Big Days and Big Bettors

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The following is from a Charles Hayward post:

My personal view, as a former President and CEO at NYRA (2004-2012), is "Big Days" are of more interest to the casual fan than the serious betting customer, who drives the wagering business for the entire race meet. Spreading the stakes races throughout the meet and bumping up the purses of overnight stakes to create more consistent betting cards would generate more handle or wagering activity over time.  By focusing on a "Big Days" stakes consolidation program, the regular race days will become less attractive to the serious bettors and, over time, Saratoga will lose some of its luster as "The August Place To Be."

https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/commentary/congratulations-nyra-great-saratoga-meet-what-comes-next

I have thought that the casual fan is grist for the mill for the serious bettor.  I am curious what people here think.