Re: Racing Don't Need This! (523 Views)
Posted by:
johnnym (IP Logged)
Date: September 12, 2015 08:37AM
As I age and reflect it seems as though an aweful lot of life was better in the past than it is in the present. This includes the ponies.
Growing up I use to get excited about a certain horse running my dad would say Johnny this horse or that horse is running do you think he can win? We would go to Belmont or wherever to watch. I had someone to cheer for something as a child to attach to.
Today my personnal biggest issue is the breeding shed is more important than the sport itself.
Fans need something to attach to,look at AP training and the turnout,Zenyatta always brought a crowd. Look at the turnout for the Derby the triple crown races etc. Give the fans something to get excited about.
To expect a newbie to the sport to get excited about a 10K claimer or a 28K alw is unrealistic,hell I dont even get excited about those races.
Good Luck