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Originally Posted by BCOURTNEY
... boring for game, bad for wagering value.
This is not a spectator sport - and the horsemen forget this frequently, we demand competitive fields and wagering opportunities.
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Good point. I watch a lot of pro and college football and basketball, but rarely, if ever, wager on them. I might buy into a March Madness office pool every other year or buy a box at a Super Bowl party, but I actually enjoy watching the games without betting on the outcome.
Very rarely is a horse race interesting to watch just for the fun of it -- except if I am an owner. But in that case, I am still gambling. I win purse money if my horse wins and I risk the expense money getting it ready to race.
I can watch LeBron or Brady play a game simply for the entertainment value.