MARKETING CONVERSATIONS: 2 interesting pieces

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It was sold as an unique event in a horse racing friendly town with very little going on at a popular venue that lies right next to a big university. It has a lot more to do with the demographics of the city than horse racing. Hell if they just had a big party there with no racing they would still get 25k people.

Maybe you are on to something here Chuckers. Is Louisville any more "horse racing friendly" than say NYC? And even if it is, the sheer size of the urban venues could easily create the same gate if sold the right way.

Handle was up over 25% year over year not to mention rev from concessions.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Maybe you are on to something here Chuckers. Is Louisville any more "horse racing friendly" than say NYC? And even if it is, the sheer size of the urban venues could easily create the same gate if sold the right way.

Handle was up over 25% year over year not to mention rev from concessions.

Is Louisville more horse friendly than NYC? Have you ever been there?

The truth remains that CD is the most famous and recognizable place in L'ville and the fact is there simply isnt that much to do there unlike most other sizable urban areas.