Coops, like most things in life it depends on the person and there are many reasons, far too many to even touch on. In general horse racing carries with it a social status and glamour that is not a characteristic of dog racing. It is very clear that I am a "dog man" but although she is no snob (well not too bad), my wife would much prefer the glamour and the colour of the gallops. And don't get me wrong, I really enjoy our days out at let's say Vic Derby Day, fantastic, everything about it. The money factor is of course also a huge factor, the dream of getting a stallion like Redoute's Choice or Encosta De Lago is a big attraction. I can remember around 1970 first prize at Goulbourn being $15. I would be surprised if in real money terms it is any better now. Try explaining this to a non-dog people and why you do it. Another factor is that we all know that most slow raceshorses finish up in a can of Pal or wherever, but it is not as strong a public perception as the negative one that applies to dog racing. I am an old softy and it was always difficult for me to come to terms with "putting down" the poor little buggers, they are such beautiful animals. You just can't keep them otherwise you would have a backyard full of old dogs. Dog racing also carries with it other negative public perceptions but I won't even "go there".