The Chat Heard (and Seen) Round the World

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sherpa — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:23:46 GMT

txhorsefan, don't wait to sign up just before a big race. Do it NOW. Then you'll have a login & be able to get right to the webcast for the next one.

Agree that the AB was a pain because there was a LOT of "buffering"...next one, less so. And the Vanity was perfect for me. So, while I think that the provider improvement was the major factor, it didn't hurt that my computer has recognized the need to upgrade itself for live video.

(Computers are sort of like Zenyatta...they only do as much as is required for the occasion. ;-))

The live chat w/Eric is interesting & fun, too.

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txhorsefan — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:51:01 GMT

It's wonderful that so much progress is being made in bringing the races to more people, but for some reason I was unable to access the NTRA Live. I did sign up, but if I recall, I was supposed to receive a confirmation email and then instructions to continue, but I never got the confirmation email. Thank goodness for HRTV & TVG! I'll keep trying in the future - if y'all can keep working the bugs out, so can I.

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Slew — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:51:42 GMT

I watched the NTRA web cast (though HRTV did televise a taped replay within a minute after the original). It's too bad that the host, Randy Moss thought it was Rachel going for her 17th win. I'm supposing it was done out of nervousness, but I did expect better from him.

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DinkyDiva — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:47:46 GMT

Canadian Fan... I agree.. The sign up didn't take that long. It doesn't really matter because, of the reward we got for taking a few minutes to do so. This past weekend I think was the most exciting time in racing in a long long time!!!!! Rach did her thing, Blame showed his colors, Rail Trip dominated and well, what can you say about the heart attack, anxiety attack, nail bitting race of Zenyatta!! WOW is all that I can say through my teary eyes!!!!

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DinkyDiva — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:44:31 GMT

Debbie: it does not cost a thing to join NTRA. However, when they were webcasting the Appleblossom this year, a lot of people had issues with logging in due to the heavy content. At that time, I didn't realize that being a member of NTRA was free so, I tried HRTV and they want $. I had an account with youbet.com but, since I don't bet, I can't watch the races anymore. Which sucks. I loved that site, I could watch races 24/7 acrros the world. So, once I figured out the angle of NTRA, I joined and this time, I logged in an hour early so that I would not be unfortunate to see History Made!

Thank You again, NTRA and hopefully you can find the right nitch for this webcasting stuff! We just need to get more media involved, somehow, someway, more people need to be exposed to History being made by a Fabulous winged Mare named Zenyatta!!!!!!!

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FSF — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:14:32 GMT

Candian Fan- Thanks for sharing your experience. Guess I missed out, but will keep my eyes open for their next event.

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A Canadian Fan — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:57:28 GMT

The upcoming broadcast by NTRA was advertised. Sign-up took me barely moments and it was FREE. Almost no buffering and I was able to watch history in the making....LIVE! Thanks to NTRA for streaming to Canada. We are often left out.

Live chat was great. Too bad some Rachel vs Zenyatta folks chose this venue to do some flaming. That was neither the time nor the place, just a weekend to enjoy and appreciate two great race mares. It was amazing how many folks from many different countries took part and were able to watch the race. NTRA has set the standard..let's see if others will step "into the gate".

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Debbie — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:37:33 GMT

I tried to watch the broadcast but it indicated you had to be a member (and possibly pay a fee for that membership). Is that the case? I was very disappointed I didn't get to see the coverage. I was really lookng forward to it.

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Frank J. — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:34:17 GMT

I didn't participate but I do think you are on to something here. Great job with the research which proved to work out great. Good luck in the future!

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BNijinsky — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:21:10 GMT

Actually, I do have a critique to offer from my experience with the web video of Zenyatta's historical race. They are:

- Minor buffering, I am using Verizon Broadband.

- For some undeterminable reason, the video hicupped when the gates opened so I did not see the exact start order.

- By far the most egregious problem, I had to create a user account on NTRA which took 8 minutes and was not required to view the Apple Blossom. If I had logged on to view the race any later, I would have possibly missed the race.

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FSF — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:58:57 GMT

This is a great idea, but I have to say, even though I read bloodhorse.com at least once a day, I didn't know this was happening or available! I watched it live via my youbet account. But, I would have much preferred to watch with your broadcast, because of the interactivity. I too am curious to hear how well the broadcast came through given what sounds like a very large number of participants.

As for which races should be shown- I think the sky's the limit. Imagine any major race that, back in the 1980's and early 1990's would have been shown on one of the networks, and show it. I would tune in as often as I could.