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Originally Posted by rwwupl
It is the responsibility of the horsemen(collective) partnering with the racetrack to put on the show, to attract the customers and it appears that the horsemen have put this obligation aside in favor of other benefits to individual horsemen.
I read recently that the Racing Secretary at Hollywood said the inventory of horses was down to 2,800 horses,and 1,300 had not yet run at this meeting. Many race meetings are run with adequate field size with less inventory
What role has the TOC or other horsemens organizations played to encourage cooperation with the racetrack by its members to put on desirable race cards for the public?
Does any horsemens organization have any program to encourage its members to fill the races and put on attractive cards? Do not think so.
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Santa Anita, DMR and Hol ought to band together and kick out these trainers who refuse to enter horses. How about a new rule, if you're not planning on running at the meet, you aren't allowed to stable your horse on the grounds of any of these racetracks. I think if the tracks ruled with an iron fist, these guys would run more often.