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Old 05-16-2008, 10:06 AM
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well, off the turf changes some things.....
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:10 AM
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well, off the turf changes some things.....
Some? Another great weekday afternoon generally scuttled. Very frustrating.
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:13 AM
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It changes some things, like my selections my mood, etc. I took the day off to watch a nice day of racing.... I jinxed everyone.
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:36 AM
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Unbelievable. It's their biggest weekend and they don't run on the turf. I'm not betting a single dollar at Pimlico. **** those idiots.

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Some? Another great weekday afternoon generally scuttled. Very frustrating.
A true shame. Weather has not been kind this last year to big days.

Of course, I'm the worst turf handicapper on the planet, so they probably saved me a few bucks.
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:44 AM
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Phil, not even close, Your a distant second for worlds worst turf capper. I have references if need be
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:54 AM
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Hello,

Wanted to share this article in the hope it gets consideration in advance of tomorrow's races. Not sure this is the right place on the Forum, but with the rain today and Steve at track hope it gets due consideration to ensure the safety of all involved tomorrow.

http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/edito...e.cgi?id=11478

I'll stick to the Pimlico Special/PrReakness Double now they are off the turf today.
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:47 AM
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Even the Graded Stakes are off the turf... Geesh.. what the heck are they saving their turf course for if not for Graded Stakes.. Maybe the 4 horse workouts that masqurade for races on a daily basis... This track is in BIG TROUBLE... Given the fact that today USUALLY is their second biggest handle and their handle this year is paltry I have to wonder who is at the helm...
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:53 AM
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I'd caution those admonishing Pimlico to relent a bit...

It's not be a question of trying to "save" the turf course, though there are 2 graded stakes on the grass tomorrow that would take precedent over the 2 listed stakes today...

A soggy turf course is a recipe for breakdowns the day you race over it as horses tire unexpectedly, and even more so the NEXT day when the divots and hoof holes firm up and horses step in them and break legs..
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:55 AM
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There's absolutely no excuse. If that's the main reason why then we might as well shut down all of the tracks. You cannot give an inch to these terrorists.

I'm fed up with how weak this industry is. You would think Jimmy Carter is the head of the NTRA. Will someone please show some backbone?
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:57 AM
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I'd caution those admonishing Pimlico to relent a bit...

It's not be a question of trying to "save" the turf course, though there are 2 graded stakes on the grass tomorrow that would take precedent over the 2 listed stakes today...

A soggy turf course is a recipe for breakdowns the day you race over it as horses tire unexpectedly, and even more so the NEXT day when the divots and hoof holes firm up and horses step in them and break legs..
I agree 100%. It isn't their fault the weather sucks. Their turf course is narrow, so moving the rails out isn't much of an option, either.

The Woodlawn is actually MORE interesting now, as Hatta Fort was pretty much a layup...
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:07 AM
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Race 11 PP 8 bobbilinkapoo is a late scratch
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I'd caution those admonishing Pimlico to relent a bit...

It's not be a question of trying to "save" the turf course, though there are 2 graded stakes on the grass tomorrow that would take precedent over the 2 listed stakes today...

A soggy turf course is a recipe for breakdowns the day you race over it as horses tire unexpectedly, and even more so the NEXT day when the divots and hoof holes firm up and horses step in them and break legs..
Didn't look at it that way... We don't need any breakdowns this weekend...
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:23 AM
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small p4 races 4-7:
1,3
6,8
2,4,7,8
2,4,7,10,13
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But don't they race over courses like this in Europe daily?
Sure, with 'daily' being the operative word... Horses there are raised with it and are 100% used to it in all its' forms as opposed to what passes for turf here. A firm U.S. turf course is like a furry main track to a Euro..
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:36 AM
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This is utterly ridiculous to give excuses. They've had, what, a half inch of rain?
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