New Posts For Thread: This ( insert course name ) camera angle is always tricky to callhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-callIn this day and age of cameras in cricket stumps, in snooker table pockets, on tennis court nets, on goal lines, in formula one cars.How come we still hear this comment made day in day out from commentators of both Horse racing and greyhound racing ?Leave all courses exactly as they are....we get the result soon enough ( in the majority of cases )https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554888805#554888805Leave all courses exactly as they are....we get the result soon enough ( in the majority of cases )Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:22:09 -0500Shouldn't be beyond expectations in 2018 to expect an overhead gantry across the finish line with instant pictures available. Technology already available but Luddites are running Racing.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554886377#554886377Shouldn't be beyond expectations in 2018 to expect an overhead gantry across the finish line with instant pictures available. Technology already available but Luddites are running Racing.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:01:35 -0500What about an eagle eye type replay as soon as they have passed the post. The judges could have them as well and we could all see the result the same time as the judge.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554886041#554886041What about an eagle eye type replay as soon as they have passed the post. The judges could have them as well and we could all see the result the same time as the judge.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:57:35 -0500The photo finish camera is on the winning line at every racecourse.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554886005#554886005The photo finish camera is on the winning line at every racecourse.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:41:28 -0500Leave it as it is - just got to know the tracks well ......https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554885717#554885717Leave it as it is - just got to know the tracks well ......Fri, 29 Jun 2018 05:29:46 -0500facetime ithttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554885571#554885571facetime itFri, 29 Jun 2018 04:47:27 -0500I suppose there is the issue of showing the lead up to the finish - if using a finish line camera they would have to 'cut to' that shot right at the end, might not be great for production/coverage.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554885565#554885565I suppose there is the issue of showing the lead up to the finish - if using a finish line camera they would have to 'cut to' that shot right at the end, might not be great for production/coverage.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:45:53 -0500It's an interesting point OP.It does seems ridiculously easy to place a 'finish line camera' to show the actual finish, if they wanted to. Obviously they don't want to.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554885561#554885561It's an interesting point OP.It does seems ridiculously easy to place a 'finish line camera' to show the actual finish, if they wanted to. Obviously they don't want to.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:44:57 -0500Ya a great idea to get people to go racing, you’d get an extra one or two through the gate , and give them the chance to fleece the thousands watching it at home.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554885407#554885407Ya a great idea to get people to go racing, you’d get an extra one or two through the gate , and give them the chance to fleece the thousands watching it at home.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 03:26:45 -0500Give people on course a betting edge. Makes a lot of sense if you want people to go racing.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31425089/this-insert-course-name-camera-angle-is-always-tricky-to-call?post_id=554885297#554885297Give people on course a betting edge. Makes a lot of sense if you want people to go racing.Fri, 29 Jun 2018 02:28:14 -0500