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Originally Posted by Onion Monster
From a "share" perspective, the Derby ratings dropped steadily from the seventies to the late nineties (from a 54 in 1975 to 17 in 2000).
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The expansion of full card simulcasting and other off-track betting opportunities.
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In this new millenium, the share numbers have bounced around within a narrow range (20-24).
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Betting from home, watching it on TV.
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Personally, I believe that portends a bit of upside for the future of the sport.
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I'd like to agree with that, but I'm just not seeing it.
