How come NBC didn't have its cameras showing the First Turn, facing Churchill Downs spires?

Question

They always used to - until this year :-(

Answer 1

They did earlier...  like the undercard races had that angle.  I dunno...  you're right though...  they followed the field from the back.

Answer 2

I thought the coverage sucked.  I love to see the moment when they kick in the "turbo" and it only showed the beginning and end of the race.  The best part for me was left out.

Answer 3

Why. It's only a two-plus minute race. What did you miss?