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All-Time Low Ratings for Cup

“Despite the buzz surrounding Thoroughbred racing the past two years thanks largely in part to dual classic winners Funny Cide and Smarty Jones and the movie Seabiscuit, NBC Sports registered the lowest overnight ratings ever for its telecast of the Breeders’ Cup on October 30 at Lone Star Park. The five-hour telecast earned a 1.9 rating and a four share, down 13.6% from last year.” (Thoroughbred Times)

Posted in Media/TV/Film on November 1, 2004

Reality Show Hopefuls

Turned out by the hundreds Saturday at Santa Anita. (Pasadena Star News)
Related: Those interested in “American Dream Derby” can still apply to be contestants. (GSN)

Posted in Media/TV/Film on October 4, 2004

So You Want to Be on TV

Then get to Santa Anita today, for the “American Dream Derby” casting call. The reality show is looking for 12 contestants and about 20 horses. Shooting begins October 31. (Blood-Horse)

Posted in Media/TV/Film on October 2, 2004

Reality Racing

Reality television, perhaps having exhausted all possible who-wants-to-marry my-madeover-millionaire-dad angles, comes to horseracing: “American Dream Derby will cast a dozen contestants and purchase at least that many thoroughbred horses in this unprecedented series that will encompass the twists and turns of a reality show along with real-life occurrences surrounding race horse training and the relationship between owners, jockeys and trainers.” Auditions will begin in September. (Yahoo Financial News)

Posted in Media/TV/Film on July 23, 2004