Cutbacks at TVG

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by jms62

The bottom line is that their selection of tracks simply blows especially in the winter.

Granted it's not the best collection of tracks going, but that being said the coverage that they provide these tracks just isn't good and doesn't enhance the races/betting opportunities. New York is a major circuit and they carry races from all three NYRA tracks. Why not dedicate a person to be on site in NY? Granted the inner isn't the most exciting meet in the world, but maybe the right coverage would enhance the broadcast for some of their customers.

I try to think about the formats that they use and unfortunately many of them lack any kind of substance. Obviously the best formats (as far as I'm concerned) is when they go on site with dedicated analysts from certain tracks. People like Jill Byrne(when she was there), Les Onaka and even Dave Brower when he gave reports from the Meadowlands. People like this had strong opinions based on knowledge and information from specializing on a specific circuit. People like this brought things to the table instead of just being a tapehead pushing one of their numerous pick 4 tickets from across the country that he/she threw together. I also though Paul LoDuca was very good where ever they stuck him.

There's nothing they could do about the racing, but there is plenty they could do to upgrade and enhance the broadcasts for their customers.