Today's changes at Spa

#1 09-02-2006, 10:14 AM

http://www.nyra.com/chart/today.asp?track=S

Thats for now, if the rain pelts us expect more later, but thats what todays changes are.

Nostradamus · #2 09-02-2006, 10:18 AM

The rain is going to be light all day. Track should stay fast. Watch out for Suave today.

#3 09-02-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Nostradamus

The rain is going to be light all day. Track should stay fast. Watch out for Suave today.

Thanks Al Roker, now back to Matt Lauer who is gonna tell us why douchebags often hide on the internet and are terrified to be met in public.

Nostradamus · #4 09-02-2006, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by oracle80

Thanks Al Roker, now back to Matt Lauer who is gonna tell us why douchebags often hide on the internet and are terrified to be met in public.

I have not been to Saratoga all summer. Our boss gave Steve the money for 2 hats and candy. I never said I would be up there. We took the money instead of the trip to Saratoga when our job ended.

Come to my home at Belmont. The best track in the world. Not that overhyped track they call Saratoga. When you get some europeans and a breeder's cup up there in hickville, then we can talk.

Now that your meet is over, enjoy the next 10 months with nothing to do.

I just heard the weather for saratoga 5 minutes ago. The track will be fast.

ArlJim78 · #5 09-02-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nostradamus

The rain is going to be light all day. Track should stay fast. Watch out for Suave today.

i'm confused, didn't you and the other bold ruler people make some big goodbye thing a few weeks ago? i thought the project was over and the computers and scanners were packed and you might be back next year.

Nostradamus · #6 09-02-2006, 10:36 AM

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i'm confused, didn't you and the other bold ruler people make some big goodbye thing a few weeks ago? i thought the project was over and the computers and scanners were packed and you might be back next year.

Our job ended weeks ago. I post on 3 boards usually just when I have free time like today. It is crappy weather so no golf today. I know horses the other jokers were killing time. One of the other guys knows a little and we are always at Belmont. We live in Floral Park and go to school here. Hofstra and St. Johns.

ArlJim78 · #7 09-02-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nostradamus

Our job ended weeks ago. I post on 3 boards usually just when I have free time like today. It is crappy weather so no golf today. I know horses the other jokers were killing time. One of the other guys knows a little and we are always at Belmont. We live in Floral Park and go to school here. Hofstra and St. Johns.

Ahh, that explains it.

Nostradamus · #8 09-02-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

All bullsh*t aside. Are you serious about Belmont? The best track in the world? How do you figure? Must be quality of racing, oh wait. Must be location, oh wait. Must be the crowds, oh wait. Must be ambiance, oh wait. Can't wait for the cards of 6 claiming races at Belmont. Now on big days Belmont is great, but for the other 95% of the time, it can't hold a candle to the Spa. Why do you think they moved the Woodward here? No one goes to Belmont.

It is the best track for horseman. The 12F track and the turf are the best surfaces in the world. Ask any trainer and they will tell you they love Belmont.

They also race there more than 6 weeks a year. The best racing day (except BC) of the year is in the fall at belmont. FIVE GRADE 1's on the card on one day.

I hate crowds too. So belmont is perfect for me.

The Woodward was moved for the extra weeks rest before the JCGC. Saratoga doesn't need an extra race to put people in the seats.

Betsy · #9 09-02-2006, 11:21 AM

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It is the best track for horseman. The 12F track and the turf are the best surfaces in the world. Ask any trainer and they will tell you they love Belmont.

They also race there more than 6 weeks a year. The best racing day (except BC) of the year is in the fall at belmont. FIVE GRADE 1's on the card on one day.

I hate crowds too. So belmont is perfect for me.

I love Belmont, too. If they raced at Saratoga more than two months of the year, believe me, there would be plenty of mediocre racing.

As much as I'd love to spend a day at Saratoga, that's really in my fantasies. In reality, it would probably disappoint me since I don't like huge crowds (plus, I've heard that it's almost impossible to find a place to sit). A day at Belmont is like a day at the ballpark - heavenly. I haven't gone in awhile, though. I'm going to make a point to go quite a bit during the Fall Championship meet, and definitely Gold Cup day.

#10 09-02-2006, 11:30 AM

Belmont is also my favorite racetrack, and I grew up around Keeneland.
Toga is very cool, but a real pain in the ass for travelers.
I would rather stay in Manhattan Better hotels, + the entertainmrent shopping and food are beyond compare. Airports are much more convenient and you can't beat the LIRR deal.

Keeneland still offers the best racing and a mellow atmosphere, with great food considering.

Outside of Belmont,Keeneland,CD and Royal Ascot, I don't care if I never see another racetracck.

JMO