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Old 05-03-2015, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by largo1 View Post
I have greatly enjoyed the coverage in the past, just not this year. I enjoy watching the vignettes about each horse and owner/trainer/jockey. I know some people don't like that 'fluff" but I want to hear about, and see the horses.I don't know why 2 ice skaters have to play such a big role on Derby Day. In the past the "hoopla" as we call it has been really entertaining to watch. I don't want to turn on the race i minute before post. I want to be entertained.
I watched a complete broadcast of the Derby from the 80's on Youtube a few weeks ago and it was so much more enjoyable.
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