NTRA Live

[Merlinsky]

I swear I did a search for NTRA and NTRA Live here so if it's been mentioned, I apologize. I've had issues with the online replay loop of ATR and haven't had time to check out the archive.

At any rate, Zenyatta and Rachel's races will be streaming today complete with webcast by Randy Moss. They're using this opportunity to launch NTRA's coverage of races like the Florida Derby and Sunland Park Derby. We're looking at 15-20 webcasts over the course of the year, and with all the interest in these two ladies it was a great opportunity for them to grab folks' attention. Even with the Apple Blossom on tv, good luck getting ESPN2 to carry the New Orleans Ladies. You have to register for NTRA.com if you haven't already, but it wasn't a big hassle whenever I did it.

http://ntra.com/content/display/news/NDUwMDQ=

I think it sounds pretty cool, and I really appreciate the effort. Coverage today starts at 6pm.

[Cannon Shell]

Thanks for posting the link

[philcski]

...And their website goes down.

OHHH.. the NTRA. Go baby go.

[Merlinsky]

Apparently we're not the only ones trying to get on. Sorry I'm sending you guys to a crashing site, but I guess everybody and their cousin's trying to see it. I hope it gets in order for Rachel's race. We're closing in on it.

[10 pnt move up]

Leave it to racing to F up the only good thing they got going...wonderful job by the sports leaders.

[Merlinsky]

NTRA posted an apology for the technical difficulties. Apparently it wasn't a full on crash. A relative handful of folks got to see it, most of us didn't. They claim they're going to fix the problem by the Florida Derby. I guess we give it another try next week.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Apparently we're not the only ones trying to get on. Sorry I'm sending you guys to a crashing site, but I guess everybody and their cousin's trying to see it. I hope it gets in order for Rachel's race. We're closing in on it.

LOL. Not your fault. They should have anticipated an overload of interest IMHO. Xpressbet was having problems with their video stream today too- just too many people on the site- I guess the upside is that's a good thing for racing!

[Sightseek]

HRTV online had problems, but they said that was because of their server in NY and the weather?

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

HRTV online had problems, but they said that was because of their server in NY and the weather?

That is the same as Xpressbet, probably the problem then.

[Merlinsky]

http://www.ntra.com/livevideo Florida Derby coverage. I take note that it's not /live but /livevideo so they've changed the url, possibly due to the technical situations from last week. Not sure why, I just know I tried to use the old link and it didn't work so use this one.

I'm watching right now so it's working this week. So far so good. Randy just went over the field, mentioned Radiohead's quarter crack issues. They just came back and are about to talk to Jerry Bailey via his cell, showing live feed of the paddock.

[Merlinsky]

http://www.ntra.com/content/display/news/NDUzNTI=

The Lexington S. coverage starts at 5pm, race at 5:15pm.

[Merlinsky]

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...of-derby-preps

They're back with some Derby preps. Here's the tentative schedule:

Sunday, April 3—Florida Derby (live) plus a review of earlier 2011 Kentucky Derby preps.
Saturday, April 9—Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (live) and preview of the Santa Anita Derby
Saturday, April 16—Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (live).
Date TBD—Randy Moss’s comprehensive Kentucky Derby preview.