We’re anti Social?

WITH so much sport on the box this week there was only time to dip in and out of the Ascot television coverage this week. You can see why many racing fans might sigh in annoyance when someone like Declan Donnelly is on the presenters’ podium for ITV’s coverage.Most of the recent comments and viewing figures have been favourable to the ITV team. Last year was good and, for an event like Royal Ascot on the main channel, it has to be different, more suited to a mainstream audience. Well-known faces from television and sport do no harm in making racing look attractive. Again the meeting was blessed by fine weather and the multiple camera angles over the track showcased an event which is so very appealing visually to casual viewers.