Why no free racing channel

[mikekay]

Why doesn't the industry support a free horse racing channel? Most other industries have places where their fans can find their niche. Poker/soccer/stocks/cooking, etc., all have their spots on the remote, why not us? I mean 'Jockeys' helps us out, but there's no where else to follow up. I'm hooked 'cause I love the sport and like to gamble, but look at how PokerTv has taken off! I'm sure it's all about advertising and dollars, but we need help...couldn't this help?

[Bigsmc]

None of the other channels you are referring to are "free". The only thing free, are channels you can pull in with your rabbit ears.

[Left Bank]

Because it would make sense and help the industry.

[eajinabi]

WHat are you talking about? You never heard of TVG and HRTV?????

And how is Jockeys an informative program about the sport? I am not really sure what demographic that show is targeting.

[jballscalls]

just curious but who is the industry? the tracks, the horseman, the bettors, ntra, tvg, hrtv, owners, Gm's, announcers??

who exactly is the industry? and how do you just start a free channel?? especially when you dont have any money?

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

WHat are you talking about? You never heard of TVG and HRTV?????

And how is Jockeys an informative program about the sport? I am not really sure what demographic that show is targeting.

I have to pay for TVG and HRTV as part of the Comcast sports package.

[jballscalls]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

I have to pay for TVG and HRTV as part of the Comcast sports package.

but to the original posters point, you have to pay for any cable channel that isn't a basic network (abc, nbc,cbs) so fox sports soccer, or the bowling channel or even the nfl network, mlb or whatever, all are pay channels, none are free

[eajinabi]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

I have to pay for TVG and HRTV as part of the Comcast sports package.

Well that sucks for you. I have Dish Network and at the most basic subscription, I get both HRTV and TVG. I do not have to pay for thier sports package.