TVG discontinues Tampa broadcasts

Bigsmc · #1 12-09-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

Wow, it looks like the Waz put somebody in a salty mood............

I agree with Kev. 5 years ago, this would be news. Now? Free video on their website and much improved ADW video quality.

I haven't had TVG on since the Saratoga meet ended.

Their loss.

MaTH716 · #2 12-09-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I agree with Kev. 5 years ago, this would be news. Now? Free video on their website and much improved ADW video quality.

I haven't had TVG on since the Saratoga meet ended.

Their loss.

I have to admit, I hate watching the races on the computer, so it is kind of a big deal for me. But honestly they would only show the first couple from Tampa live anyway. Then they pick up Turfway, then various other tracks would start you would get a few Tampa races on delay. By the end of the card you would be lucky just to get results.

I just dont understand why they can't show all the races without all the talking head nonsense. It's inevitable that there will be breaks between races, fill that up with the studio talk and show the damn races when they are run.

Rudeboyelvis · #3 12-09-2011, 06:45 PM

Dish Network offers the Roberts Simulcast package - same feeds as the OTB's...Don't know if it worth switching and then paying for it, but it's an option at least. Does TVG carry GP? I figured that would be a HRTV signal since it's a Stronach track... If not, they better hope for an exciting Inner meet.

I like their Hollywood Park coverage, but that meet is over in a couple weeks and then their Cali signal goes away too. Good luck to 'em. Foolish move.

dagolfer33 · #4 12-09-2011, 08:28 PM

They must find it embarrassing when they have one of their "feature" tracks cancel, and they announce "we dont have any other video content we can show you" when there are 10 other tracks running.

tector · #5 12-09-2011, 11:49 PM

At this time of year TVG is utterly worthless anyway.

Seattleallstar · #6 12-09-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tector

At this time of year TVG is utterly worthless anyway.

TVG is the only account I have and I am more than happy with them. As long as I can wager and watch Tampa im ok. Hollywood, Gulfstream Aqueduct and Tampa is all i need and want

Bigsmc · #7 12-10-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

TVG is the only account I have and I am more than happy with them. As long as I can wager and watch Tampa im ok. Hollywood, Gulfstream Aqueduct and Tampa is all i need and want

Your missing the point. The thread is about TVG the television channel, not TVG the ADW.

3kings · #8 12-10-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tector

TVG is utterly worthless anyway.

FTFY

Rudeboyelvis · #9 12-10-2011, 08:19 AM

I'm clearly in the minority, but I think they do a great job @ the California tracks - the paddock interviews provide first hand insight directly from the trainers you will get no where else, having Ron Ellis' perspective on air is impressive, and quite frankly, I don't have any of the issues with most of the on air talent that's gets displayed here regularly, especially now with the departure of Ken Rudolph. As for the rest of their coverage, I can take it or leave it.

Stark comparison to the unwatchable / unlistenable derck the is spewed out of HRTV 24hrs a day, that is when they aren't re-running the same 6 pre-recorded programs over and over again. Siegel and Lurrie are the exceptions - but for the rest - you can have 'em.

I'm in Matt's camp - I don't care to watch racing on the computer, and am disappointed that they can't seem to come to an agreement on the price of the signal. It will severely impact TBD's handle, and TVG's viewership.

Lose -Lose for both of them. Foolish is the only word that comes to mind.