HRTV coverage

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by lemoncrush

I apologize if this is old news, but I try to avoid watching HRTV as much as possible, as they present some of the most bland personalities in television history.
But I tuned in to watch the Woodbine mile yesterday, and... what the hell was that thing at the bottom of the screen that moves the horse numbers around like a video game? I can actually see it being useful for superfecta players, as you always know where your horse it, but god is it distracting.
I couldn't pay attention to the race, it was like I was back in an arcade playing ms. pac man. Is this HRTV technology, or is it something woodbine does???

L/C..

Woodbine.. Microchips in the saddlecloths. A project pioneered by Barry Weisbord, originally used/tested with standardbreds... He'll be on with us at ATRAB later this week to discuss it.. Wednesday I think.. Has been well received so far..

(And give me the sedate, informative/newsy HRTV personalities over the hyper/overwrought TVG personalities any time..)

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by Kasept

L/C..

Woodbine.. Microchips in the saddlecloths. A project pioneered by Barry Weisbord, originally used/tested with standardbreds... He'll be on with us at ATRAB later this week to discuss it.. Wednesday I think.. Has been well received so far..

(And give me the sedate, informative/newsy HRTV personalities over the hyper/overwrought TVG personalities any time..)

interesting. I can see how it might engage novice players and make it easier to follow the horse you wagered on, but to me, it was nothing but a distraction, although it did make me laugh out loud the first time I saw it.

I don't want to get into another HRTV Vs TVG, but I don't rely on any of the personalities for handicapping (except Gary Stevens, who I think brings a lot to the table). Otherwise, it doesn't matter what network it is. Hell, I'd watch the freakin' Lifetime network if they carried Santa Anita!