Keeneland Secures Seventh Simulcast Award
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In an award becoming about as dramatic as finding out NFL games are drawing top television ratings, Keeneland earned its seventh Simulcast Award for production excellence Sept. 30 at the International Simulcast Conference in Delray Beach, Fla.
With the Keeneland production crew preparing for opening day of the fall meeting, Roberts Communications Network chief executive Todd Roberts accepted the crystal trophy Sept. 30. Roberts noted how impressed he is any time he works with the Keeneland staff.
A panel of judges selects the simulcast award winner based on excellence in the presentation of a racetrack's live race product to its simulcast outlets. The overall look and easy-to-read odds and graphics of the Keeneland production were noted by the judges this year. Also receiving high marks were the New York Racing Association's Saratoga Race Course signal and the Santa Anita Park signal.
Eligibility for the award is open to all pari-mutuel breeds. Simulcast entries were judged on technical merit, quality and timeliness of racing and wagering information dissemination, as well as overall appeal.
Entries for the award were no more than 30 minutes in length and contain one complete race presentation, including pre-race features and graphics, the race itself, and any post-race replays and/or wrap-ups.
The simulcast conference is co-sponsored by the Thoroughbred Racing Associations and Harness Tracks of America in conjunction with the American Greyhound Track Operators Association.