Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs will Save Horse Racing

It’s no secret that horse racing has taken a hit over the past few years. It was the dominant sport for decades along with baseball and boxing. The younger generation has not connected with the sport over the last 15 years. Tracks are having a difficult time getting patrons through the door. I have a feeling that’s all starting to change. The folks at Churchill Downs are now taking a new approach to running their tracks. I think over the next few years you will see new entertainment ideas that will cater to the younger generation such as concerts, new ways to bet, more entertainment at the tracks, etc. Churchill Downs has a smart executive named Mike Mossholder who has some great ideas and his team is going to change the way you experience a race when you watch the horses go around the track. I think it is overdue and finally someone in the horse racing industry is stepping up and creating an entertainment atmosphere.