Appearance Fees

#1 06-26-2006, 10:52 AM

I do not like the philosophy behind an "appearance fee" for a horse. But I am wondering how wide spread is this? If I remember correctly, Momouth gave Baffert $50k to bring Point Given to the Haskell ( I could be wrong). I

#2 06-26-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce

I do not like the philosophy behind an "appearance fee" for a horse. But I am wondering how wide spread is this? If I remember correctly, Momouth gave Baffert $50k to bring Point Given to the Haskell ( I could be wrong). I

why not? Its just smart business. Monmouth paid FC's owners an appearnace fee to go to the Haskell in 2003 as well.
Whose hurt by it?
For a lousy 50 grand you gurantee that many more people will show up at your place of business and pay for parking, admission, programs, food and they will wager.
I guess I don't understand how that could be a bad thing.

JJP · #3 06-26-2006, 11:00 AM

Oracle-

Fargo is a classic. Gotta love that Tru-Coat

#4 06-26-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JJP

Oracle-

Fargo is a classic. Gotta love that Tru-Coat

Its very funny.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #5 06-26-2006, 11:05 AM

the arlington citation challange ..a race soly for the cigar show...as scavs would say ..so bootleg..lol..

#6 06-26-2006, 11:08 AM

It is like the horse/trainer/owner is a whore. They are saying, "hey give us money and we will show up." So Monmouth offers $50k, someone else offers more--so you go to the highest bidder--that is like a whore. I dont think that many people showed up to Monmouth to see Funny Cide that normally wouldnt have been there. I think it is a bad practice.

#7 06-26-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

the arlington citation challange ..a race soly for the cigar show...as scavs would say ..so bootleg..lol..

Hooves and how much was the handle that day? How many hot dogs and beers did they sell and how many programs,etc? If they don't put up the purse money for that race they never see a quarter of it.
I don't get a lot of horse fans. They yell and clamor for change and innovation, and when a track actually does something new and original they complain.
For B level tracks to get big players is a big deal. It increases on track attendance and also simulcast interest in it. But the big players like to stick to the A level tracks. In order to attract them you have to be innovative. I respect any track exec who steps up to the plate and gives things a crack.