Satish and the Breeders Cup...

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by GBBob

I know where you are going, so answer..a bunch more NYRA stakes? Foal registration woud go away so that isn't the answer

I honestly don't know, but I assumed, that BC purse money came from foal nominations. No more BC equals no more nominating, you get to keep your money in your pocket, instead of trying to produce a horse that can take advantage of those purse supplements. Is that an awful thing?

I was commenting as a fan, not as an owner. I don't forsee owning a horse that can take advantage of the BC Stakes program, so I wasn't initially looking at it that way when I 'd Nick's post.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

what about the supplement of graded stakes by the b.c?

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

what about the supplement of graded stakes by the b.c?

That's what Bob and I are talking about.......I think.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

That's what Bob and I are talking about.......I think.

oh i thought you were on about the foal noms..

[ddthetide]

IF, it's going to be at 1 permanent site it should be CD. the weather is usually decent that time of year. it's centrally located, they can handle the crowds. JMO

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

IF, it's going to be at 1 permanent site it should be CD. the weather is usually decent that time of year. it's centrally located, they can handle the crowds. JMO

I defer to Satish on this one. Go Cali and NY, flyover country be damned.

[banter]

I like and respect Satish Sanan a lot, but (you knew that was coming) I cannot agree with him on this issue.

Hosting the Breeders' Cup races at a permanent site would be inherently discriminatory, at least if you believe, as do I, in the "horse for course" angle. Horses that race regularly at any given track have an immediate and obvious advantage over their competitors, who are accustomed to racing elsewhere. So, a fixed-site Breeders' Cup would institute, in perpetuity, anything but a level playing/racing surface.

Moreover, granting a geographical group of horsemen permanent preferred status when it comes to the BC smacks of political favoritism. The swift response of the BC board to Mr. Sanan’s comments and his retractions lead me to infer that the KY contingent was ready to cry foul on just such grounds.

BC officials should do everything possible to avoid the appearance of political favoritism, not only to satisfy various racing jurisdictions, but also to satisfy people in the general public, whom we would like to convert to race fans. So many outsiders suspect that the sport is at the mercy of degenerate gamblers and inside deals. Awarding Santa Anita a sweetheart contract to host the BC might cement in the public mind a picture of racing as a corrupt industry. It would behoove the BC board to establish a fair and transparent bidding process for choosing a host site for the BC, much as the NFL selects a site for the Super Bowl or the OIC a site for the Olympic Games or the NBA a site for its All-Star Game (key words being "much as").

[Monarchos1]

Statement from Breeders’ Cup Chairman, Bill Farish
The Breeders’ Cup board is extremely disappointed with recent statements from board member Satish Sanan with regard to host sites and those views in no way reflect the official position of Breeders’ Cup, LTD. The Breeders’ Cup has longstanding and valued partnerships with Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association. No final decisions have been made on host sites beyond 2010 and as we indicated in December the board is looking at a permanent host location as a potential option as part of our ongoing strategic planning initiative. We extend our sincere apology to Churchill Downs and the State of Kentucky. We look forward to our return to Louisville and Churchill Downs for the 2010 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

Statement from Breeders’ Cup Board Member, Satish Sanan
I mischaracterized the Breeders’ Cup’s relationship with Churchill Downs and other host sites in a recent radio interview. I regret my poor choice of words. As part of the Breeders’ Cup strategic planning process, the board continues to evaluate future host sites and other core business issues.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Monarchos1

Statement from Breeders’ Cup Chairman, Bill Farish
The Breeders’ Cup board is extremely disappointed with recent statements from board member Satish Sanan with regard to host sites and those views in no way reflect the official position of Breeders’ Cup, LTD. The Breeders’ Cup has longstanding and valued partnerships with Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association. No final decisions have been made on host sites beyond 2010 and as we indicated in December the board is looking at a permanent host location as a potential option as part of our ongoing strategic planning initiative. We extend our sincere apology to Churchill Downs and the State of Kentucky. We look forward to our return to Louisville and Churchill Downs for the 2010 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

Statement from Breeders’ Cup Board Member, Satish Sanan
I mischaracterized the Breeders’ Cup’s relationship with Churchill Downs and other host sites in a recent radio interview. I regret my poor choice of words. As part of the Breeders’ Cup strategic planning process, the board continues to evaluate future host sites and other core business issues.

Translated, BC board to Satish:
"YOU BLEW OUR COVER, YOU BASTARD!"

[freddymo]

I guess Satish is done with ATR's for awhile

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I guess Satish is done with ATR's for awhile

LOL guess so! The BC Board is so full of crap!

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I guess Satish is done with ATR's for awhile

Here I was thinking Belmont would never see another BC.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Here I was thinking Belmont would never see another BC.

I would support a CD and SA being the two tracks that host the races IF SA returns to dirt. Belmont and Monmouth are great but the weather is an issue.