HRTV vs TVG

JBJake · #1 12-20-2013, 08:24 AM

Just signed up for U-Verse which carries both HRTV and TVG. Added the package and after adding I find out AT&T has dropped TVG but is in negotiations. The channel is still listed in their guides. Anyone know the major differences between the 2 channels in terms of the tracks covered and content?

Kasept · #2 12-20-2013, 08:37 AM

One is a network whose passion for racing, wagering and history is evident in every aspect of their programming. The other is TVG.

mclem0822 · #3 12-20-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

One is a network whose passion for racing, wagering and history is evident in every aspect of their programming. The other is TVG.

South Beach Luv · #4 12-20-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

One is a network whose passion for racing, wagering and history is evident in every aspect of their programming. The other is TVG.

Todd Schrupp and to a lesser extent Matt Carothers ruin TVG for me. When they are on (which is all the time) my TV is also muted until the race goes off.

randallscott35 · #5 12-20-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

One is a network whose passion for racing, wagering and history is evident in every aspect of their programming. The other is TVG.

TVG is borderline unwatchable. Mute is your friend.

JBJake · #6 12-20-2013, 10:50 AM

Guess it is a non-issue. They have kept the better channel. AT&T will tell you they are still in negotiation with TVG to try and get it back.

The U-Verse message board was interesting as apparently people thought that only about 6 people or so watched horse racing and they all had gambling problems. The perception of horse racing fans outside of the circle is just not good.

alysheba4 · #7 12-20-2013, 10:59 AM

I had to bail on AT&T, going back to Direct, Losing my HRTV. agree the guys on TVG are annoying which tends to piss me off big time especially when I get beat out of a Pick 4 or something.

Mike A · #8 12-20-2013, 11:09 AM

Have Comcast here, they only carry TVG. When I visit my son in SoCal he has both, just hoping someday Comcast gets HRTV someday

Have to admit, like some previous psoters, the mute is my friend.
I enjoy the work by Tom Amoss when he's on, prett much only during the Keeneland.

TouchOfGrey · #9 12-20-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasept

One is a network whose passion for racing, wagering and history is evident in every aspect of their programming. The other is TVG.

Had to add to the chorus.

mclem0822 · #10 12-20-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JBJake

Just signed up for U-Verse which carries both HRTV and TVG. Added the package and after adding I find out AT&T has dropped TVG but is in negotiations. The channel is still listed in their guides. Anyone know the major differences between the 2 channels in terms of the tracks covered and content?

I am a newer subscriber (about 2 months now) to U-verse as well. I knew they had both networks when I signed up, but HRTV was the reason I did sign up and it is wonderful. If this gives you any idea, you saying TVG had been dropped is the first I heard it, cuz I been keeping the dial on HRTV exclusively. I prefer the serious racing tone, and less of the comedy channel err TVG style. No doubt HRTV is the superior in quality programming for racing.

Alabama Stakes · #11 12-20-2013, 08:59 AM

one channel you watch on mute, the other channel they actually say meaningful things.