tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post7382812652793115181..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: Sunday Notes and Thoughts from Pocono That Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-36886497598128521602013-07-01T14:11:32.891-04:002013-07-01T14:11:32.891-04:00For the record, I use the terms fans and gamblers ...For the record, I use the terms fans and gamblers interchangeably as I suspect others do. That being said if fan development has failed, so has gambler development. <br /><br />RUS, when we have it to a competitive enough level will be something that will help gamblers bet more. You can at least put two more horses on the starting gate which gives gamblers more combinations and the potential for greater payoffs. Having horses race to sulky and then another time under saddle will make the sport more variable, helping to make payoffs greater.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-57345738551876227852013-07-01T11:56:16.393-04:002013-07-01T11:56:16.393-04:0099% of people who actually WAGER could care less a...99% of people who actually WAGER could care less about RUS events. Racing needs to find ways to get folks to BET more, not to become "fans". Hasn't the experiment of "fan development" failed miserably enough for the industry to move on to something that MIGHT prove beneficial?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-24313216302367275982013-07-01T11:29:32.432-04:002013-07-01T11:29:32.432-04:00Can I also add my Congratulations to Greg Blanchar...Can I also add my Congratulations to Greg Blanchard upon being promoted to Raceway Manager at The Raceway at Western Fair District?<br /><br />You are quite right that Greg has been one of the hardest working assistant general managers around - here is to his continued success.<br /><br />Well done for highlighting this promotionMartynhttp://websitebetting.co.uk/horse-racing-results/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-81279848761197551922013-07-01T09:52:26.981-04:002013-07-01T09:52:26.981-04:00Captain Treacherous has 5 won races this year, 3 o...Captain Treacherous has 5 won races this year, 3 on the front end and 2 from a second over position. He's winning off of class and a desire to win. He needs a week off and Alagna knows it because he's hoping there's no elims for the Meadowlands Pace. Don't be surprised if Rockin Amadeus doesn't find his best form at the Meadowlands.Blainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01099944785495100269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-50273476305703177582013-07-01T06:22:10.394-04:002013-07-01T06:22:10.394-04:00I agree, I would not want to bet on RUS as it is r...I agree, I would not want to bet on RUS as it is right now. However, I think legalizing wagering on it would encourage more trainers to take it seriously. With more horses then willing to participate in the sport, the racing secretary would be able to classify these races so they would be more competitive. Right now for the most part you only have 'Open' races; all comers get thrown in together.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-58364642368709077792013-06-30T12:24:34.115-04:002013-06-30T12:24:34.115-04:00Pacingguy:
Captaintreacherous raced three times a...Pacingguy:<br /><br />Captaintreacherous raced three times at Pocono this year and I was there for all three. He didn't look like a winner at the head of the stretch in any of them. He didn't even look like a winner in the Hempt at mid-stretch, but how many gears does this horse have? Dominant during his races? No. Super at the end? Yes! I stand in awe of his performances. <br /><br />As for RUS races, let's hold off on betting. The ones I've watched aren't competitive at all. I enjoy seeing them, but they should remain exhibitions for now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-73683784957897936832013-06-30T11:06:03.887-04:002013-06-30T11:06:03.887-04:00Greg Blanchard is a class act. Two years ago, I se...Greg Blanchard is a class act. Two years ago, I sent a horse up to Canada to race in the Ontario Sires Stakes, and he was the announcer at Woodstock Raceway, which did not simulcast its signal. The switchboard put me through to the announcer's booth, and I was able to hear the live race call. In the few moments we had before he announced the post parade, he impressed me as very knowledgeable and vitally interested in the industry in North America.JLBnoreply@blogger.com