DO THE JOCKEY CLUB & BREEDERS’ CUP REALLY CARE ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RACING?
It’s a fair question.
Southern California has been one of the pillars of American Thoroughbred racing for generations. It has produced Hall of Fame horses, Hall of Fame trainers, Hall of Fame jockeys, world-class owners, breeders, and some of the biggest wagering events in America.
Today, that foundation is under tremendous pressure.
If Southern California continues its gradual decline, this won’t remain a California problem, it will become a national problem.
Less racing means fewer owners.
Fewer owners means fewer horses.
Fewer horses means fewer mares bred, fewer yearlings sold, smaller auction catalogs, lower auction prices, and less revenue flowing throughout the Thoroughbred economy.
The ripple effects won’t stop at Santa Anita, Del Mar, or Los Alamitos. They’ll be felt in Kentucky, New York, Florida, and every state connected to breeding, sales, and racing.
Meanwhile, The Jockey Club and the Breeders’ Cup collectively control more than $160 million in cash and liquid investments. Many in the industry, including me, believe a much greater share of those resources should be invested in protecting and growing one of the sport’s most important racing circuits before the damage becomes irreversible.
This isn’t about charity.
It’s about protecting the long-term future of American Thoroughbred racing.
If Southern California gradually disappears, the breeding industry, horse sales, wagering, and the national racing product will all feel the consequences.
By then, it will be too late to ask what could have been done.
So the question remains:
Do The Jockey Club and the Breeders’ Cup truly care about the future of Southern California racing…or are they willing to watch one of the sport’s greatest regions slowly fade away while sitting on more than $160 million in reserves?
The entire industry deserves an answer. NOW!
REFORM IS COMING! Repost and speak out.
@BreedersCup@jockeyclub
🚨SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUILT THE STAGE. BREEDERS’ CUP BUILT THEIR $120 MILLION PORTFOLIO.🚨
10 of the last 15 Breeders’ Cups have been held at Santa Anita or Del Mar.
Read that again.
For two-thirds of the last 15 years, the Breeders’ Cup has relied on Southern California’s fans, horsemen, owners, racetracks, weather, and world-class venues to showcase its biggest event.
They USED our fan base.
They USED our wagering.
They USED our race days.
They USED our prestige.
They USED Southern California to build one of the most recognizable brands in horse racing.
Meanwhile, the @BreedersCup has amassed a massive investment portfolio, including investments in oil & gas minerals, hedge funds, venture capital, and other financial assets, while Southern California racing has been fighting for its future.
I’ve been documenting this for nearly six months.
Not one meaningful commitment.
Not one bold financial initiative.
Not one serious plan to help stabilize the region that has done more than any other to elevate the Breeders’ Cup over the past 15 years.
Instead, they continue growing their financial portfolio while one of the sport’s most important racing circuits struggles.
So here’s my question to the Breeders’ Cup Board of Directors:
After bringing your World Championships to Southern California 10 of the last 15 years, exactly how much do you believe you owe the future of Southern California racing?
Because from where I sit, you’ve taken plenty.
Now it’s time to give something back.
The entire industry is watching.
No more excuses. No more silence. It’s time for action.
REFORM IS COMING! Repost and speak out.
@BreedersCup@jockeyclub
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@westlakeracing With out an investment in aftercare, and I’m not talking about the TAA, I’m talking about the small sanctuary’s and rescues we’re the ones cleaning up the industry’s mess on a daily basis, why aren’t they?
@westlakeracing And the rescues taking care of the horses discarded by the industry continue to struggle. While many are off living it up in the EU for Royal Ascot.