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Why is it that some race tracks attract world wide attention in horse racing, while others flounder? It is bad enough that local pressure groups link horse racing to nefarious activity with which it is not related in reality, so every racecourse which gets support from local people and regulators has to become a commercial success. There are many ways for owners to achieve this kind of financial status, though there are tracks with natural and inherited advantages as well.

Most of the top U.K. Racecourses have tradition and history on their side. Spectators flock to these sites for their scenic splendor, and for the thrill of watching some action which has been conducted for over a hundred years. Many members of British Royalty are horse racing enthusiasts, and they are large draws when they attend events! Horse racing in the U.K. has such prestige associated with it, that the best owners, riders, and punters cannot resist taking part, even if through a satellite connection!

North American horse racing emphasizes family entertainment. Punters should not have to leave quarrelsome spouses and unhappy children at home! Large video screens and slot machines lend a very contemporary look to the sport in the United States and Canada, while picnic areas, special evenings for women, and extensive grounds with a host of attractions, make horse racing integrate with total recreation offers.

Dubai, which races to the top of the 21st century horse racing world, uses large purses, sheer luxury, and huge scoops of glamour, to make for the fact that it is a relatively new entrant to the sport. It has been able to attract the world’s best thoroughbreds and jockeys, though it is very ‘junior’ compared to racecourses in the South Asia region. Singapore does not take this ‘upstart’ competition lying down, and has decided to compete for world attention through the best stables and synthetic tracks. Thoroughbreds, if they had a say, would certainly opt for the air-conditioned, hygienic, and well-lit quarters that await them in Singapore!

The number of bends, degree of incline, and the length of the straight are some factors which every racecourse can use to distinguish itself from others. Extreme tests of stamina are always magnets of attraction, as are scintillating bursts of speed. Come join us as we surf some of the top race tracks in the world, savoring their pleasures and profits!

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Bob
2010-08-09 03:51:14

Tom, I read your comments you posted 7-28-2010. Seems as if you have a great deal of knowledge about race tracks, I don't. What would be your suggestions for success to a new race track owner in southern California. I am interested in what the facility would look like. Would you have other gambeling on site. What be your suggestion for other on site activities to promote interest. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank You, Bob

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tom
2010-07-28 15:11:31

r u kidding-the "your only the customer" approach adopted by north america tracks(east coast) is nauseating-having worked at a track for over thirty years, my finger is constantly on the pulse of this sport--there is no publicity, no customer appreciation, understaffing and no player reward system that is in place that allows racing to be competetive with nearby casinos--it seems that racetracks are viewed by policians as red headed step children that should go the way of the black and white tv and the vcr--at the track that i work at the goings on are so negligent that if you dont live within walking distance of getting your share of watching racing or your daily fix of gambling rush you wouldnt copme within 20 miles of the place--the racing commission should take a more active role in who they license as track owners and have a more rigid set of rules in how the tracks are run within their jurisdiction-without any changes in track business the shelf life of racing is extremely limited

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