Rachel Alexandra (116 Beyer for Haskell)

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I don't think it's a bad idea, but I think you are punishing the loyal fans who watch and play all year round just to cater to a fan base that probably won't watch another race until the derby. I enjoy watching and playing the entire day. I look at it as a second Super Bowl. Plus, I still miss stuff with 45 minutes in between races now I will only have about 15. Lets face it a day at the track is a day at the track. It should not be made into a 2 hour made for TV special.

Oh yeah, Awesome pics Rev. Thanks for posting.

There is nothing untrue in what you say. The simple fact remains that in its current structure it is a terrible television event so the idea that the BC is going to draw in new fans is unrealistic. You can't have less than 4 minutes of action an hour and keep casual fans watching.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

There is nothing untrue in what you say. The simple fact remains that in its current structure it is a terrible television event so the idea that the BC is going to draw in new fans is unrealistic. You can't have less than 4 minutes of action an hour and keep casual fans watching.

That's why they have to take other opportunites to drag them in. The BC is a tough platform to sell to would be fans because of the all day format not to mention the two words College Football. If they are able to get/have the fans before the BC then those people might be a bit captivavted, or to watch a horse that they might have seen in a well promoted race during the summer.
Then maybe NTRA/BC could buy some air time on other networks to remind people and advertise the upcoming stars in the next race that will be going off in about 10 or so minutes. ABC could have some sort of crawl with updates reguarding post times and prices. At least you might get a few people that will be reminded and flip over to watch a race or two and not have to watch the endless garbage that goes into making a 6 hour show (that most races fans let alone newbies don't care about to watch).

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

That's why they have to take other opportunites to drag them in. The BC is a tough platform to sell to would be fans because of the all day format not to mention the two words College Football. If they are able to get/have the fans before the BC then those people might be a bit captivavted, or to watch a horse that they might have seen in a well promoted race during the summer.
Then maybe NTRA/BC could buy some air time on other networks to remind people and advertise the upcoming stars in the next race that will be going off in about 10 or so minutes. ABC could have some sort of crawl with updates reguarding post times and prices. At least you might get a few people that will be reminded and flip over to watch a race or two and not have to watch the endless garbage that goes into making a 6 hour show (that most races fans let alone newbies don't care about to watch).

The obvious point that Rachel will bring more viewership is a complete axiom

[brockguy]

in fairness, the Euros we sent over for the Classic last year were pretty good, same with this year..

It will be one of the biggest missed opportunites in horse racing if they can't get Zenyatta and Rachel in the starting gates together, be it with other fillies, colts, mares, turf horses, poly horses, dirt horses or on their own..

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by freddymo

The obvious point that Rachel will bring more viewership is a complete axiom

The idea that she wouldnt bring in more viewers is ridiclous

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The idea that she wouldnt bring in more viewers is ridiclous

Agreed

[cabvmd]

Revidere,


You must have some camera.

Those pics are beautiful.

I was there in the paddock and saw her up close, she has some look in her eye. And cool and well behaved. Exudes class.


Congrats to your daughter for her horse show ribbon.

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by cabvmd

Revidere,


You must have some camera.

Those pics are beautiful.

I was there in the paddock and saw her up close, she has some look in her eye. And cool and well behaved. Exudes class.


Congrats to your daughter for her horse show ribbon.

Thanks and Thanks. Why do they always say it's the camera?