What Kind of Hit Will Racing Take If Barbaro Dies?

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

I agree with most of what you're saying, but I think Barbaro's story is more of a one day story. I mean, it's been nearly 2 months since it happened and we are still talking about it. I think because it happened in front of everyone on TV that it has sort of become a national phenomenon. Even friends of mine that have no interest in racing at all know about Barbaro, and actually told me about the press conference today. I think people are drawn to situations like this.

World War III has started... and I think that'll get a lot more coverage.

Ruffian and Go For Wand also happened on national TV ... to much bigger audiences ... and they had zero short-term and long-term impact.

The Barbaro story? It'll be debated here forever. To the general public ... it'll be fifteen minutes ... and out.