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Old 10-01-2014, 02:00 PM
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The minimum wager on any bet would be $1000. That way the daily handle would be much higher.

Suspended Jockeys would have to work as bathroom attendants - but they could keep the tips.

If a horse refuses to enter the starting gate - his trainer would have to work as a bathroom attendant the next day - he/she would not be allowed to keep any tips.

When the winning horse number matched the race number everyone would get a free beer or taco.

There would be a track dress code - everyone would have to dress like Steve Byk.
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Old 10-01-2014, 05:18 PM
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Build a retractable dome over Saratoga for an 8 week January-February meet. And I mean over the whole town, so I can wear shorts to the Tin & Lint at night

Louder oldies music in the Saratoga grandstand mens room.

2015 Gulfstream jockey photo of them on top of Pegasus holding 60 foot whips.

Parx changes their name once again to "Sparkey's Hot Slots and Racing"

Tom Durkin comes out of retirement to take the much coveted Monticello Raceway gig.

Andy Serling ditches the suit for a tie dye t-shirt on Talking Horses.

And, of course, Steve Byk winning a much deserved Eclipse Award for being the greatest advocate for the sport I love.
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Old 10-01-2014, 05:19 PM
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Build a retractable dome over Saratoga for an 8 week January-February meet. And I mean over the whole town, so I can wear shorts to the Tin & Lint at night

Louder oldies music in the Saratoga grandstand mens room.

2015 Gulfstream jockey photo of them on top of Pegasus holding 60 foot whips.

Parx changes their name once again to "Sparkey's Hot Slots and Racing"

Tom Durkin comes out of retirement to take the much coveted Monticello Raceway gig.

Andy Serling ditches the suit for a tie dye t-shirt on Talking Horses.

And, of course, Steve Byk winning a much deserved Eclipse Award for being the greatest advocate for the sport I love.
Not bad
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Old 10-01-2014, 07:32 PM
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The minimum wager on any bet would be $1000. That way the daily handle would be much higher.

Suspended Jockeys would have to work as bathroom attendants - but they could keep the tips.

If a horse refuses to enter the starting gate - his trainer would have to work as a bathroom attendant the next day - he/she would not be allowed to keep any tips.

When the winning horse number matched the race number everyone would get a free beer or taco.

There would be a track dress code - everyone would have to dress like Steve Byk.

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Old 10-02-2014, 09:07 AM
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I'd first disallow anymore names with "fiftyshadesof" in it.

secondly, I'd require all clockers to use "Breezing and "Handily" as if they mean the same thing in all parts of the country.
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When the winning horse number matched the race number everyone would get a free beer or taco.
That is hilarious!
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