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[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Usually when bad things happen, the end result is not good. The point that Dean was making (or at least the way I interpreted it) was that people want/expect spills and breakdowns in horse racing the way they expect/want crashes at Nascar events. Not only should expect that, but the sport should promote it. I agree with Andy, I would rather that those people not become fans of the sport. We do not need that type of fan base.

Yeah, I agree that the type of people they're trying to attract aren't the ones that don't get that worked up over a horse breaking down. I frankly would rather they get a new hobby if they look at the horses with that kind of detachment. You gotta feel more than 'oh well, there goes another one' when they get hurt. That's not the same as 'stiff upper lip' realism about injuries happening. If they root for it, that's just sick.