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Old 11-18-2009, 01:55 PM
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Actually, this would be a great example of when to say never.
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:01 PM
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If the tv network wanted to come up with primetime money for the Derby then why not? Otherwise why bother?
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:10 PM
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If the tv network wanted to come up with primetime money for the Derby then why not? Otherwise why bother?
Why bother - the audience and exposure would be HUGE - and be good for racing.
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:12 PM
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Considering what's going on in the sports marketplace that time of year I think the Derby at night is a terrific idea.

I also imagine the BC is tinkering with the idea of moving some of Friday's races into primetime provided the 2 day format stays. What the hell, ratings couldn't be any worse for the BC, unless it's moved to Versus.

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Old 11-18-2009, 02:16 PM
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:30 PM
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Throw the Oaks in primetime Friday and see what happens. Sure would make for a really fun night in Louisville- though it's already one of the best weekends of the year.
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:32 PM
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I'm totally supportive of this idea. Really, since the Derby is always run at like 6:40 anyway, why would it matter if post time is at noon instead of 10:30 that day and they run the Derby at 8:10 instead of the current time?
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:41 PM
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Throw the Oaks in primetime Friday and see what happens. Sure would make for a really fun night in Louisville- though it's already one of the best weekends of the year.
From a logistics standpoint it might be too difficult to pull off a Friday night Oaks, at least as long as CD has such an early post for the first on Derby Day.
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Old 11-18-2009, 03:34 PM
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Throw the Oaks in primetime Friday and see what happens. Sure would make for a really fun night in Louisville- though it's already one of the best weekends of the year.
Plus I would be able to bet a Derby non-hungover, getting drunk again maybe not at least not hungover. Last two Derby mornings have been HORRIBLE!!
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Old 11-18-2009, 03:50 PM
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Old 11-18-2009, 03:16 PM
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Considering what's going on in the sports marketplace that time of year I think the Derby at night is a terrific idea.

I also imagine the BC is tinkering with the idea of moving some of Friday's races into primetime provided the 2 day format stays. What the hell, ratings couldn't be any worse for the BC, unless it's moved to Versus.

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i agree! push post back to 8:05 no later than 9:05. tv comes on 2-3hr before, shorten the time between races. it would do well.
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Considering what's going on in the sports marketplace that time of year I think the Derby at night is a terrific idea.

I also imagine the BC is tinkering with the idea of moving some of Friday's races into primetime provided the 2 day format stays. What the hell, ratings couldn't be any worse for the BC, unless it's moved to Versus.

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The Fri BC at night would make sense
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Old 11-18-2009, 03:50 PM
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Why bother - the audience and exposure would be HUGE - and be good for racing.
Arent Sat night TV ratings the weeks worst?
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:37 PM
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If the tv network wanted to come up with primetime money for the Derby then why not? Otherwise why bother?
What kind of money? If it isn't enough to fix some specific issue then forget it.
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Old 11-18-2009, 03:51 PM
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What kind of money? If it isn't enough to fix some specific issue then forget it.
I dont know, maybe 100 million for 5 years?
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Old 11-18-2009, 05:30 PM
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Saturday night is a dead night for TV.

But in this case, what is 'night' ? 10pm? 8pm? Or just extending the daytime hours to catch a better time say... 7:45pm?
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