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Okay Breeders' Cup, so...

1. Which day is the Marathon going to be on? (Friday as its says on The Website or Saturday as it is published in th Horsemen's Guide)

2. Guess some of the Saturday races will only be on TVG, first BC race is 1:20, ABC doesn't come on (well, that what the schedule says) until 2.

Wow, negative Tuesday got off to an extremely early start today.........................

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Originally Posted by MaTH716 (Post 800562)

Wow, negative Tuesday got off to an extremely early start today.........................

Well, this is kinda upbeat for Alan.

Isn't the Breeders Cup over two months away?

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Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey (Post 800642)

Isn't the Breeders Cup over two months away?

I saw the weather report..rain both days. Capping for off track now

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Originally Posted by GBBob (Post 800660)

I saw the weather report..rain both days. Capping for off track now

They should hold it in a domed track.

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Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey (Post 800664)

They should hold it in a veladrome.

FTFY

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Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey (Post 800664)

They should hold it in a domed track.

Here's an early schedule...
Friday, November 4 • 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. Race 1
2:31 p.m. Race 2
3:02 p.m. Race 3
3:33 p.m. Race 4
4:10 p.m. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint (ESPN2)
4:52 p.m. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (ESPN2)
5:35 p.m. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (ESPN2)
6:17 p.m. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (ESPN2)
6:57 p.m. Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (ESPN2)
7:42 p.m. Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic (ESPN2)
8:15 p.m. Race 11

Saturday, November 5 • 12:05 p.m.
12:05 p.m. Race 1
12:37 p.m. Race 2
1:20 p.m. Breeders' Cup Juvenile (No TV)
1:55 p.m. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (No TV)
2:35 p.m. Breeders' Cup Sprint (ABC)
3:20 p.m. Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (ABC)
4:00 p.m. Breeders' Cup Marathon (ESPN)
4:40 p.m. Breeders' Cup Mile (ESPN)
5:20 p.m. Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (ESPN)
6:00 p.m. Breeders' Cup Turf (ESPN)
7:00 p.m. Breeders' Cup Classic (ESPN)
7:35 p.m. Race 12
8:10 p.m. Race 13

Race order subject to change and will be finalized in late October.

TV Schedule
Friday, November 4, 2011 ESPN2 4:00 – 8:00 pm ET
Saturday, November 5, 2011 ABC 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET* | ESPN 3:30 – 7:15 pm**

*Telecast may not been seen in some markets.
**may be joined in progress due to College Football over-run.

Not sure where this came from, but a preliminary race order that contemplates no live TV overage for the Juvenile - an original BC championship race which would showcase early candidates for the 2012 Triple Crown - is simply ludicrous. It should be run where the meaningless Dirt Mile or Marathon are.

Of course, maybe Calvin Borel has promised to do something completely stupid after the Marathon two years in a row, in which case, that race would be a ratings bonanza.

The prelim race orders mean nothing.

can we assume that the Juvie will be broadcast live on TVG or HRTV?

I dont know how all that works when the major networks are covering the days races.

It will end up with the Marathon and the Turf Sprint as the races NOT on TV,then the normal way of dirt,turf,dirt,turf till the Classic