Travis, I don't really think so, or at least I don't look at ESPN as my simo feed. I like Kenny a lot, I love the guy's sense of humor, his dry wit. And goodness knows, he can laugh at himself.

THIS was a money decision, a business decision on ESPN's part. When a corporation has put into racing what ESPN has committed, especially more recently, adding the BC, they want the very best, the most knowledgable in the broadcast booth. That's what they have in Moss and Bailey. As far as whether one likes or detest Bailey is irrelevant, and many feel--one way or the other. It's not possible to discount the knowledge of these two. And as far as Bailey, he is in an extremely unique situation knowing what no one else can provide from the riding standpoint. Discussing how the race may unfold.

ESPN offers entertainment in the pieces with Jeannine Edwards and Hank Goldberg. The stories put together in horses and owners like Barbaro, etc., etc.

Anchoring of any sport, be it horseracing, or football, or Nascar, or something else is based, first, on knowledge. When the cameras are turned on, those anchors are the first voices that one sees and hears. Those voices often keep one tuned in.

This decision was about ratings and money.

Plus, Kenny has a gig doing commercials. Plenty of exposure there. Bailey, on the other hand, has not yet been called to tout anything other than his own DVDs and his book. I imagine Kenny is still smiling.