I think they hired Dakota Fanning to make his case, much like in "Dreamer"...

Name the filly or mare that is better than her. If she is in this race than it is pointless to name her, because it will be settled on the track. She appears to be much the best in this field and will likely win in the same manner she won at Saratoga and Keeneland. Easily.

Zarkava

Quiet Chris did preface his point by saying "as good as any filly running now"

Forever
 

If she runs back to her top on the TG sheets she wins......
Distance will not be a problem, agree...

He is being unrealisticly retarded with this statements

I just had to explain football to the fat indian at my work for 15 minutes, and 'first down' took 10 minutes of explanation, find me a gun

I'm not saying I agree, but that he was excluding Zarkava..but that may be too much might reading

Last I checked she was retired.

I just received the "Souvenir" tickets via certified mail. Nice!

Hard solid glossy laminate about the same size as my Raiders season tickets, and suitable to be worn around the neck if one is so inclined. A really nice photo of a Santa Anita stretch drive in the center.

There's an option to order what looks like a really nice poster by Fred Stone:

"Bred for Glory", The Official 2008 Breeders' Cup Poster

http://champions.stores.yahoo.net/bforglpl1.html

Here's a link to the $40 version. Better grades are available.

The traffic going into the track can get pretty slow, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the slow roll in.

General admission gives you access to the paddock gardens which include the walking ring, the main floor under the grandstands all the way up to the rail of the track and I think you also get access to the Dungon under the main floor. That's where it is easy to place a wager after the horses head to the track.

I'm sure you will enjoy Santa Anita and good luck at the windows.

The traffic going into the track can get pretty slow, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the slow roll in.

Thanks, 2Hot4TV. I try to do everything possible to avoid sitting in traffic. I'm a bit concerned that this 10:10AM 1st race time may muck some things up due to people just realizing at the last minute.

I've been by Arcadia on the I-210, but have never exited to explore.

Question: The track recommends taking the Santa Anita Avenue, but I was wondering if there was any merit to exiting earlier coming from the west and maybe using Colorado Boulevard, or possibly Huntington Drive?

Or, is there any recommendation of a place to park without committing to driving into the track, and then just walking a bit to avoid exit traffic?

We have no problem going 8 furlongs on a walk to make the drive in or out nicer.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

Oh, and I've also considered parking in Pasadena and using the metro rail to the track so any thoughts there would be appreciated as well.

The traffic will be the slowest on Huntington Dr. I stay on the 210 and exit at Baldwin and use the race track parking. There is plenty of parking between the race track and the Mall next to the track, they will direct you.

Mass transit in SoCal is only to be used in an emergency like when the car you just stole broke down.

The traffic wont be that bad just alittle slow.

If you are coming from the west, take Baldwin south (its one exit before Santa Anita) and it runs alongside the stable area. The metro rail won't really work, as the last stop is at Rosemead in Pasadena - Oaktree has said something about Metro providing shuttles, but personally I wouldn't trust that. Friday will be the worst traffic wise (obviously) because you'll be dealing with commuters, but going westbound on the 210, you'll be going against the grain.

If you are coming from the west, take Baldwin south (its one exit before Santa Anita) and it runs alongside the stable area. The metro rail won't really work, as the last stop is at Rosemead in Pasadena

Thanks a bunch Jezebel and 2HotforTV.

That helps.

I'm really looking forward to my first Santa Anita trip.....and the Breeders' Cup.

5 p.m. traffic ftw!!! Who doesn't love rush hour in Los Angeles?? :)

one of our local radio shows reiterated this point today.

if you want to attend, just show up and someone will have a ticket for you.

Lets Discuss the 3 BC Classic INVADERS
 

Duke of Marmalade, Henrythenavigator, Raven’s Pass


I KNOW some of you guys are familiar with these horses, or have an opinion on them regarding the classic?

Lets talk about the 3 invaders in the BC.

I think the invaders deserve as much respect and thorough handicapping as is given foreign shippers into races like BC Turf and Turf Mile.

I have some rough ideas about these guys' correct me, debate, offer your own etc...

Duke of Marmalade – might have a little tactical speed, has more experience at distances a little longer than a mile. Seems consistent. Maybe not a top class 12 furlong Turf Horse - but pretty good, and very tough intermediate distances, strong looking solid animal

Henrythenavigator – did he peak around the 2,000 guineas? nice looking horse, game in the stretch, likes a firm ground, Seems very close to Raven's Pass

Raven’s Pass – maybe a slightly later developer, just now reaching a peak? Seemed that riding tactics played a role in duel with HTN? = wanted to get first run..

Oh my god.