What is wrong with horse racing

[jms62]

Originally Posted by rgustafson

I have access to both TVG and HRTV as well but don't like to listen to all the worthless babble so for the most part I watch the races on Twinspires TV.

"Worthless Babble" ? Congratulations for picking every horse right when you handicap. I guess it is cool though to bash HRTV and TVG. IMHO you have to respect anyone willing to put out an opinion publically before the race happens regardless of the outcome.

[rgustafson]

Originally Posted by jms62

"Worthless Babble" ? Congratulations for picking every horse right when you handicap. I guess it is cool though to bash HRTV and TVG. IMHO you have to respect anyone willing to put out an opinion publically before the race happens regardless of the outcome.

You misunderstood my post. Not talking about the discussions about the races, but rather they too often get off on tangents and conversations that have nothing to do with horse racing.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by jms62

"Worthless Babble" ? Congratulations for picking every horse right when you handicap. I guess it is cool though to bash HRTV and TVG. IMHO you have to respect anyone willing to put out an opinion publically before the race happens regardless of the outcome.

There will never be a shortage of people willing to put out an opinion publicly . It is cool that the boss puts his opinion out there . He has a very good opinion. Most opinions out there, not so great.

[Uncle Daddy]

Originally Posted by jms62

"Worthless Babble" ? Congratulations for picking every horse right when you handicap. I guess it is cool though to bash HRTV and TVG. IMHO you have to respect anyone willing to put out an opinion publically before the race happens regardless of the outcome.

There are enough clients who agree with this take to justify paying 50 bucks a month for RTN package on Dish. Being able to control when you see races, seeing horses live in paddock & warm ups and not being subjected to endless push to fund an ADW for a Pick 4 .

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Uncle Daddy

There are enough clients who agree with this take to justify paying 50 bucks a month for RTN package on Dish. Being able to control when you see races, seeing horses live in paddock & warm ups and not being subjected to endless push to fund an ADW for a Pick 4 .

How many people do you think actually sign up for this service? My guess is that it is a losing proposition for Roberts Communication.

[tanner12oz]

$50 is pretty steep..basically double my cable bill. Would pay maybe $5 for the track feeds which are typically crap public access quality

[jms62]

Originally Posted by tanner12oz

$50 is pretty steep..basically double my cable bill. Would pay maybe $5 for the track feeds which are typically crap public access quality

Considering i can get NFL Package, MLB Extra Innings and NBA League pass for around $650 paying $600 For RTN is laughable. Its only priced about 5 times what it is reasonably worth. And that is a stretch since we can watch on our ADW's free.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by jms62

Considering i can get NFL Package, MLB Extra Innings and NBA League pass for around $650 paying $600 For RTN is laughable. Its only priced about 5 times what it is reasonably worth. And that is a stretch since we can watch on our ADW's free.

I only do center ice and red zone...
but I have considered opening a bar with tvs for sports, and getting the horse package....I figure it'd be a draw around here. well, south of here.

[Uncle Daddy]

Maybe harness, Thoroughbreds and dogs all being offered gets people over the hump.

I agree with other posts on value - should be a $19.99 adder. I just wanted to highlight that there is an alternative to the 2 regular stations if studio hosts and constant solicitation of pick 4's bother you