NBC Blew this one

[Linny]

The fact that they simply ignored the race is pathetic, but what a great way it would have been to showcase them. I wish ESPN had the Preakness.

[ArlJim78]

i'm just so thrilled that they didn't cut the touching human interest story on Dutrow

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

i'm just so thrilled that they didn't cut the touching human interest story on Dutrow

i muted that part and played spades....

[Rileyoriley]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

i'm just so thrilled that they didn't cut the touching human interest story on Dutrow

I had 2 people call me after that story asking why this guy is still allowed to train. I couldn't answer that. Yet the racing industry wonders why they can't attract new fans.

[MaTH716]

I just watched the panel discussion and Rhoden came off as a absolute know nothing a-hole. He was totally out of his element and had no clue. Just the fact that he mentioned bull fighting and horse racing in the same sentence proves that he is borderline retarded. I wish Stevens would have punched him in the face. I thought Dr. Larry, Stevens and Larry Jones were very well spoken and answered all the questions. But here's a little note for NBC. If you want someone to play devil's advocate, try finding someone who has watched more than 4 races in their lifetime. What an F'N moron!

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I just watched the panel discussion and Rhoden came off as a absolute know nothing a-hole. He was totally out of his element and had no clue. Just the fact that he mentioned bull fighting and horse racing in the same sentence proves that he is borderline retarded. I wish Stevens would have punched him in the face. I thought Dr. Larry, Stevens and Larry Jones were very well spoken and answered all the questions. But here's a little note for NBC. If you want someone to play devil's advocate, try finding someone who has watched more than 4 races in their lifetime. What an F'N moron!

Guy did not even know that the sport has races strictly for 2 year olds.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

I just watched the panel discussion and Rhoden came off as a absolute know nothing a-hole. He was totally out of his element and had no clue. Just the fact that he mentioned bull fighting and horse racing in the same sentence proves that he is borderline retarded. I wish Stevens would have punched him in the face. I thought Dr. Larry, Stevens and Larry Jones were very well spoken and answered all the questions. But here's a little note for NBC. If you want someone to play devil's advocate, try finding someone who has watched more than 4 races in their lifetime. What an F'N moron!

I bet NBC couldn't find anyone else- the poor guy was clearly uncomfortable on camera and I kept wishing someone would get him a handkerchief for his weepy eye. That happens on news-style programs all the time- commentators are booked and then are given a few hours to prep on a subject they don't know much about, which I bet happened here, too. I notice NBC didn't have anyone on the panel from the breeding industry, or any owners, which I think would have made for a better discussion- minus the columnist's uninformed opinions, it was pretty much, "steroids bad" "two-year-olds racing good" "fillies against boys also good." Which may all be true, but was pretty dull to watch.

[sumitas]

I would have liked some close ups of the horses as Donna Brothers was describing them from atop her horse in the post parade. She said some interesting things like Hey Byrn was too heavy and won't stay around long....ummm, no shot of Big Byrn...then she said Gayego typically carries a lot of flesh but he looked bigger than ever....no shot of Gayego...not a tight production there when it could have been a highlight.

[hockey2315]

That's not what she said about Gayego . . . Do you ever get anything right?

[GPK]

Originally Posted by sumitas

I would have liked some close ups of the horses as Donna Brothers was describing them from atop her horse in the post parade. She said some interesting things like Hey Byrn was too heavy and won't stay around long....ummm, no shot of Big Byrn...then she said Gayego typically carries a lot of flesh but he looked bigger than ever....no shot of Gayego...not a tight production there when it could have been a highlight.

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