'Horseplayers' on ESQ TV -- Debuts 1/21, 10p ET

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Originally Posted by jms62

Also watched and was expecting not to like it due to some of the "mistakes" pointed out here. I was pleasantly surprised, I also loved the New York crews. Question I have was the breeders cup footage of Helmers shot after the fact. I have never seen someone so devoid of emotion after a major possibly life altering score.

I got the sense from Hellmers that despite building the lead through the day, he never felt comfortable. I think he was girding himself against the possibility of the repeat an anguishing beat... and he was right. That McGoey did it a second year in a row is one of the most remarkable, implausible results imaginable.

I didn't realize that I hadn't commented yet about the show.. I didn't get to it until Wednesday and enjoyed it. Early highlight was scene at Belmont track kitchen Morning Line with Conte where the great (sometime jock agent) Winston Heslop was hanging out. Was sad seeing St. Nicholas Abbey and Ramon in spots. Thought despite the minor glitches and simplified betting conversation that it was entertaining and a good start.