TLM,
I agree with you on one point - the loss of revenue from not having SKY broadcast Sydney races will be huge. The biggest loser will in fact be SKY's owner - the NSW TAB!
Personally I think the NSW & VIC race clubs plan to "buy back the farm" has a great deal of merit.
I guess they had to do it now - when the NSW and VIC TABS amalgamate their collective bargaining muscle will be even harder to counter.
It would be refreshing to watch the main gallop meetings without being constantly interrupted by every dog, pacer, camel race from here to Woop-Woop. Detailed race previews from people without any agenda to increase turnover is one obvious feature an independent broadcaster could provide.
My main query is how will the race clubs' new channel operate?
Will it be available on Foxtel and Optus?
If so at what extra cost?
Does SKY have any exclusive arrangements?
I don't know - has anyone on the forum heard anything??



[ This Message was edited by: zorro on 2004-03-18 23:11 ]