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View Poll Results: Should the Kentucky Derby be run at night? | |||
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31 | 34.07% |
No |
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60 | 65.93% |
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![]() "This is about doing something for the future of racing, and the future of racing at Churchill Downs," track President Kevin Flanery said at a news conference.
Asked if the Derby might some day be run at night, Flanery replied "you never say never," but added that the focus now is on operating racing under the lights and the experience for fans. "Let's get that right first," he said. http://www.dailymail.com/ap/ApTopStories/200911170661 |
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![]() There's been plenty written about the prospect of racing getting some of the big events on in prime time like most of the major sports...
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![]() Actually, this would be a great example of when to say never.
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![]() If the tv network wanted to come up with primetime money for the Derby then why not? Otherwise why bother?
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![]() Considering what's going on in the sports marketplace that time of year I think the Derby at night is a terrific idea.
I also imagine the BC is tinkering with the idea of moving some of Friday's races into primetime provided the 2 day format stays. What the hell, ratings couldn't be any worse for the BC, unless it's moved to Versus. NT |
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![]() thats a peach hon..
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![]() Throw the Oaks in primetime Friday and see what happens. Sure would make for a really fun night in Louisville- though it's already one of the best weekends of the year.
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![]() I'm totally supportive of this idea. Really, since the Derby is always run at like 6:40 anyway, why would it matter if post time is at noon instead of 10:30 that day and they run the Derby at 8:10 instead of the current time?
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Couple more hours of good drinking...Can't see any reason why it wouldn't be good |
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![]() Saturday night is a dead night for TV.
But in this case, what is 'night' ? 10pm? 8pm? Or just extending the daytime hours to catch a better time say... 7:45pm? |
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