2009 Breeders' Cup

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Originally Posted by Travis Stone

But also the BC is about recognizing stars and champions, and those stars and champions come from all over. Every racetrack in America contributes to the big picture of horse racing and therefore should have a chance to host the big event.

Having been to the Breeders Cups when they were at Woodbine, Arlington, Lone Star and Monmouth, I can't agree with this statement, especially if you are trying to be fan-friendly. (The big-wigs will always have good seating, etc.) The host track needs to have sufficient permanent seating and to be large enough to handle the likely crowds. Don't get me wrong, I thought the people at Arlington and Lone Star tried their best to do a good job, but when fans are told that they don't have access to the main building, that's a problem, especially if the weather does not cooperate.

For all the obvious reasons, you'd think that you want to have a warm-weather site host your championship event, especially since racing is "played outdoors." That's why the Super Bowl is usually in Florida, New Orleans or California. It's too bad that Stronach ruined Gulfstream; it used to be the best Breeders Cup venue.