Beyer and Tampa

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

So, the correct timing of horse races is not something you consider important?

Very important. They have had timing issues with the turf course since they put it in. Now it seems to have migrated to the dirt course too. Hopefully Beyer pointing it out publicly will shame them into stepping up their investigation and repair.

The simulcast shortcomings are duly noted. Their cameras look like hand-me-downs from NYRA.

The trees are a non issue. Would it be better if they were gone? Yes. Do the trees put simulcast players at any disadvantage? No.

Grunder is a non issue. I have never heard a horseplayer say, "I play Belmont because I love Durkin" or "I don't play Turfway Park because I hate Battaglia". I fail to see how upgrading a track announcer will change anything.