The bigger issue is that, as an industry, horse racing still hasn’t figured out how to bring in new people. Growth remains dependent on a small group of individuals, rather than a sustainable, scalable approach. That’s the real failure—and it’s been ignored for far too long.
Bloodhorse – Industry Voices – FanDuel TV’s Demise a Symptom of Bigger Issues
Phil has a question:
How many non-OTB bars in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Saskatoon, Winnipeg or Toronto will be hosting a Kentucky Derby party on May 2, 2026.
How many non-playoff bars in Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto will be showing NHL playoff hockey on May 2, 2026.
Paulick Report – NYRA, FOX Discussing Plans To ‘Fill The Void’ Left By FanDuel TV
TDN – Drew Couto Q&A On FanDuel News: “Time To Change”
When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.
Chinese proverb
Front Office Sports – Eric Fisher – NFL Seeks Buyers for 5 Games, Drops ‘MNF’ Doubleheaders
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.
William Arthur Ward
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
Stephen Hawking
Paulick Report – Andrew Cohen – Keeping Pace: The Will And The Ways To Replace FanDuel
Phil has a question:
When will Andrew Cohen’s trainer remove the rose coloured blinkers.
The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.
Socrates
Phil has a question:
How many racing fans really want some idiot on a horse jamming a microphone into the jockey’s face seconds after the race is over to get nothing but a spew of cliches.
How much more effective was the silent post Dubai Cup clip of Jose Ortiz as he made his way to the winner’s circle.
Bloodhorse – Byron King – FanDuel’s Television Phase-Out Shocks Racing Industry
Phil M. Stockmen