Downfall of TVG continues

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

TVG will be sold or out of business by 2010.

How hilarious if TVG just called GemStar and was like "We would like to buy TVG and we have a boat load of cash that we want to pay you"

Originally Posted by Scav

I agree with the whole international thing. A Huge mistake IMO. People could care less about Japan racing/Tokyo/Australia/Europe here. It is something to do when you are bored, but nobody is putting $200 to win on a horse in Australia.

Oh I agree 100% at least for me. I wouldnt be surprised if TVG was sold or merged by HRTV. When you think about it, it is silly that all of these tracks arent shown on one wagering outlet. I could careless if it was HRTV or TVG. Just give me one account to bet all tracks.

Originally Posted by Scav

How hilarious if TVG just called GemStar and was like "We would like to buy TVG and we have a boat load of cash that we want to pay you"

It would be wise for tvg's on air talent to stay neutral on this matter because I have a feeling Churchill and Magna are going to team up and try to buy it.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

It would be wise for tvg's on air talent to stay neutral on this matter because I have a feeling Churchill and Magna are going to team up and try to buy it.

Could be correct and good advice.

[stonegossard]

Originally Posted by smuthg

Did anyone see the "Bloodhorse Update" on TVG this afternoon? They have Christina O saying that Churchill was essentially just another track... Can't wait for DirecTV to get HRTV...

TVG is shooting itself in the foot with this "We don't need CD" stuff. I guess they think tracks like Sunland and Turf PAradise will make up for it.


Do you have any idea why Direct TV doesnt have HRTV or if they are planning on adding it ?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by stonegossard

TVG is shooting itself in the foot with this "We don't need CD" stuff. I guess they think tracks like Sunland and Turf PAradise will make up for it.


Do you have any idea why Direct TV doesnt have HRTV or if they are planning on adding it ?

Churchill and Magna have worked together (in that international stuff) so they could easily buy TVG. That would be friggin awesome. All the best tracks, all the time, no BS contracts or anything

[Danzig]

but would they still need two channels? that's a lot of racing to stuff into one.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Danzig188

but would they still need two channels? that's a lot of racing to stuff into one.

They wouldn't need two channels, BUT they could have a commentary channel with specific races, and one that just shows races/post parades/paddock shots

[Danzig]

i remember when hrtv first started. imo it looked like it was done out of someone's basement. but it's like they've switched places now, hrtv is very well done, and tvg is hurting. go figure.

[Left Bank]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

It would be wise for tvg's on air talent to stay neutral on this matter because I have a feeling Churchill and Magna are going to team up and try to buy it.

I think all of TVG's on air talent needs to go back to handicapping school.