"Going Off The Grid" is a weekly survey of sports execs and personalities offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. With the Breeders' Cup slated for this weekend, our panelists discuss their favorite traditions in horse racing and things they would change about the sport.
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NBC Sports horse racing announcer Larry Collmus
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– Binge watches "Game of Thrones" as if his life depended on it.
- Santa Anita VP/Business Coordination & Director of Broadcasting Amy Zimmerman
– Likes anything written by Aaron Sorkin and any production that involves Aaron Cohen.
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Breeders’ Cup Senior VP/Racing, Nominations & On-Site Operations Dora Delgado
– Enjoys watching Stephen Colbert with all of his amusing political satire.
- Bloodstock Editor & BloodHorse MarketWatch Editor Eric Mitchell
– Likes "flash mobs" and thinks they are one of the best uses of social media.
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Most memorable horse race | Top three horse racing movies | Best tradition in horse racing |
One thing to change about the sport |
Mint Julep or Black Eyed Susan? |
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 Larry Collmus |
When American Pharoah won the Triple Crown |
"Let it Ride" "Phar Lap" "Seabiscuit" |
The Triple Crown songs when they come on to the track |
I wish horses ran more often
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Black Eyed Susan, but I do like bourbon! |
 Amy Zimmerman |
The 1973 Belmont Stakes |
"Seabiscuit" "Secretariat" "50-1"
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The colorful and individualized silks of the owners |
The option to change more than one thing about the sport |
May I please have a Mojito?
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 Dora Delgado |
2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic |
"Seabiscuit" "Hidalgo" "Dreamer"
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The celebratory group photo in the winner’s circle
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Lack of uniformity between states |
Always go with the bourbon, Mint Julep |
 Eric Mitchell |
1988 Breeders' Cup Classic |
"Man From Snow River" "Phar Lap" "Seabiscuit"
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"My Old Kentucky Home" before the Kentucky Derby |
Tougher penalties for medication violations |
Mint julep, and no cheap bourbon
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