Influence the '08 Breeders' Cup

[Kasept]

Pleased to offer everyone here the opportunity to directly contribute to changes to the 2008 Breeders' Cup. 'At the Races' regular Rick Hammerle (Director of Racing at San Anita/Del Mar) has created sabreederscup@yahoo.com as an address where you can communicate directly:

• What you think the Cup is lacking..

• What you want to see as part of the TV coverage..

• What needs to be addressed in terms of on-site attendance..

• Whatever element of BC '08 you think could be better than those before it..

Hammer will be meeting with BCL officials in December as part of the preliminary execution phase of Santa Anita's hosting duties, and will communicate fans' concerns/issues/suggestions directly to them...

He hopes you'll utilize this opportunity to bring your voice to Breeders' Cup Limited.

[Sightseek]

Hats off to Rick for doing this!

[Alan07]

Trakus

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Alan07

Trakus

Either Trakus or get colored saddlecloths, this must be done for the people with lesser eyesight or bad hearing

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Scav

Either Trakus or get colored saddlecloths, this must be done for the people with lesser eyesight or bad hearing

Come on Scavs.. Who that follows racing has those kind of physical limitations...?

[Riot]

What a clever thing to do, actually listen to the fans! Well done, Rick!

[JJP]

Originally Posted by Cardus

I understand the saddlecloth issue to an extent, but for me, its way overplayed.

Can't people follow jockey silks to recognize their horse(s), and of the major contenders in a race?

Usually, it's not difficult.

Who wants to memorize 12 different sets of owners colors numerous times a day? They have to get the saddlecloth thing straightened out. No excuse not to have it.

I also would suggest to use the home track's camera feed so we can avoid all the camera cuts that the networks seem to love.

[brianwspencer]

Originally Posted by Cardus

I understand the saddlecloth issue to an extent, but for me, its way overplayed.

Can't people follow jockey silks to recognize their horse(s), and of the major contenders in a race?

Usually, it's not difficult.

I totally see why people don't like the uniform saddlecloths and don't want to learn the horse's silks.

I used to gripe about the same thing years ago -- but have now found that I have no problem following the race based on the silks, generally by that time you've seen the contenders' silks plenty of times and can pick most horses out in their respective races.

It's not a problem for me anymore, but if it helps other people, I'm all for it.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Pleased to offer everyone here the opportunity to directly contribute to changes to the 2008 Breeders' Cup. 'At the Races' regular Rick Hammerle (Director of Racing at San Anita/Del Mar) has created sabreederscup@yahoo.com as an address where you can communicate directly:

• What you think the Cup is lacking..

DIRT

• What you want to see as part of the TV coverage..

More talk about gambling, less pretty horsey stories
NO BC ONE COLOR SADDLECLOTHES

I can't really comment on the last two, but I may actually attend in 08.

[Rootdog1]

Now this is a good thread.

[Borntorun]

Love the idea of using more state of the art camera angles, I too especially love when we get to see the horses from the ground angle.

I think the manner in which the Melbourne Cup is covered by Aussie TV was great. A few examples off the top of my head are the in depth pre and post race interviews of jockeys, trainers, and owners; I also loved the way they lined up and introduced the jockeys prior to the post parade and believe it is a fantastic element that can be added to the BC races. These are just a couple simple things that may help to build interest in the game as these players do not change as frequently as the equine athletes.

A final note, please continue to include the P3, P4 & P6 payouts after each race. These are typically not included by networks covering our big race days and I was pleased to see ESPN include them this year and hope they do so again next year.

Thanks for the opportunity to offer input.

[TheSpyder]

Well I guess will see how much they listened.

[2Hot4TV]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

Well I guess will see how much they listened.

You're going to get the same thing you got last year without the rain and 87% dirt.

The same old Trevor Denmen letting you know who "just jumped in at the 1/8 pole" and who "has too much class" as they are "moving like a winner".