"Jockey"

[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.

[declansharbor]

I saw my first pair of saggy boobies at DOver Downs for a Nascar event. I think Ricky Rudd or Jeff GOrdon won that day. (and me finding out how that piece of flesh works)

and this jockey show's time slot would be better off used to actually try to gather fans for the sport.

[wac]

I watched the show thought it was pretty good. Interesting to hear how nervous mike smith was about riding zenyatta guess it is tough to ride a horse that is a big fav. AS for the breakdowns i dont remember anyone saying that any of the horses they showed were euthanised (sp) correct me if im wrong as i thought most of the horses got up. I agree as breakdowns are easily the toughest thing about the sport.

[AeWingnut]

NASCAR - I think we only have to look at Sportsman's Park and see what combining NASCAR and horseracing has done for the sport