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Old 12-16-2008, 12:49 PM
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This is still an awfully bad bunch of coconuts - he could easily spot them 5 lengths on the break and close...That the trouble - you have to take a short price and get lucky or play against and hope he can't overcome the start. Not for my money - I'm going to be watching this one...
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Old 12-16-2008, 01:25 PM
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This is still an awfully bad bunch of coconuts - he could easily spot them 5 lengths on the break and close...That the trouble - you have to take a short price and get lucky or play against and hope he can't overcome the start. Not for my money - I'm going to be watching this one...
Live or on TV?

No way that horse gets a dime of my money. Not sure who will yet, be he will not.

Scanman, do you go to the Little Everglades races?
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Old 12-16-2008, 01:49 PM
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Scanman, do you go to the Little Everglades races?
Bigs,

Last year was my first visit to Little Everglades. I've been to all but a handful of the "jumps" venues and this by far is one of the best. Fantastic grass course, tragic that it is only used once a year for racing. Had the chance to meet and chat with Bob and Sharon Blanchard. They put on a great day of racing. Too bad, they and the NSA can't get on the same page and it looks like it will be a non-sanctioned meet again this year. I plan to attend again this year. Will you be there?
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Old 12-16-2008, 02:01 PM
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There was a horse like this at Emerald this summer named Soap Lake. every start he would miss and then come flying. The problem was people kept betting him in anticipation that he would have a good start and it just didnt happen.
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Old 12-16-2008, 02:38 PM
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Bigs,

Last year was my first visit to Little Everglades. I've been to all but a handful of the "jumps" venues and this by far is one of the best. Fantastic grass course, tragic that it is only used once a year for racing. Had the chance to meet and chat with Bob and Sharon Blanchard. They put on a great day of racing. Too bad, they and the NSA can't get on the same page and it looks like it will be a non-sanctioned meet again this year. I plan to attend again this year. Will you be there?
I will be there. Great day out for the family. We have a spot in the infield on the "backstretch".

Is there as story as to why it is not sanctioned by the NSA?
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Old 12-16-2008, 04:00 PM
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Live or on TV?
Haven't decided yet - still have to finish up some Christmas shopping so if I go I'll probably get there for the P4. You?
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Old 12-16-2008, 08:06 PM
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Haven't decided yet - still have to finish up some Christmas shopping so if I go I'll probably get there for the P4. You?
Not sure how early I will get there, but it will be in the first half of the card.
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Old 12-17-2008, 11:55 AM
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What happen to the one, late scratch?
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