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05-16-2008, 10:36 AM
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Of course, I'm the worst turf handicapper on the planet, so they probably saved me a few bucks.
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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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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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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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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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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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05-16-2008, 10:57 AM
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The Woodlawn is actually MORE interesting now, as Hatta Fort was pretty much a layup...
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05-16-2008, 11:07 AM
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Race 11 PP 8 bobbilinkapoo is a late scratch
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05-16-2008, 11:16 AM
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05-16-2008, 11:24 AM
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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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05-16-2008, 12:18 PM
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Let me just say from looking out my window here about 30 miles away from Pimlico, it looks like the clouds are clear and the track should be, in theory, drying out over the next three or four hours.
I don't know the answer to this, but how early in the card do they need to make the announcement that a race is off the turf?
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05-16-2008, 06:19 PM
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Moses and the Ark went by earlier this AM Pants.....actually we saw 7 inches here in 4 days last week and haven't had a completely clear day since. Monsoon is now a new city just outside Baltimore with animals lining up 2 by 2for some reason. The place (Pimlico) is living on borrowed time but it has been very very wet here this last 10 days!!
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