Horse-racing in America needs to improve its odds
A struggle for survival is under way for horses and courses
At Churchill Downs on May 6th Mage, a 15-1 shot, came from behind to win the Kentucky Derby, America’s pre-eminent horse race. The Derby, with its popularity, pageantry and mint juleps, is not typical. “The greatest two minutes in sports” is the only two minutes of horse-racing many Americans watch.
This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “Beyond Derby day”
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