why isn't racing is only popular during the triple crowm and the breeders cup in the fall but not all year

Answer 1

It is done all year and can be followed all year. The media coverage doesnt extend beyond the big races...even if they broadcast the Travers and other races they don't really promote it. Until people write to the networks and ask for coverage it won't change. But there *IS* interest - the development of TVG (all horse racing) station indicates that.

Answer 2

You have the best horses and the most money during those races, there are races out there that are good races such as the Queen's Plate, Arkansas Derby, The Santa Anita Hdcp, Met Mile etc...but most people like the hype of the other races. Quarter Horses run big races also, All American Futurity on Labor Day over 1 million in purse money and Los Alimitos has nice races coming up in the Fall...Champion of Champions as an example. Remember, you can beat a race but you can't beat the races!! Peace.

Answer 3

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) has been working on a plan for a Thoroughbred Championship Tour (TCT) that would string the Triple Crown races through to the Breeder's Cup and sustain interest year round in all conditions of the top races. However it's been stalled because tracks/networks/organizations can't agree on licensing and other details ...

Answer 4

Because the fan base is dying off. Younger people today like to do things where they do not have to think and want instant gratification. This does not happen in horse racing. It is a great social sport, but it is not pushed by media.

I found it interesting that The Boston Globe stopped listing the daily results and entries for Suffolk Downs - legal gambling - and continue to list the point spreads and over/under lines. You cannot legally wager on those in the state of Massachusetts.

Answer 5

There is another TV station on Dish network called HRTV (all horse racing) both standardbred and thouroghbred.