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09-12-2007, 02:56 PM
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Daruty Conversation part deux
So in my conversation with Scott Daruty, I learned that I may have been mistaken about signal wars. I learned that TrackNet actually wanted to distribute the signal far and wide. It isn't the fault of TrackNet, it's the fault of others.
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This caused me great distress and I grappled with with the thought "What can I do to bring these parties together?". At around 3am I got it, I could set up a conference call with TrackNet's Scott Daruty and TVG's David Nathen and a reporter from Bloodhorse and in a few minutes they could resolve this. Simple
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Except.......it turns out others are affected by signal wars-there are the track owners-the horsemen and the players. Then I had an epiphany. Why not invite the track owners-the horseman and even the players to enter into this mini conference. Who to get..................
representing the track owners RON 4% GEARY 
Head of the La HBPA representing the horseman SEAN ALFORTISH
representing the players BONC
Ron Geary and Sean Alfortish have very tight schedules and have worked hard to make this work. 
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Conference will take place tomorrow Thursday September 13th
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09-12-2007, 02:58 PM
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You are awesome dude!
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09-12-2007, 03:34 PM
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DeanT-hope you are still saying that tommorow night 
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The fan base demographics are not particularly positive," he said. "I guess we can either risk alienating them or letting them die off. " -Bob Evans 6/25/2007
My posts & letters & avatars & whatever reflect solely my own world view- Born in 1948 and never an I.C.E. visit
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09-12-2007, 03:34 PM
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i suggest you record it.,,,,,,,,,,or have a stenographer
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09-12-2007, 03:39 PM
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Ralph-great minds think alike-Ryan Conley from Bloodhorse has some kind of steno ability
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The fan base demographics are not particularly positive," he said. "I guess we can either risk alienating them or letting them die off. " -Bob Evans 6/25/2007
My posts & letters & avatars & whatever reflect solely my own world view- Born in 1948 and never an I.C.E. visit
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09-12-2007, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by betovernetcapper
So in my conversation with Scott Daruty, I learned that I may have been mistaken about signal wars. I learned that TrackNet actually wanted to distribute the signal far and wide. It isn't the fault of TrackNet, it's the fault of others.
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This caused me great distress and I grappled with with the thought "What can I do to bring these parties together?". At around 3am I got it, I could set up a conference call with TrackNet's Scott Daruty and TVG's David Nathen and a reporter from Bloodhorse and in a few minutes they could resolve this. Simple
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Except.......it turns out others are affected by signal wars-there are the track owners-the horsemen and the players. Then I had an epiphany. Why not invite the track owners-the horseman and even the players to enter into this mini conference. Who to get..................
representing the track owners RON 4% GEARY
Head of the La HBPA representing the horseman SEAN ALFORTISH
representing the players BONC
Ron Geary and Sean Alfortish have very tight schedules and have worked hard to make this work.
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Conference will take place tomorrow Thursday September 13th
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BONC,
The extent of your influence is indeed awesome. Does the timing of this conference have anything to do with the CA ADW Bill's passing? What completely flabbergasts me is the willingness of these gentlemen to conduct such a discussion in the presence of a B-H reporter. Perhaps you could shed some light on their motivation for participation. 
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09-12-2007, 04:03 PM
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Indulto-the only thing I can say is that I think Ron Geary and Sean Alfortish are motivated by a real love of the game. That sounds like BS, but I think it's true.
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The fan base demographics are not particularly positive," he said. "I guess we can either risk alienating them or letting them die off. " -Bob Evans 6/25/2007
My posts & letters & avatars & whatever reflect solely my own world view- Born in 1948 and never an I.C.E. visit
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09-12-2007, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by betovernetcapper
Indulto-the only thing I can say is that I think Ron Geary and Sean Alfortish are motivated by a real love of the game. That sounds like BS, but I think it's true.
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BONC,
Thanks for responding. I don't doubt that's true of Geary and Alfortish, but does the same apply to Daruty and Nathanson?
Please correct me if I'm off-base here, but is there some objective of this conference (from their standpoint) other than to present the image that conflict resolution is underway so that no subsequent action on our part is required?
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09-12-2007, 04:35 PM
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All that I can add is the CA ADW law is genuine and TVG supported it with the others (and this in and of itself is impressive).
This is all good. Alfortish is the real deal as is Couto in CA. They get it. Some may not like their actions, and perhaps some actions are not justified, but they do get it in ADW.
Broadcast exclusivity (TVG or HRTV) makes sense. But wagering and a/v exclusivity on the internet makes no sense. This can be rectified through pricing issues.
Good to see the LA horsemen involved. Now that the CA industry has done its part by getting a good Bill passed, now we turn to Lousiana horsemen who also get it.
Great job.
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09-12-2007, 04:43 PM
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Great work BONC. I am looking forward to hearing the result of this conversation. Your hard work and continuous searching for answers is greatly appeciated.
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Cowardice asks the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asks the question, 'Is it politic?' Vanity asks the question, 'Is it popular?' But, conscience asks the question, 'Is it right?' And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but one must take it because one's conscience tells one that it is right. -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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09-12-2007, 04:44 PM
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You should have players involved on this also. Is it possible that their is a number we can dial to listen to this conference call?
Also, why isn't Youbet involved in this. PM me if you need a higher up's information.
Last edited by Scav; 09-12-2007 at 04:46 PM.
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09-12-2007, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by betovernetcapper
Ralph-great minds think alike-Ryan Conley from Bloodhorse has some kind of steno ability
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09-12-2007, 05:35 PM
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thanks.
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09-12-2007, 05:54 PM
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I think that Ian from Premier Turf Club should join that conversation.... my 2 cents
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09-12-2007, 06:06 PM
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I agree 50%
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Originally Posted by NoCal Boy
All that I can add is the CA ADW law is genuine and TVG supported it with the others (and this in and of itself is impressive).
This is all good. Alfortish is the real deal as is Couto in CA. They get it. Some may not like their actions, and perhaps some actions are not justified, but they do get it in ADW.
Broadcast exclusivity (TVG or HRTV) makes sense. But wagering and a/v exclusivity on the internet makes no sense. This can be rectified through pricing issues.
Good to see the LA horsemen involved. Now that the CA industry has done its part by getting a good Bill passed, now we turn to Lousiana horsemen who also get it.
Great job.
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It has been suggested further in this thread that Ian join this conversation and I hope he does. And even though you and I agree most times on this issue No Cal, we totally disagree that Drew Couto "gets it". He was the one who single handedly kept Ian from getting the signals from CARF and Del Mar,  so I'm sure Ian would welcome a prolonged conversation with him. I do agree with you 100% that Alfortish "gets it" and I compliment BONC on his continued tremendous efforts!
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