Kentucky Derby @ night?

[slotdirt]

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?

[johnny pinwheel]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

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.

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

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.