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Forum: Stakes Archive 07-05-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,091
Posted By ShadowRoll
And there's a contest at The Racing Biz site. ...

And there's a contest at The Racing Biz site. I've done these in the past. They're fun. Usually get some racing-related tchotchke (like a bobblehead) if you're in the top...
Forum: Stakes Archive 07-04-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,091
Posted By ShadowRoll
After all the difficulties Delaware has had...

After all the difficulties Delaware has had filling cards, some of these look like good betting races. As long as the card isn't strangled.
Forum: Stakes Archive 07-18-2015, 05:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
Posted By ShadowRoll
After trying to handicap the card, my enthusiasm...

After trying to handicap the card, my enthusiasm for the field sizes at Delaware has been severely tempered. Outside a few in the stakes races, these are some slow horses (I didn't know it was even...
Forum: Stakes Archive 07-15-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,848
Posted By ShadowRoll
Compared to some years in recent memory,...

Compared to some years in recent memory, surprisingly big fields for the Del Cap card. Looks to be a good day.
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 11-01-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,200
Posted By ShadowRoll
What? Rain in California? My God, they're going...

What? Rain in California? My God, they're going to have to find a new venue for the Breeders' Cup!
Forum: Stakes Archive 07-29-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By ShadowRoll
Looking at the chart for the Gov Cup, I noticed...

Looking at the chart for the Gov Cup, I noticed that the super payout was more than the pool total. Obviously a mistake. But in checking the figures, I was again reminded why it's not worth it to...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-04-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 97,029
Posted By ShadowRoll
To me, Dullahan's early races have the look of an...

To me, Dullahan's early races have the look of an improving two-year-old who just happened to reach the next level while running on the turf and synthetics.

His first race (at Churchill) wasn't...
Forum: Stakes Archive 02-29-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,948
Posted By ShadowRoll
I'd really like to go but I'm on the fence due to...

I'd really like to go but I'm on the fence due to the chance for rain. The latest forecast says rainfall amounts near 0.3 inches. Assuming this is accurate, anyone have an idea on how whittled down...
Forum: Stakes Archive 07-18-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,847
Posted By ShadowRoll
Part of the problem with the state's "evidence"...

Part of the problem with the state's "evidence" against Braulio Baeza, which prompted the judge to dismiss the 291-count indictment without even letting the case go to verdict, was that the scales...
Forum: Stakes Archive 07-13-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,847
Posted By ShadowRoll
Two back was in March of last year. Started...

Two back was in March of last year. Started working steadily in March of this year (11 works, 3 of the more recent ones were bullets) and won at DEL, wire to wire, in an optional claimer on June...
Forum: Stakes Archive 07-13-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,847
Posted By ShadowRoll
Delaware has had some tough years, when the...

Delaware has had some tough years, when the average field size was probably 5 or 6 horses after scratches. The place is so pleasant, however, that even then I'd take a few trips there every season. ...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-06-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 37,518
Posted By ShadowRoll
1. Soldat 2. Mucho Macho Man 3. Shackleford 4....

1. Soldat
2. Mucho Macho Man
3. Shackleford
4. Pants on Fire
5. Dialed In
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-05-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,193
Posted By ShadowRoll
Apollo in 1882.

Apollo in 1882.
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-04-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 22,193
Posted By ShadowRoll
Okay, so if Uncle Mo does run, does this reassure...

Okay, so if Uncle Mo does run, does this reassure the bettors because "he wouldn't run unless he's 100%," causing more people to bet on him and thereby costing Repole less to make him the favorite;...
Forum: Dee Tee Stables 03-05-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,922
Posted By ShadowRoll
Very clever taking her all the way to Beulah for...

Very clever taking her all the way to Beulah for the work. Otherwise, that blistering 39 seconds might have scared off the competition.
Forum: Dee Tee Stables 12-24-2009, 02:48 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,846
Posted By ShadowRoll
I plan on taking a half-day off (or maybe just a...

I plan on taking a half-day off (or maybe just a "long lunch") and driving up from center city Philly.
Forum: Dee Tee Stables 12-13-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,227
Posted By ShadowRoll
I appreciate how Chuck makes the DT horses...

I appreciate how Chuck makes the DT horses accessible to as many owners as possible by running at diverse tracks. I'll be there to support the cause.
Forum: Dee Tee Stables 11-30-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,594
Posted By ShadowRoll
Where in Pennsylvania?

Where in Pennsylvania?
Forum: "At the Races with Steve Byk" 10-30-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,384
Posted By ShadowRoll
Not expecting it, of course, but I was looking at...

Not expecting it, of course, but I was looking at the calendar the other day (featuring Zenyatta this month) and was thinking the same thing.
Forum: The Charles Hatton Reading Room 10-23-2009, 07:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,873
Posted By ShadowRoll
Race was not unnoticed by others, but no...

Race was not unnoticed by others, but no suggestion of shenanigans by the author of this article other than to note the "DT Stable effect" (i.e., when 50 owners show up and bet on their...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 10-12-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,576
Posted By ShadowRoll
boycott

boycott
Forum: Dee Tee Stables 09-29-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,693
Posted By ShadowRoll
Haven't been to Philly Park since I stood in line...

Haven't been to Philly Park since I stood in line to see Smarty work This would be a good excuse to give the place another chance. By the way, congrats and thanks Team Simon for another fine job.
Forum: Stakes Archive 09-28-2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By ShadowRoll
I was there. It was as bad as it gets, with the...

I was there. It was as bad as it gets, with the horse trying to walk on 3 legs and the ankle visibly broken. It was the kind of horrible sight you kick yourself for looking at, and can't get out of...
Forum: Get-Togethers 07-08-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,784
Posted By ShadowRoll
Could it be? Nominations for Del Cap include...

Could it be? Nominations for Del Cap include Rachel Alexandra.
http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=SN-DEL-20090719-483286
Forum: Get-Togethers 06-29-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,784
Posted By ShadowRoll
Del Cap?

Anyone planning on going to the Delaware Handicap (7/19/09)? Win and you're in. Rachel Alexandra is reportedly a possible: http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=210&sid=1705638. Unbridled Belle is likely:...
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