How does racing today compare to the 70s or 80s?

[Split Rock]

I grew up on racing in the mid 80s and early 90s. I look at the cards today and long for the type of racing I remember when I started.

Is the quality of racing the same today? Better? Worse? Not even really talking about the stakes races but more the other stuff.

Seems like a lot more layoff, droppers win today then they did years ago. I dunno...maybe its just me.