Re: NBC did it again (546 Views)
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P-Dub (IP Logged)
Date: May 18, 2004 11:47PM
You're being a little tough on Hammonds. I think he does a solid job orchestrating the telecast and obviously has a passion for horses. Cantey can go away, Jeanine Edwards would be much better. But if I had only 1 vote, it would be for Battaglia to leave. His interviews really suck....lots of giggling and smiling, pure fluff, excruciating to listen too. He couldn't pick the winner of a walkover. At least he doesn't call the races.
I don't understand the griping about the placings. Most people betting are either at the track/simulcast or on-line. Its not as if NBC doesn't post the complete order of finish. If you're that impatient for results there are about a hundred different ways to find them. I do agree that network telecasts can do a better job appealing to both casual and serious racing fans, but until/if they do log on or call your buddies.
P-Dub