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Old 11-18-2009, 02:10 PM
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If the tv network wanted to come up with primetime money for the Derby then why not? Otherwise why bother?
Why bother - the audience and exposure would be HUGE - and be good for racing.
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:12 PM
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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.

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Old 11-18-2009, 02:16 PM
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:30 PM
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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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Old 11-18-2009, 02:32 PM
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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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Old 11-19-2009, 08:50 AM
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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?
i was going to say the same thing. post time is too early anyway and the race does not go off until late in the day. start at noon. the sport needs help and exposure would help. i just don't know how much changing the derby time would do though. its the derby after all and anyone that cares already knows about it. the friday night breeders cup deal would help more i think. most casual fans don't even pay attention to friday. the derby is "tradition", this friday breeders cup deal goes relatively unknown and uncovered.
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Old 11-19-2009, 09:07 AM
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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?

This is an excellent point. I usually don't leave out of Churchill until after 8 anyway. An hour an a half gives you a primetime audience, which could really be a big deal for casual observers.
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:41 PM
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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.
From a logistics standpoint it might be too difficult to pull off a Friday night Oaks, at least as long as CD has such an early post for the first on Derby Day.
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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.
Plus I would be able to bet a Derby non-hungover, getting drunk again maybe not at least not hungover. Last two Derby mornings have been HORRIBLE!!
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Old 11-18-2009, 03:36 PM
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Plus I would be able to bet a Derby non-hungover, getting drunk again maybe not at least not hungover. Last two Derby mornings have been HORRIBLE!!

Couple more hours of good drinking...Can't see any reason why it wouldn't be good
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Plus I would be able to bet a Derby non-hungover, getting drunk again maybe not at least not hungover. Last two Derby mornings have been HORRIBLE!!
Two words: All- nighter...reminds me of a day back in my early 20's when my friends and I took the "Super Bowl Challenge". Basically, we met at 10pm Saturday night and didn't go to sleep until after the Super Bowl Party the next evening. Bar- Gentleman's Club- Casino (only place open Sunday morn)- Party setup- Party- Sleep.
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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.

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i agree! push post back to 8:05 no later than 9:05. tv comes on 2-3hr before, shorten the time between races. it would do well.
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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.

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The Fri BC at night would make sense
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Why bother - the audience and exposure would be HUGE - and be good for racing.
Arent Sat night TV ratings the weeks worst?
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