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Will the racing industry see an up-trend in 2011 or a further decline in attendance, handle and new fan acquisitions?

This is the turn-around year for the racing industry. Expect big increases across the board.
24% (55 votes)
Thoroughbred racing might see a modest gain at best with an improving economy.
38% (87 votes)
Racing continues to struggle acquiring new fans, so expect further declines across the board.
39% (89 votes)
Total votes: 231

2010 Horse of the Year should be...

Zenyatta - not only because of her racing ability, but also because of her enormous popularity.
73% (153 votes)
Blame should be Horse of the Year. He beat Zenyatta fair and square.
21% (44 votes)
I believe Horse of the Year should be someone other than Zenyatta or Blame.
6% (12 votes)
Total votes: 209

What to do with my $2 win bet on Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup Classic?

Keep the ticket - it's a piece of horse racing history and well worth holding onto.
71% (71 votes)
Cash the ticket - money is money and every winning bet counts.
9% (9 votes)
Throw the ticket out because Zenyatta won't win this year's 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
20% (20 votes)
Total votes: 100

Will Zenyatta be beaten in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic?

No, Zenyatta is just too tough and will retire undefeated and go down in history.
68% (67 votes)
Quality Road will beat Zenyatta in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic.
7% (7 votes)
Too many unknowns with the Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs. Don't expect Zenyatta to win.
22% (22 votes)
Lookin' at Lucky is at the top of his game for trainer Bob Baffert. The Classic is all his.
3% (3 votes)
Total votes: 99

Should the Breeders' Cup be held each year at the same racing venue to help build a consistent fan base?

No, the Breeders' Cup needs to be held at different tracks to ensure that racing fans from all over the country can enjoy it.
67% (47 votes)
Yes, at Santa Anita now that it is going back to a dirt racing surface, has warm weather and high surrounding population.
13% (9 votes)
It should go back and forth between two tracks, but both should be located in warm weather locations.
6% (4 votes)
It should be held at Churchill Downs every year because Kentucky IS the thoroughbred breeding capital.
14% (10 votes)
Total votes: 70

Attendance at the 2010 Breeders' Cup Saturday event will be?

With Zenyatta running the 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic, expect the attendance to far exceed last year's numbers.
48% (43 votes)
The weather will be a big factor at this year's Breeders' Cup; therefore, this is the only selection.
8% (7 votes)
Expect one of the biggest crowds to attend the 2010 Saturday Breeders' Cup races.
18% (16 votes)
Without Zenyatta, the attendance for the Breeders' Cup Championships will be under 55,000.
2% (2 votes)
Who cares about how many people show up? I just can't wait for this great horse racing event to begin.
24% (22 votes)
Total votes: 90

What more would be required of Zenyatta to be recognized as the greatest racing mare in history?

Zenyatta is already the greatest racing mare in history and doesn't have to prove another thing.
41% (33 votes)
A win in the Breeders' Cup Classic on a dirt surface against the boys will guarantee her placement as the best racing mare ever.
39% (31 votes)
If she wins her next start at Hollywood Park, before the Breeders' Cup Classic, she should be considered the greaest racing mare
1% (1 vote)
It doesn't matter what Zenyatta does the rest of the year, she will not be the greatest female race horse ever.
19% (15 votes)
Total votes: 80

2010 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs means what?

Probably one of the most exciting Breeders' Cup weekends we've had for several years.
16% (8 votes)
Running the Breeders' Cup back on dirt, which is what the Breeders' Cup was when introduced over 25 years ago.
27% (13 votes)
A much bigger crowd than we've seen in recent years for the Breeders' Cup.
14% (7 votes)
This year's Breeders' Cup is not about location. It's all about the great champion race mare Zenyatta.
43% (21 votes)
Total votes: 49

Time for the 2010 Breeders' Cup at Churchill Downs - What Are We Expecting?

A much more exciting event than the 2009 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita.
44% (28 votes)
I'm not anticipating this year's Breeders' Cup event to be as good as last year.
10% (6 votes)
Right now, my expectations are for about the same quality of racing as last year's Breeders' Cup.
19% (12 votes)
It's too early to tell yet. We'll know for sure in about another month.
27% (17 votes)
Total votes: 63

If Zenyatta runs in the 2010 Breeders' Cup, will it be in the Ladies' Classic or the Classic itself?

Zenyatta will run in the 2010 Classic to ensure her status as the best female horse in history.
55% (60 votes)
Zenyatta will race in the Ladies' Classic and still will get Horse of the Year honors.
5% (6 votes)
Her next start and how she does will determine if Zenyatta will race against the boys at the Breeders' Cup.
33% (36 votes)
I don't expect Zenyatta to race in any 2010 Breeders' Cup race.
7% (8 votes)
Total votes: 110


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