And down we go

[GMB@BP]

Originally Posted by classhandicapper

I'm worried that the sharp decline occurred during the financial crisis and now we've been in a somewhat level period while the economy has been growing for the last 8-9 years.

What happens in the next recession?

We could have another significant drop.

The cyclical growing economy may just be masking the long term secular downtrend for awhile.

been my point for a while, racing should be way UP, not marginally up.

and if you are down, such as SA, well then you have a major issue to deal with. Though to some extent I have to believe the issue socal has had is also tied to issues the State is having.

[Afleet]

Originally Posted by Gekish

At the Los Al Satellite Wagering the average age of bettors is about 60 including me who turned 81 yesterday. This is a dying game.

Who is the greatest horse you have seen run live?

[Tom]

What has the game/tracks done improve attendance?

Oh sure, they have these big stakes days and umbrella giveaways, but what have they done to seriously change the model of the racing game?

Is anyone thinking outside the box?

[HalvOnHorseracing]

Originally Posted by GMB@BP

been my point for a while, racing should be way UP, not marginally up.

and if you are down, such as SA, well then you have a major issue to deal with. Though to some extent I have to believe the issue socal has had is also tied to issues the State is having.

I don't think handle would increase as fast as you might expect when you can bet every race of a 10-race card for a total of $1 at most tracks.

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First state bred claiming race I can ever remember being run in SoCal goes as the 7th Saturday.