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Old 04-30-2010, 02:02 PM
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Default WEATHER PRESS CONFERENCE: Heavy rain before 1p, then window..

Press conference about to start with National Weather Service, Track Super Butch Lehr and Churchill Downs management regarding anticipated severe weather Saturday and contingency plans.
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:02 PM
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WTF! Sunday Derby?
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:08 PM
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If this is really going to be that bad I don't want them to take a chance. Cancel the whole card and run it Sunday.
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:19 PM
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Should be a most interesting Press Conference, and they need to have one just for the Weather, then that doesn't look good at all. Monsoon may be coming.
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Not great but not as bad as feared for tomorrow...

Heavy rains expected 10a-1p with 40mph winds before a window of milder winds (10-15mph) and lighter rain 2-7p that should allow for 'normal' racing conditions.

The most severe and more dangerous weather appears to be arriving 12 hours later than originally forecast. All appropriate plans are in place should they be required.
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:20 PM
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Not great but not as bad as feared for tomorrow...

Heavy rains expected 10a-1p with 40mph winds before a window of milder winds and light rain/10-15mph winds 2-7p that should allow for 'normal' racing conditions.

The most severe weather appears to be arriving 12 hours later than originally forecast. All appropriate plans are in place should they be required.
That's good news.
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:24 PM
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Also heard they are going to seal track tonight, and there will be no Saturday morning works. Is that true, Steve?
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:23 PM
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Not great but not as bad as feared for tomorrow...

Heavy rains expected 10a-1p with 40mph winds before a window of milder winds (10-15mph) and lighter rain 2-7p that should allow for 'normal' racing conditions.

The most severe and more dangerous weather appears to be arriving 12 hours later than originally forecast. All appropriate plans are in place should they be required.
Thanks Al
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:25 PM
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ugh. i dont think its a good idea for me to make my bets today while assuming the track will be wet. oh well

With those winds the track could be fast by the time the derby comes along!
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Old 04-30-2010, 02:54 PM
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Not great but not as bad as feared for tomorrow...

Heavy rains expected 10a-1p with 40mph winds before a window of milder winds (10-15mph) and lighter rain 2-7p that should allow for 'normal' racing conditions.

The most severe and more dangerous weather appears to be arriving 12 hours later than originally forecast. All appropriate plans are in place should they be required.
That sounds better, appreciate the update Steve.
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Old 04-30-2010, 05:40 PM
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any further updates the last few hours???
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