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So I think we are all handicapping The Preakness with a sloppy track in mind. Everywhere I read and I do mean everywhere has mentioned "slop loving" Exaggerator and how he'll move up. As the Gen Pop latches on is there a chance that he'll be an overlay and Nyquist less than fair value, but more usable? If so, in what pools? I read most of these posts and genuinely appreciate t
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Assuming they are left on the grass, track condition will play a factor. Given that they are running on both courses, will the rail placement make a difference? On the inner I would think so. Also NYRA rewards is giving $ away if you play the exacta in the Man O War, check it out
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What to do with the one's that come off the pace? Someone's getting a dream trip, someone's not. Who's saving, who's not? Do they have different closing styles, if there is such a thing? Can you re-rally? Jockey skills come into play. Who will and wont come up the rail? I'm all in on Uncle Mo! Crushed (broke even) the Arlington Million card a few back betting Ramsey/
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As I haven't had time to read all the posts, so sorry if redundant. Another mistake by the race caller....this time on the winner
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Lots of the ADW's are running specials where they give you $$ for signing up ect, especially this time of year. NYRA is running a special where if you wager $50 to win on a horse in 1 of the designated races (ARK DERBY for this weekend), they will give you $25 to wager on the KY Derby. Seems like free $$ to me. The question to me is it really only worth it if you like a heavy favorite? Thoug
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Re the Wood, is there a way to tell if the payouts came back light considering the 81-1 placing? A friend had Ex and TRI and thought he was in for a windfall. Thanks
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I dont think he'll hold on... I had him in a handicapping contest out in Bayside. $120 to win !! Funny money of course but what fun!!
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As someone recently pointed out, track condition is going to be an enormous part of the conversation this weekend as it pertains to racing and other endeavor's... 1 day out perhaps the subject matter expert (home track) can chime in with a high level overview on what to look for? Thanks in advance ... I am shipping out from LVD and my home base of Saratoga for the CAPITAL OTB Teletheatre. I
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Just wondering if the KY Derby exacta pool makes an allowance for 24/24? Cupid over Outlook up and down !!
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Was Jeff Seigels selection. This year's edition of the Santa Anita Handicap, a classic for older horses at a mile and one-quarter on the main track, looks like anybody's race on paper so why not go for a long shot? #2 Melatonin is thoroughly unproven at this distance and at this level, so his 20-1 morning line makes sense. However, he was visually highly impressive winning a condition
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Read somewhere that Intl Star had a ridiculous van ride to Zia Park. I know, is there any other kind... A toss out race?
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Hot off the press, it was announced this week that Mortons Steakhouse will anchor the new racino hotel and that another steakhouse is opening (Salt and Char) and will be run by the former chef at Lespinasse. The Spa ain't what it used to be for sure, but it ain't bad either...
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That makes sense although they should have had that "area" separated. It was half the tent ... And to boot the $350 did not get you entrance to the track.
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I dont have a ton of time at the moment, but wanted to get this conversation started. 1. Are there any posters on here who had tickets to the above? And 2. If you didnt are you aware of what happened? One would think that NYRA in disguise ran a certain portion of the BC. Kentucky State Troopers removing FANS from tables. I'll expand later. Luckily the Keeneland folks couldnt have been more h
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Is there any chance that the P3 ending with the Sword Dancer might pay MORE than the P4 ending with AP? Assuming he wins of course ...
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All - while it may not exactly qualify as big, there ir a race Friday at said venue that is interesting on a few fronts. WW sends out 2 yr old filly Acapulco to take on older MALES in the Nunthorpe. She receives 27lbs and red hot Irad Ortiz crosses the drink for the ride. Oh - and she is the ML fav... not sure the time of the race but will find out and post here in case anyone is interested. Good
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Jack Dillons is now Bravo! Sat at the bar Sat night, quite good. If anyone knows the hidden gem that Mama Mia's is, you will enjoy. 15 Church is all the rage these days, quite an interesting Happy hour. Sperry's seems like a younger crowd, especially in the back. Then again, I have been feeling my age recently
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I would counter the argument that the open house generated new fans with saying that for every new fan cultivated, 2 were lost because they saw a horse fall while jumping a fence (hedge). IMO you need some constitution to enjoy Steeplechase races. Now last year they had the Wait trials at OKLA. That was fun!!
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More to chew on ... Post 17 = zero wins and 3% itm
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Was hoping that someone on here may have a solution if NO WORRIES if you say try TwinSpires ... Here goes. I am unable to view video from the NYRA REWARDS site from any track. I am however able to view NYRA races when using their mobile app, just not any other track. I know that there are issues using Flash with Android devices. Has anyone else had this experience and FOUND a solution? Thanks a t
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Good day everybody ... Hope everybody is enjoying the holiday season.
For all the talk about who the main players are in this game we love, I think we can all agree that it wouldnt be possible without the Jockey. We all know how dangerous it is, and they put their lives on the line for our pleasure. Keeping that in mind, I am going to attempt to rid myself of various racing memorabilia/collec
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No, I'm not suggesting that TG do The Arc as race of the week, I am however giving you the winner of the race. Ruler of the World ... Well thats my hope anyway. No magical reading of the Thorographs or the Timeforms here, a hunch play !! Saratoga "maiden no more" Frankie Dettori picks up the mount on Coolmore's son of Galileo. Fast ground (whatever that is at Longchamp) and t
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How can one not get excited about our new visitor to the spa??? Pretty cool, no?
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Any takers on moving this in another direction? Namely the great race card on Saturday. For us, this is the fan experience we want. Lets talk racing these are some nice Euros here. Havent handicapped yet, but will try and look for replays from FR, GB, IRE and comment... Happy Independence all, have fun be safe
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I have to admit as Saturday wore on I was feeling somewhat empty that I was missing the Belmont. It was and always be more than a race as Floral Park is my hometown and it is more of a reunion than anything. As Richiebee eloquently pointed out, there were going to be hiccups but so what ... Anyway me and maybe a 500 others packed the bar at Hunter Mtn to watch the race. 40 inches of plasma for al
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Perhaps big time money burner DYNEVER !! Hals Hope/Dubai World Cup ...
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Way back 3 weeks or so ago there was a ton mentioned about bad trips in the Ky Drby, this one among them. I thought a few times about chiming in but was pretty sure it was going to change the result. I firmly and resolutely believe that Danza cost me my super saver. Redboarding for sure and it was only for .50 but it would have let me upgrade to one of those private tents at Mtn Jam instead of th
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Please enjoy the leading comment to the attached article... always enjoy reading all that post here. However you celebrate the weekend, or not, enjoy and be safe !! Cheers!
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