Brilliant moves by Churchill

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by jms62

You seriously think that owners are going to bypass graded stakes purse money due to lack of free tickets?

Most would argue that there are too many Graded options out there watering down the product. So yes, owners bypass graded stakes purse money for a variety of reasons.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Most would argue that there are too many Graded options out there watering down the product. So yes, owners bypass graded stakes purse money for a variety of reasons.

And they will bypass Kentucky Oaks and Derby Graded races? Races on Days where they can puff out their chests and feel important as America watches. See these 2 days are exactly the days they are in it. Feeling their importance on the National Stage... Just my opinion sightie...

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by jms62

And they will bypass Kentucky Oaks and Derby Graded races? Races on Days where they can puff out their chests and feel important as America watches. See these 2 days are exactly the days they are in it. Feeling their importance on the National Stage... Just my opinion sightie...

No, I don't think they would take there horse and run elsewhere for the Oaks and Derby, but we're talking about undercard stakes here.

There is a great quote floating about from Jimmy Jerkins from his father on what to expect for the Derby, to paraphrase - it will be crazy, why don't you just run in the Peter Pan?

[Thunder Gulch]

Seriously though- what's wrong with bringing your crew down into the 120 section with folks like me and my buddies for $200 a pop? Are we terrible people- the unwashed masses? Or have you reached a sense of entitlement that makes you feel too important to stand in line with anyone not in a suit?
I get that the game is largely a losing proposition for the owners, and we obviously need them to provide the product, but on the flip side if they don't like it, they can go run another track for a smaller purse, and that won't help anyone. I'm not defending CDI by any means, but jeez.