Derby Prices

re: Derby Prices

Sat, 17 May 2008 18:29:16 GMT

In response to the comments regarding coverage and the focus of Derby day..... I would like express opinion .... over the renaming this most respected horse race. It "pings" my brain every time I see in print and hear it announced with it's suffix, "the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I)". I absolutely value the sponsor's support. I patronize them. I understand that sponsors are necessary to the game. Out of respect to it's history, the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), should be called the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

re: Derby Prices

BobL — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:33:05 GMT

I agree. NBC was way more worried about Hollywood people, than the Kentucky Derby. What should have been covered, are the horses and the connections and the betters. They support the sport. To heck with Hollywood. One gal couldn't even think of derby runners names.

re: Derby Prices

jimdago — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:24:12 GMT

I agree that NBC was definitely NOT interested in the thoroughbred racing fan, but the industry does need t oexpand it's fan base, so credit for trying to do that.

As for me, I just tuned into the ESPN family of channels until the actual race broadcast started.

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Cassidy — Sun, 04 May 2008 00:30:59 GMT

I am saddened by the the Kentucky Derby. First the first hour that was on basic cable/no cable was all about Hollywood.. who cares??? this day is all about the HORSES and owners and trainers WHO IT took to get this far. I am disappointed in the 1st hour of the NBC coverage. i do not give a bleeep about hoewood. I have to see them every other day on the TV. I support and give to the Throughbreeds, not Holly ville. I feel as if NBC wsste an hour of my life.....I rather watch and support the throughbreeds, not the next movie coming out............... What a disappointment. My heart goes out to the connections of Eight Belles. What an outstanding Filly. Only the General Public will NEVER KNOW because NBC was too busy w/ the "RED CARPET" arrivals. I, as the consumer rather her about the HORSES!!! AFER ALL THE OTHER 364 DAYS OF THE YEAR OPRAH, DR. PHIL AND ACCESS HOLLYWOOD MAKE ME HEAR ABOUT THE BS GOING ON IN HOLLYWOOD.