r.i.p. hollywood park
 

i'll now officially withdraw my prediction that hollypark would survive until the economy improves.

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-f...,3367660.story

I don't know who I love more.

Politicians or developers.

well...we sure need more office buildings and another damn school.

but if god says holly won't remain, who's to argue?

Charlie Hayward was quoted not too long ago about how the major players in horse racing are key and vital to the overall success of the game.

Interestingly, Belmont's handle did not see a big increase last Wednesday despite these larger tracks bailing on the day. When the big guys don't run, people don't think about horse racing, they don't go to the track and bet on horse racing... it's a long, scary trickle effect.

Maybe Jess Jackson..can ride in and save the day !!!! Since he cares sooo
oooooooooooooooooooooo much about horse racing !

True, that Inglewood community is just overflowing with people who want to work and go to school.:)

Who wants to hang out in Inglewood anyways?

Nobody wanted to hang out in downtown LA either. But they built the Staples Center, the Nokia Theatre, ESPN moved there, there are restaurants, a new Marriott. To quote Field of Dreams, "if you build it, they will come."

i found Inglewood quite nice when i was down there last month. Had a lovely breakfast at the IHOP there

I used to hang out in Inglewood a fair amount.

I loved Mr. Jims BBQ.

You need no teeth to eat our beef!

A city is judged based upon the quality of its IHOP.

hence why i never go to Schroon Lake NY or Bossier City

Should let people in free (not charge $8 minimum to get in to give up %.) I don't think it's a dump, but it's pretty close to being that (close enough.)

Off topic but speaking of tracks that I've never heard anything positive about that was actually rather enjoyable- I spent last Saturday afternoon at Pimlico and quite enjoyed it. Nothing like sitting outside on a beautiful day with a nice breeze with 2000 of your closest friends.

NT

What a bummer...
 

The first track I ever went to, roughly 1956-57... I was probably 6 years old and was dragged there before dawn by a nere do well, slightly estranged grand dad.... we watched the workouts in the cool dawn. He had a stop watch, and I remember distinctly, a horse turning for home and really working and he tapped me on the shoulder and said..."watch this one... a stakes horse"

I/L

Could Santa Anita be next? Arcadia is one the countries most expensive properties

I also heard that with California in such bad shape money wise that Del Mar might be up for sale. hope its a rumor.

There's an IHOP here in Bossier City... I had the big steak omelet there on Wednesday.

i recommend avoiding the IHOP in monroe la. it's my understanding that the health dept found some significant violations.

Hmm, maybe i'll make the trip then!! We should do an announcer swap this winter, you fly to PM and call a day here, i'll go there and do the Q's!!