Breeders’ Cup 2022: The Future of Horse Racing Media with Scott Hazelton of FanDuel TV

November 2, 2022

On this episode of Past the Wire TV, Jon Stettin and Michael Wilson sit down with Scott Hazelton of FanDuel TV to talk about the future of horse racing media. What can fans of the sport expect in the years to come? Listen and find out!

Here is a time stamped summary of the show for your convenience:

Summary of Breeders’ Cup 2022: The Future of Horse Racing Media with Scott Hazelton of FanDuel TV

Scott Hazelton of FanDuel TV discusses the future of horse racing media, with particular focus on the Breeders’ Cup. He notes that the event is a major championship, and that trainers are present but most of their work is done elsewhere. Hazelton also highlights American Pharaoh’s historic win in the Pacific Classic and how the horse’s dominance in recent races may help him win Saturday’s race.

  • 00:00:00 The presenter discusses the possible future of horse racing media, discussing the potential for more helmet cams and jockey cams, but ultimately rejecting the idea because of safety concerns.
  • 00:05:00 Scott Hazelton of FanDuel TV discusses how he thinks horse racing media should be changed in order to keep fans and bettors more involved. He mentions how the Breeders’ Cup should be changed to include more real-time information on the races, as well as more interaction between trainers and jockeys in the Paddock.
  • 00:10:00 The Breeders’ Cup 2022 is a major horse racing event that is being held in 2022. The race will be more difficult to govern than previous races because of the number of variables involved. FanDuel TV’s Scott Hazelton spoke with several trainers and jockeys about the differences in professionalism between two-year-olds and other horses.
  • 00:15:00 This video discusses the future of horse racing media, with particular focus on the Breeders’ Cup. Scott Hazelton of FanDuel TV discusses how the Breeders’ Cup is a major championship event, and how trainers are present but most of their work is done elsewhere. He also notes that going into the business on one’s father’s side may not be the best idea, as he missed out on many lessons and opportunities.
  • 00:20:00 Scott Hazelton of FanDuel TV discusses Breeders’ Cup 2022 and how Flightline is creating excitement and buzz among horse racing fans. He also highlights American Pharaoh’s historic win in the Pacific Classic and how the horse’s dominance in recent races may help him win Saturday’s race. Hazelton says it is difficult to put Flightline in a historical perspective, yet his legacy may be written in the short period of time he has been racing.

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