However , religious evangelists were troubled by the gambling dimension , and democratic elements complained that it was too aristocratic , since only the rich could own very expensive competitive horses .
It involved owners , trainers and spectators from all social classes and both races .
Religious evangelists were troubled by the gambling dimension , and democratic elements complained that it was too aristocratic , since only the rich could own very expensive competitive horses .
It involved owners , trainers and spectators from all social classes and both races .