TVG Sold?

[Stickhorse]

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]

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

[letswastemoney]

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.