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Old 03-03-2015, 01:41 PM
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Actually was now leaning to doing AQU as main card
with maybe bonus of San Felipe - or Tampa and/or Swale

The future forecast had looked ok for AQU on Saturday
per that weather link -
but I had no knowledge about a foot of snow?

What do you think since you know area / track maintenance
and I don't -- about the odds of track ok for AQU Saturday?
Your input appreciated before we get another Cancellation

Will check the fields before deciding on any bonus race
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Old 03-03-2015, 02:31 PM
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Right now its starting to snow. Its supposed to change to rain and then change back to snow tomorrow. Only about 5 inches with Friday and Saturday mostly clear and cold. Should race at Aqueduct Saturday but there is going to be a lot of moisture between now and Thursday. Tough call.
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Old 03-03-2015, 02:45 PM
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OK -- that sure cleared it all up
So if I go with AQU I'll end up either as the Villain or Hero

I do think AQU is probably the best card
but with no Crystal Balls -- It's a gamble

Maybe by Thursday all shall be made clearer?
And those living in or near the general area could post condition updates
To avoid another cancellation!

Thanks for the input! Very appreciated
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Old 03-04-2015, 10:37 AM
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I got the foot and a half figure by adding all the maximum amounts for daytime forecast and nighttime forecast.... (2-4 inches plus 1-3 inches etc....) i figured that would be worst case scenario... LOL
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Old 03-04-2015, 11:17 AM
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I got the foot and a half figure by adding all the maximum amounts for daytime forecast and nighttime forecast.... (2-4 inches plus 1-3 inches etc....) i figured that would be worst case scenario... LOL
If I used that approach for all of the maximum amounts that the Weather Channel had predicted for my area this winter, the snow piles would be up to the second floor. They do have a tendency to overforecast.

We used to just have some snow. Now, every time there is any winter weather, it has to be on account of a named storm, with full team coverage.

Currently waiting for the second part of this storm. The first half brought very heavy slush and an icy crust. The back half may provide more snow, and it appears that there will be a greater accumulation of snow to the South of us (i.e. closer to the NY metro area). Should have moved out by Thursday morning.
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Old 03-04-2015, 12:10 PM
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It's no surprise that weather forecasters make terrible handicappers. However I think most of the prognosticators around here would do a much better job at the NWS than the posers they currently employ. AND I know for a fact we could come up with better names for storms... Harlan's Hurricane or Seabiscuit's Fury work for me.
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