When I read the first post I thought two things. First, wasn't TVG and Horse Racing TV enough? Also, how many people would actually watch 80 channels of horse racing? However, I realized when I read most of the posts that it looks like questioning the validity of Horse Racing (which are of no interest to me) is just as toxic as making a generaliziation about which satellite service is better. So if enough people want it, let them have it.
TVG is not very popular among serious horseplayers. Too much goofing off by some on camera talent. Pushing pick 4 and pick 6 wagers. HRTV is better. Each service has exclusives on various tracks. If a horseplayer does not have Dish, they cannot see HRTV and TVG and D* does not carry the former.
The Racing Network is pure horseracing. No idle banter. No commercials. It is the actual feed from each track. This benefits the serious big dollar horseplayer as these people are wagering on several tracks simultaneously. This is what these people do for a living. Before you thjnk "degenerate gambler" Think again.....These guys are all value players. They may have the past performances from 25 tracks running on a given day, but they may make only 10 or 20 plays from 200+ available races.
So yes, while the non- horseplayer sees little value in a horse racing network, the moderate( me) to serious players want it and may require it.
TVG and HRTV are entertainment for the racing enthusiast. TRN is for the people who are making a living betting the races.
Trust me, the serious players account for 75% of the total US betting handle on a given day. Some of these guys bet hundreds of thousands of dollars in total bets in a day.