Seems to me guys that the horse has already bolted. This issue will not be resolved, at least in the near future.

Tabcorp in their arrogance (see another post - Tabcorp declares war on customers) has failed to reach an agreement with the racing clubs.

From my limited understanding, from now on, if I want to receive racing I need to switch to Foxtel digital, and subscribe to both Sky and TVN and flick between channels in order to watch the races. Sky will NOT be broadcasting any Victorian Thouroughbred Races from now on, NOR any Sydney Metropolitan Meetings. Any homeviewer that wishes to watch these races will need to 'upgrade' their Foxtel to digital and pay a subscription to TVN if they wish to watch any Victorian races, or Sydney metro ones.

But, if you live in the Country, 'tough titties'. Austar and Optus appear to have an agreement with SKY prohibiting TVN access to regional viewers. Country NSW clubs seem to have a 10 year agreement with Sky prohibiting coverage by TVN.

It's really all too complex for me. But a damn inconvenience. Can't get the Foxtel guys out till tomorrow. Have to upgrade all sets to digital, in the meantime have had to go back to radio to get coverage.

A ridiculous state of affairs,

thanks to the arrogance of Tabcorp!!!

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