's sporting, they are there...Grey Goose? A sign at every track, yet few pour it...thanks, racing. And the list goes on and on...In this economy, why in the hell should racing be suffering? Oh, yeah, I forgot...it's fixed. And endorsed by racing commisions who are afraid of 12 trainers...good grief.