TVG Sold? - Page 2

Stickhorse · #21 01-27-2009, 10:59 PM

Criticism comes easier than craftsmanship.

Any and ALL televised horse racing is a GOOD THING!

Sadly we get less and less televised racing on the networks. Where was the HD coverage of the Sunshine Millions this year? And the Breeder's Cup off the Networks and now on on ESPN for a smaller audience. Yet people complain about the coverage the sport does receive. Personally I'm praying Magna can keep their head above water so we can continue to get HRTV.

No doubt Ken Rudolph is not Jim McKay but I'm sure he appeals to those that are not very familiar with the sport we love. Yes I much rather listen to Jon White but novices have a much easier time getting into the sport listening to a Ken Rudolph type who is more about entertaining the casual race fan.

Danzig · #22 01-27-2009, 11:13 PM

i seriously doubt that anyone other than hardcore fans even knows that hrtv exists, or could pick ken rudolph out of a lineup.

letswastemoney · #23 01-27-2009, 11:23 PM

It's hard for casual sports fans to be a true fan of horse racing. If it weren't for the gambling aspect, would a lot of us still follow all these stories? I've come to accept this will always be a small niche sport.

justindew · #24 01-28-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dagulla

What does this mean ?

Betfair allows customers to bet against a selected outcome by essentially becoming the bookmaker. In other words, if I think Horse A is going to lose in the 8th race at Fair Grounds, I can bet against that horse by accepting someone's bet ON Horse A at whatever odds the market is offering. If the odds on Horse A are 4-1, and he wins, then I have to pay out $4 for every $1 I "boooked" on Horse A.

But this is currently only available to customers outside the U.S., as it is illegal here.

2Hot4TV · #25 01-28-2009, 06:43 AM

Matt C. is a good handicapper, but the rest of TVG could not pick a winner in a 1 horse race.

MaTH716 · #26 01-28-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV

Matt C. is a good handicapper, but the rest of TVG could not pick a winner in a 1 horse race.

I think Simon Bray is very good too.

Bigsmc · #27 01-28-2009, 11:14 AM

They have zero tracks running this afternoon.....

MaTH716 · #28 01-28-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc

They have zero tracks running this afternoon.....

There probably happy about that, they can start their Los Al coverage 9 1/2 hours early. Add that to the non stop 4 hours of continuous coverage that they give to the actual card and it adds up to be a big day for Dave Weaver and Les Onaka!

Cannon Shell · #29 01-28-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

There probably happy about that, they can start their Los Al coverage 9 1/2 hours early. Add that to the non stop 4 hours of continuous coverage that they give to the actual card and it adds up to be a big day for Dave Weaver and Les Onaka!

I was watching Aussie racing the other day on TVG (shown between Los Al races) and found those two guys to be pretty good hosts.

MaTH716 · #30 01-28-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I was watching Aussie racing the other day on TVG (shown between Los Al races) and found those two guys to be pretty good hosts.

The problem is that they stay with Los Al so long. It seems like as soon as the horses are on the track for the post parade they stay at Los Al. They don't cut to any other live races or anything they might have missed.

Oaklawnfan · #31 01-28-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV

Matt C. is a good handicapper, but the rest of TVG could not pick a winner in a 1 horse race.

Hey Ken Rudoph picked Giacomo. He also has made a career of doing cameo walk-ons in a number of "B" movies. Usually as a police officer.

Habersham000 · #32 01-28-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Oaklawnfan

Hey Ken Rudoph picked Giacomo. He also has made a career of doing cameo walk-ons in a number of "B" movies. Usually as a police officer.

Ken Rudoph still likes to let people know that he picked Giacomo...get over it already

Bigsmc · #33 01-28-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

I was watching Aussie racing the other day on TVG (shown between Los Al races) and found those two guys to be pretty good hosts.

Aussies cancelled today too. Too hot down under.

smuthg · #34 01-28-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Habersham000

Ken Rudoph still likes to let people know that he picked Giacomo...get over it already

no joke... and by virtue of that one f'n "blind hog finding an acorn" selection, he thinks he's family to the Mosses and Mike Smith.

Danzig · #35 01-28-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Habersham000

Ken Rudoph still likes to let people know that he picked Giacomo...get over it already

just think if he had court vision once....

alysheba4 · #36 01-28-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Hot4TV

Matt C. is a good handicapper, but the rest of TVG could not pick a winner in a 1 horse race.

.......mr b and the sarge blow out matty c........is it me or does his voice make you want to jab an ice pick in your ear

smuthg · #37 01-28-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alysheba4

.......mr b and the sarge blow out matty c........is it me or does his voice make you want to jab an ice pick in your ear

I can tolerate him on Blinkers Off...

2Hot4TV · #38 01-28-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by alysheba4

.......mr b and the sarge blow out matty c........is it me or does his voice make you want to jab an ice pick in your ear

I cant listen to any of them too long. Shrup is real bad and Ken gets real old with his start of every race when he says " Good luck and ENJOY ".