I had today's paper copy of the racing post (wish I'd kept hold of it now) it had a very similiar article to the online version above, however it hinted also hinted there was a possibility that the new 'Sky Sports Racing' could faster pictures than attheraces. It didn't elaborate any more though.PDC wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:56 pmAn article with some more details on the changes to RUK and ATR:
https://www.racingpost.com/sport/sport- ... hop/355467
Racing UK to show a large amount of Irish racing online only?
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Really can't see that when it's in the sky sports pack and in HD will be heavily delayed I'd imagine like all the others. We'll see but would be very surprised if it's faster than its current format.ANGELS15 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:38 pmI had today's paper copy of the racing post (wish I'd kept hold of it now) it had a very similiar article to the online version above, however it hinted also hinted there was a possibility that the new 'Sky Sports Racing' could faster pictures than attheraces. It didn't elaborate any more though.PDC wrote: ↑Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:56 pmAn article with some more details on the changes to RUK and ATR:
https://www.racingpost.com/sport/sport- ... hop/355467
It won't be in the Sky Sports package, it will remain available to everyone with the basic subscription.....for now.
If they start getting Royal Ascot exclusively and some of the other big meetings away from both RUK and ITV it could end up bundled into the Sky Sports package, I hope not though as I really don't want to have to pay for that as I have no interest in football etc.
As for being in HD, the difference between RUK SD and HD is virtually nothing so hopefully that won't add a further delay.
Not long to find out now.
If they start getting Royal Ascot exclusively and some of the other big meetings away from both RUK and ITV it could end up bundled into the Sky Sports package, I hope not though as I really don't want to have to pay for that as I have no interest in football etc.
As for being in HD, the difference between RUK SD and HD is virtually nothing so hopefully that won't add a further delay.
Not long to find out now.
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Still under the sky sports umbrella even if free so will be heavily delayed the same as the other channels sky broadcast. Racing UK totally different and it's weird how HD is slightly quicker than SD with them but they don't use the same encryption as sky premium channels so that might have something to do with it and might of slowed SD down to be the same as HD.
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Remember Matt Williams of the Racing Post chasing answers and getting nothing as to why they stopped with the fast pics behind the red button. Was ages ago now but defiantly did some pieces in the Racing Post about inrunning shops, I'm sure he left not long after to join them
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Interesting that RUK may go through the online route. (instead of the TV channel?) If they go that way for all their racing content, I would subscribe in that form as long as the price was similar to the ATR player.
I currently subscribe to ATR through their online TV player. (£9.99 a month) (not sure if it will exist from the new year).
It all seems influx at the moment.
I currently subscribe to ATR through their online TV player. (£9.99 a month) (not sure if it will exist from the new year).
It all seems influx at the moment.
What's the picture delay on the online feed v the sky feed?wearthefoxhat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:31 amI currently subscribe to ATR through their online TV player. (£9.99 a month) (not sure if it will exist from the new year).
It all seems influx at the moment.
There isn't long to wait until we hear about the new plans, RUK tomorrow and ATR on Wednesday.
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Poor, no advantage there.PDC wrote: ↑Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:42 amWhat's the picture delay on the online feed v the sky feed?wearthefoxhat wrote: ↑Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:31 amI currently subscribe to ATR through their online TV player. (£9.99 a month) (not sure if it will exist from the new year).
It all seems influx at the moment.
There isn't long to wait until we hear about the new plans, RUK tomorrow and ATR on Wednesday.
I use it more for informational purposes only and reviews.
Unfortunately it looks like on busy days some tracks, not just Irish, are only going to be shown via an online stream. I can't see this being in any way positive for markets on Betfair and will reduce trading opportunities:
https://www.racinguk.com/news/racing-uk ... ting-looms
https://www.racinguk.com/news/racing-uk ... ting-looms
A more in depth article is now on the racing post with some good and bad points. The good being that Friday night racing is going to be free to air for all for example but the main negative imo is the confirmation that not all racing is going to be covered on TV from 2019. I think that is a very bad move only showing some meetings online.
Article: https://www.racingpost.com/news/racing- ... age/355904
Not in the article but also of interest to people will be the following:
Q: How will Racing TV show all this racing on one channel?
A: We do not envisage any major problems. It is important to remember that ATR showed racing from 56 racecourses not too long ago and we will be broadcasting racing from 61 racecourses without having to commit to 12 minutes of advertising per hour. The new Irish content fits in well with the current Racing UK schedule and much work has been undertaken to ensure minimum congestion and clashes on race fixtures and times. Racing TV members can also benefit from a live dedicated racecourse feed from every Irish and British racecourse, including paddock, ‘going down’ and unsaddling pictures. This exclusive service will be broadcast via Racing TV Extra.
Q: What about when you have six meetings or more in a session?
A: For the really action-packed days, such as New Year's Day, we will look at employing a second gallery to provide a fully-produced dedicated second channel for Irish racing, available via Racing TV Extra.
Q: Which races, British or Irish, will take priority if there is a clash?
A: We will endeavour to show all races in their entirety on the linear channel. However, where there are unavoidable clashes, the finishes and/or recordings of the race (whole or in part, depending on time availability) will still be shown on the linear channel. If there are direct race-clashes, to a large extent, common sense will prevail as to which race is shown. All races in their entirety will be shown via Racing TV Extra.
Article: https://www.racingpost.com/news/racing- ... age/355904
Not in the article but also of interest to people will be the following:
Q: How will Racing TV show all this racing on one channel?
A: We do not envisage any major problems. It is important to remember that ATR showed racing from 56 racecourses not too long ago and we will be broadcasting racing from 61 racecourses without having to commit to 12 minutes of advertising per hour. The new Irish content fits in well with the current Racing UK schedule and much work has been undertaken to ensure minimum congestion and clashes on race fixtures and times. Racing TV members can also benefit from a live dedicated racecourse feed from every Irish and British racecourse, including paddock, ‘going down’ and unsaddling pictures. This exclusive service will be broadcast via Racing TV Extra.
Q: What about when you have six meetings or more in a session?
A: For the really action-packed days, such as New Year's Day, we will look at employing a second gallery to provide a fully-produced dedicated second channel for Irish racing, available via Racing TV Extra.
Q: Which races, British or Irish, will take priority if there is a clash?
A: We will endeavour to show all races in their entirety on the linear channel. However, where there are unavoidable clashes, the finishes and/or recordings of the race (whole or in part, depending on time availability) will still be shown on the linear channel. If there are direct race-clashes, to a large extent, common sense will prevail as to which race is shown. All races in their entirety will be shown via Racing TV Extra.
I wasn't going to bother posting as people don't seem interested in the changes but thought I would just for reference for the future, the press release from ATR about their change's:
http://www.attheraces.com/news/2018/Dec ... -of-launch
http://www.attheraces.com/news/2018/Dec ... -of-launch
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I think people are interested just they've nothing to add that's all, good to see it's simply replacing ATR, and will still be free, fingers crossed they make Mick Fitzgerald redundant 
Yes thinking about it you are probably correct that there is nothing more to add.spreadbetting wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:37 pmI think people are interested just they've nothing to add that's all, good to see it's simply replacing ATR, and will still be free, fingers crossed they make Mick Fitzgerald redundant
Unfortunately Mick Fitz is back.
All the existing presenters seem to be back as well but they have now been able to tick a few more quota boxes. The Q&A has more details to add to the first link I posted:
http://www.attheraces.com/article/586906