Battaglia out on NBC for Breeders Cup

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Originally Posted by dellinger63

The people who 'bet' the sport, like me, won't and don't need to listen to NBC's coverage on what drink is hot, what owner had a dream about their horse, etc. etc.

However the people new to betting the sport and those who tune in a few times a year will undoubtedly enjoy Eddie O far more than Battaglia. And I really think you're underestimating Olczyk's racing knowledge and the fact he'll bring the viewpoint of both an owner and successful handicapper, a viewpoint Mike B. doesn't have.

So that is what people do as the racing analyst? They tell you what drink to buy? You work for NBC or NTRA?

I dont get that watching say Fox's broadcast this year, which have been very well done, very informative, and is the better direction the sport should follow.

I am clearly in the minority on this, which in this sport makes me even more confident I am right.