Michael Phelps could be a boost for Racing

Yes, horse racing already has a number of high profile owners: weight loss guru Jenny Craig, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, to name a few. But even though these high profile figures are involved in the industry, they have brought few new fans with them, probably because they have not been overly vocal with their involvement with the sport. Of the three I mentioned, Jenny Craig is probably the most successful and outspoken about her position in the industry, but that could never compare to what Phelps could do for the sport. New fans = renewed interest which could boost horse racing past the image of a dying sport with very little new, young fans. I would say that's a win-win situation.