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I don’t see anything wrong with them explaining some of the intricacies of the betting.
There’s always going to be a mismatch between those who are well versed in a subject and the wider audience, who aren’t. That’s a problem faced by all programme makers, finding that balance.
I prefer it in the new format (strange hairdos aside) and the best bit was that Matt Dawson’s role seemed to be just being there, hope they keep it that way (you could see Nicholls et al bristling as he hovered behind them like an eager schoolboy).
The Nicholls bit was good I thought, I’m sure lots of people are interested in those behind the scenes glimpses. Given the time constraint they’re never going to be able to do anything than a quick gloss-over but it’s still interesting stuff nevertheless. (Did you notice the only box that it appeared could be seen from Nicholls seat in his office was Kauto Star’s – might be worth finding out who he puts in there once the old horse eventually vacates).
The other good bit was watching Jim McGrath struggling to (almost) hold his tongue during the Mac/Davies episode.
I don’t know what Tanya has done to her hair,
Told you last week, Phil. What you saw this morning was
Tanya Graham,
a three dimensional virtual hybrid programmed to save money on fees. Thrifty ML producers have now created a female broacasting allrounder who knows both the betting world inside out and also the best day to get the bargains at Scope on Newmarket high street.
Next – Tom McCirick. A dummy from a Burton’s shop window wearing a deerstalker.
Have they ever considered inviting a live audience of punters – like Soccer AM has fat football supporters (who never actually go to games and who no-one knows.)
If Channel 4 really have to give Matt Dawson a gig, then surely T4 right after the programme would be more appropriate, although his inane ramblings may be too irritating even for them.
He really is a Blue Peter, or CBeebies presenter, waiting to happen. Come on BBC, what you waiting for?
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Intricacies, Corm???
My 7yo granddaughter’s homework is more complex than anything she’d have learned from Mac and Tanya’s little betting discourse.Are we grumpy old men and women?
Racing now has two satellite channels. This programme is aimed at a different audience than us died-in-the-racingpost enthusiast.
Frankly, I don’t give a four X what hair cut Tanya has this week, or what she wears. I don’t care what accent each presenter has. Then again, being a Wilwsher moonraker, am quite used to Francomeese. If a similar comment was made by a soft southerner about a Yorkshire yokal; we’d never hear the last. I thought Matt did a reasonable job at Dicheat, so what if he does not come from a racing background. The new director is a woman, are we really saying the programme was bad because it was a woman? If it was a bloke, would we blame it on being a bloke? They’ve cut the telephone / very worst bits that failed last week.
Did I like the programme? NO
I prefer a form assessment.
But it is not aimed at me.
As long as I get information about ground conditions and early betting news, that is all I watch it for.
They do, however, got to beware they don’t push all the racing audience away. It seems as though, by the numbers criticising the Morning Line, we still tune in….Value Is EverythingI might be wrong but I don’t remember see any mention of the Tote Scoop 6 today or any the presenter’s tips for those races, maybe its been dropped as part of the "new" show?
Well now, I have watched ML as it’s now known for years and this morning was the first morning I fell asleep watching. I think that was soon after the betting explantations. I am not a punter, (I do the scoop 6 now and again) but even I know what odds on and odds against are. I agree with Cormack that I like the insight into trainers and their yards, but not when Matt Dawson is involved. All in all, I think the new programme is very disappointing and I don’t think anyone who isn’t already interested in racing will be persuaded by the programme’s revamp. I don’t know if I’ll bother next week.
Frankly, I don’t give a four X what hair cut Tanya has this week, or what she wears.
I do. I used to dream of having endless hours of passion with her, then rolling her over, lighting a cig, and talking for hours about the racing. Leave me alone with my fantasies Ginge, and Tanya, get a wig till it grows back
Well, I watched the second edition today & sorry to be the one of a few that doesn’t tow the party line (again), I quite liked it.
If you’d put a racing man in the Paul Nicholls segment, he wouldn’t have been able to help himself in pretending he knows everything. That sort of segment needs an idiot & there’s no finer than Matt Dawson.
The funny thing with Dawson’s involvement is that some of the excrement that’s being thrown around is exactly the same as what was said of Jake Humphrey when he started to be Formula 1 front man & that has been a roaring success.
Anyway, I don’t watch it for the a preview of racing, never have. I’ve been interested in racing for about five years & have been watching the Morning Line for longer than that. Can anyone seriously tell me they used to watch it for the racing preview?
The Guest Test put that MP in his place. Ramble, as politicians are wont to do, & you won’t get six questions.
The ‘Guide To Betting’ is a bit pointless. Not even a total novice would be helped by the answer to the question ‘how many different types of bet are there?’ being given as ‘lots’ nor is the difference between odds on & odds against so much of a minefield that it deserves it’s own segment.
If you spent the night on the lash, or are twelve years old, then the new Morning Line is a gentle hangover helper as much now as ever. If you want an in depth preview of the day ahead, have you heard of satellite television? It’s very good. Two whole channels devoted to racing.
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There must be a lot of older guys set in their ways here, they don’t realise that Tanyas hair is fashionable, and it suits her to be honest. Can’t believe some of the comments.
On topic, I quite like the new format, except the different bets segment. I understand all bets of course, but they talk so quick even I don’t know what they’re talking about lol
"If you spent the night on the lash, or are twelve years old, then the new Morning Line is a gentle hangover helper"
I wonder what the demographic is for that…….not massively high I reckon.
"this perfect mix of poetry and destruction, this glory of rhythm, power and majesty: the undisputed champion of the world!!!"
"If you spent the night on the lash, or are twelve years old, then the new Morning Line is a gentle hangover helper"
I wonder what the demographic is for that…….not massively high I reckon.
Well you say that but it’s been astonishingly well catered for over the years. The programme that follows the Morning Line, is T4 which has the programming for twelve year olds, and a pretty girl for sore eyes to look at.
Soccer AM on Sky has been going for that market for years.
There must be a lot of older guys set in their ways here, they don’t realise that Tanyas hair is fashionable, and it suits her to be honest. Can’t believe some of the comments.
On topic, I quite like the new format, except the different bets segment. I understand all bets of course, but they talk so quick even I don’t know what they’re talking about lol
Tanya’s hair isn’t fashionable, she looks like Young Einstein!
Ex Soccer AM pundit Helen Chamberlain likes the ponies – she’s an owner with Epsom head honcho Simon Dow.
What an opportunity missed! Every geezer I know between 20 and 35 loves Helen Chamberlain. She’s easy on the eye, funny, blokish and knows her horses. And who do we get? Doris Plunkett and Tanya Eraserhead. They must be on contracts longer than a local authority accountant.
Anyone know what Claire King is up to? Another racehorse owner who’d eliminate a hangover faster than Disprin and a raw egg.
Ex Soccer AM pundit Helen Chamberlain likes the ponies – she’s an owner with Epsom head honcho Simon Dow.
What an opportunity missed! Every geezer I know between 20 and 35 loves Helen Chamberlain. She’s easy on the eye, funny, blokish and knows her horses. And who do we get? Doris Plunkett and Tanya Eraserhead. They must be on contracts longer than a local authority accountant.
Anyone know what Claire King is up to? Another racehorse owner who’d eliminate a hangover faster than Disprin and a raw egg.
Hells Bells is still on Soccer AM. Likes poker too & has done quite well out of it.
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