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blackthroatedwind 06-16-2006 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite
Hmmm ... is it "civil" and/or "mutually respectful" to make definitively negative judgments about a "comment" of which you've only heard ... second-, third-. or fourth-hand ... but not actually read yourself?

"Misguided" ... "hurtful" ... "uncalled for" ... don't sound very civil or mutually respectful ... do they?

I know you're trying very hard and very earnestly to herd cats ... but in attempting to placate the unplacatable ... have you unwittingly made unkind and unlearned commentary of the type which you yourself would justifiedly pull down?

Just wondering.

Let me just say something....I have known our host, Steve Byk, for a number of years. Like everyone he isn't perfect, but he's about as nice and thoughtful a guy as you will ever meet, and he has graciously donated this board ( and his time ) for the enjoyment of others. Thus, this is effectively his house, and even if you don't agree with everything he says or does, it borders on ungracious to perpetuate a discussion that he has attempted to quell.

You're a bright guy, BB, so why not just let this one go. Surely there are plenty of civil arguments you can find here.

westcoastinvader 06-17-2006 02:46 AM

Bottom line, anyone who remotely loves thoroughbred racing should make it a goal to visit Del Mar, as well as Saratoga.

I'm on the West Coast these days, but am perhaps unique in that I have a few Saratoga visits, and zero Del Mar visits. I plan to change that.

But, having visited most all thoroughbred tracks in the east, and having attended multiple runnings of every Triple Crown race over the years, getting to Saratoga was one of my most special horse racing trips.......ever.

As far as things to do, I'll chime in that if one has a car.......and a few extra days, there's lots to see and do within a few hours drive of Saratoga Springs.

Cooperstown, and The Baseball Hall of Fame, for one. If one has never driven around New England, it's just a hop, skip and a jump. Most times I have visited Saratoga I have worked in Hartford CT the week prior. Easy and great drive to Saratoga via multiple routes through CT or Mass.

And cripes, if one is from the midwest or someplace, it's not that far to add Boston or Maine to a multiple day trip including Saratoga.

As to prices, I've had much success with Bed & Breakfasts in the $150 range, give or take. Gas fireplace in the room, and everything.

Downtown Saratoga is a little too quaint for me, beyond the first or second obligatory visit. I'm not a quaint kind of guy.

But, lots of folks know horses there, real well.

For me, if I had to choose one or the other as the only option.......and being a lifelong thoroughbred afficianado.....I say Saratoga is the one to make.

But, most all of us here should shoot for both Saratoga...and Del Mar.

I am!

paisjpq 06-17-2006 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bold Brooklynite
Indeed ... but I'd describe them more as scared children than little lunatics ... although sometimes the distinction between the two is razor thin.

when I used to show my trainer always told be that there was a fine line between brilliance and explosion (i ride an 'off-the -track'). That certainly applies to these youngsters.

Bystander 06-19-2006 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gander
You dont need to be here the entire 6 weeks, especially Labor Day. While it is nice that the crowds dwindle, the racing isnt all that great, save for the Forego which is a cute little sprint that I love... and it is kind of depressing as it marks the end of the summer.

They're running the Woodward, the Hopeful, the Spinaway, and the Forego- all G1's- closing weekend this year.


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