11/11 ATR: The Great HOTY Debate

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

The triple crown races outweigh the Breeders Cup as far as people who watch it. I read the TV ratings were low again for the BC.

Tons more people watched the Preakness I would guess.

Racing on TV starts/stops with the Derby, carries into the Preakness is society likes the winner and will only watch the Belmont if it's a big story (Triple Crown etc.)

The Breeders' Cup is a really tough sell on TV because it lasts all day and there is 30 minutes between races. People who are in the game complain about the angles used and stuff when in reality they should realize those who are fringe fans are more apt to watch/enjoy if they can see some fun angles versus the boring pan shot.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Racing on TV starts/stops with the Derby, carries into the Preakness is society likes the winner and will only watch the Belmont if it's a big story (Triple Crown etc.)

The Breeders' Cup is a really tough sell on TV because it lasts all day and there is 30 minutes between races. People who are in the game complain about the angles used and stuff when in reality they should realize those who are fringe fans are more apt to watch/enjoy if they can see some fun angles versus the boring pan shot.

Travis if Rachel would have raced against Zenyatta the ratings for that time slot would have been wonderful.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Travis if Rachel would have raced against Zenyatta the ratings for that time slot would have been wonderful.

Probably, but I'm speaking in non-headliner years which this was w/out that match-up.

[slotdirt]

I doubt they would have. People just don't watch horse racing, no matter what the matchup.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I doubt they would have. People just don't watch horse racing, no matter what the matchup.

I concur.

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Racing on TV starts/stops with the Derby, carries into the Preakness is society likes the winner and will only watch the Belmont if it's a big story (Triple Crown etc.)

The Breeders' Cup is a really tough sell on TV because it lasts all day and there is 30 minutes between races. People who are in the game complain about the angles used and stuff when in reality they should realize those who are fringe fans are more apt to watch/enjoy if they can see some fun angles versus the boring pan shot.

Or enjoy a really good race call!!!