NYRA-HD on Roku

[garyoz]

The video feed is gorgeous.

http://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/the-new-york-racing-association-launches-roku-hd-channel-giveaway-planned-for-saturday-april-5/

[JustRalph]

You have to be a rewards customer?

Why?

[garyoz]

You have to be a rewards customer?

Why?

I have no idea. In fact I didn't know the CT residents could open an account until I looked at the web site when I was reading the press release. Opened an account today and sent a check to fund it. Only NY residents can bet on the Internet--others have to use phone wagering.

It had to buffer twice in the first hour for maybe one or two seconds, but other than that has been flawless. I know it is a Beta version.

[JimG]

Can one apply for an account from another state that has horse race account betting just so that we can get the station on a roku? Since I already use a Roku, this would be a nice addition. Wish HRTV would add their site to the Roku as well.

Jim

[garyoz]

I agree that ROKU is an excellent distribution medium for high def racing. On Saturday I heard the CEO for NYRA say that the NYRA-HD would be available to racing fans across the country. I assume that NYRA-HD beta will be expanded. Kudos to NYRA and let's hope they expand to their universe of players.

[WJ47]

I love it, beautiful and crystal clear. It's still buggy though, went down 3x during the running of the Wood. I think it's going to be awesome for Belmont and Saratoga! :)

[garyoz]

I didn't experience any bugs on Wood day. But tonight with their simulcast schedule there are buffering problems, plus what appears to be satellite issues with the feed. It is in a beta version.

I agree, can't wait for Belmont and The SPA in high def. I would guess they are going to do a broader launch of the service this summer.

As an aside, I do think HRTV should go to Roku. Their programming is actually not bad. I have an online subscription so watch them on occasion (they aren't on my cable system--TVG is--but that's another story).

[SansuiSC]

Cant get it to work on my Roku. No place to enter code. :confused:
Beta is Beta, I'll wait for a finished product.
The HD video is great on my laptop through Rewards account though.

[SansuiSC]

Can one apply for an account from another state that has horse race account betting just so that we can get the station on a roku? Since I already use a Roku, this would be a nice addition. Wish HRTV would add their site to the Roku as well.

Jim
WDTV live offers HRTV for around $5/month.
The NYRA feed is for it's customers for free.