tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800109.post1803335644173312651..comments2023-10-07T09:41:15.262-05:00Comments on Post Parade: Rachel Alexandra, Zenyatta, and Swirling Television Logicsuebrouxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14266413999194928332noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800109.post-46712709378011703222010-05-24T16:07:01.531-05:002010-05-24T16:07:01.531-05:00It always kind of amuses me when you can *see* the...It always kind of amuses me when you can *see* the race taking place in the background while the commentator drones on about "Touching Owner Story B" for the third time in the broadcast.viagra onlinehttp://www.xlpharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800109.post-73347484482856734722010-04-02T11:12:21.037-05:002010-04-02T11:12:21.037-05:00Actually, the "already broadcasting other spo...Actually, the "already broadcasting other sports" line is not a foregone conclusion. <br /><br />Anyone remember what ESPN was showing when Curlin returned from his World Cup victory in Dubai and ran in the Stephen Foster? <br /><br />It was some sort of canine athletics/obstacle course for dogs thing. I kid you not. Not even a proper "dog show." <br /><br />I know we can't beat the NCAA or NFL, but by god, we can beat dogs running through (non flammable) hoola-hoops.Kevin Staffordhttp://www.theaspiringhorseplayer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800109.post-25421056856067481352010-03-12T15:21:36.865-06:002010-03-12T15:21:36.865-06:00Anon is dead on right. All the networks are alread...Anon is dead on right. All the networks are already broadcasting other sporting events that get much higher ratings than any tune up race would get. <br /><br />As for the Derby, NBC treats it as an "event" and does quite well with it that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800109.post-7591577087364540332010-03-12T14:37:24.362-06:002010-03-12T14:37:24.362-06:001) Tell me which track has the $200k to get on TV ...1) Tell me which track has the $200k to get on TV this Saturday? Let me know which network is going to dump out of their contractual obligations to show golf (NBC) and college hoops (Disney & CBS) to show two races that are really just tune-ups.<br />2) As far as the 2 hours of filler, you should be specific about the fact that is how NBC shows the Derby. ESPN has shown the undercard from Churchill for years and packs more racing into their broadcasts. Derby Day is the highest rated racing show on ESPN all year - more than the racing packed Breeders' Cup shows.<br />3) The Triple Crown races are events and are covered the same way as Olympics or the Super Bowl. Many, many more people tune in who have no familiarity with the storylines of the game and need to be informed and given a reason to watch. For those of us who follow the game, there's ESPN, TVG and HRTV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20800109.post-28050060136175093092010-03-12T13:32:32.777-06:002010-03-12T13:32:32.777-06:00The number one complaint to me by non-racing fans ...The number one complaint to me by non-racing fans who have tried to watch racing on TV is the 2 hours of filler (or more) for a 2 minute race. When I explain that there are actually races during that time but they're not being shown, people who have never watched a horse race before in their life immediately see how dumb that is.<br /><br />It always kind of amuses me when you can *see* the race taking place in the background while the commentator drones on about "Touching Owner Story B" for the third time in the broadcast.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825526017096009319noreply@blogger.com