Status of Hollywood Park?

[randallscott35]

Going under

[hi_im_god]

there's no talk i've heard of bmdc moving forward with redevelopment.

it's the silver lining of a horrible economy. the downside is this:

http://www.savehollywoodpark.com/

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Going under

There's an insisive, well thought out, salient, investigative, imformative, well presented report

Well done. Great job

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

There's an insisive, well thought out, salient, investigative, imformative, well presented report

Well done. Great job

If possible feel free to educate us on HP 2011/2012.. While I doubt there is any who absolutely knows an undecided future clearly your thoughts could have some insight into the situation.

BTW in all fairness a lot of folks came down hard on you for what they deemed "subjective" Rosario calls when you were his agent, for those still thinking they were flavored go and listen to the call a few days ago when Rosario won 4 in row..It was especially over the top (with reason)!

[Rudeboyelvis]

The Dominican Daaaaaaaaandeeeeeee

[richard burch]

sounds alot like n.j.

Originally Posted by freddymo

If possible feel free to educate us on HP 2011/2012.. While I doubt there is any who absolutely knows an undecided future clearly your thoughts could have some insight into the situation.

BTW in all fairness a lot of folks came down hard on you for what they deemed "subjective" Rosario calls when you were his agent, for those still thinking they were flavored go and listen to the call a few days ago when Rosario won 4 in row..It was especially over the top (with reason)!

Hollywood Park has already announced they are commited to racing through 2011. Beyond that it's not my place to comment.

As for my calls. When I became an agent I agreed that I would make no calls that might cause patrons to complain I was favoring the jockey I work for. I have adhered to that.

Part of my job is to promote Hollywood Park and as such when a jockey has a great or "newsworthy" day I will try to rally behind that exciting accomplishment. I've made calls such as " Remember the Talamo" " Cinco de Bejarano" and the " Domincan Dandy" these are designed to generate interest and honor the hot rider.

Are they over the top? Certainly some would say yes. I don't think so but that's my way. It's served me well for 28 years in this business. I'm not likely to change that anytime soon.

I am a huge fan of our sport. Especially jockeys who IMO don't get the recognition they deserve.

I try to conduct myself in a professional manner at all times.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I try to conduct myself in a professional manner at all times.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Sharp post.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Hollywood Park has already announced they are commited to racing through 2011. Beyond that it's not my place to comment.

As for my calls. When I became an agent I agreed that I would make no calls that might cause patrons to complain I was favoring the jockey I work for. I have adhered to that.

Part of my job is to promote Hollywood Park and as such when a jockey has a great or "newsworthy" day I will try to rally behind that exciting accomplishment. I've made calls such as " Remember the Talamo" " Cinco de Bejarano" and the " Domincan Dandy" these are designed to generate interest and honor the hot rider.

Are they over the top? Certainly some would say yes. I don't think so but that's my way. It's served me well for 28 years in this business. I'm not likely to change that anytime soon.

I am a huge fan of our sport. Especially jockeys who IMO don't get the recognition they deserve.

I try to conduct myself in a professional manner at all times.

Thx for the 2011 update.

[Gate To Wire]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Hollywood Park has already announced they are commited to racing through 2011. Beyond that it's not my place to comment.

As for my calls. When I became an agent I agreed that I would make no calls that might cause patrons to complain I was favoring the jockey I work for. I have adhered to that.

Part of my job is to promote Hollywood Park and as such when a jockey has a great or "newsworthy" day I will try to rally behind that exciting accomplishment. I've made calls such as " Remember the Talamo" " Cinco de Bejarano" and the " Domincan Dandy" these are designed to generate interest and honor the hot rider.

Are they over the top? Certainly some would say yes. I don't think so but that's my way. It's served me well for 28 years in this business. I'm not likely to change that anytime soon.

I am a huge fan of our sport. Especially jockeys who IMO don't get the recognition they deserve.

I try to conduct myself in a professional manner at all times.

Vic: Your calls are fantastic....keep up the great work....your excitement comes right through as it's suppose to and reminds me of why I love racing so much.
Talk about over analyzing...are you promoting someone????.....give me a break.
You always call it as you see it which is all anyone can ask.
When someone wins 4 races or rides a special race they deserve to get a great call!!!!!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by freddymo

BTW in all fairness a lot of folks came down hard on you for what they deemed "subjective" Rosario calls when you were his agent, for those still thinking they were flavored go and listen to the call a few days ago when Rosario won 4 in row..It was especially over the top (with reason)!

I was one of those people.

Hey it was my opinion, I agreed with others who shared the same opionion.

I'm not going to kiss up to anyone and I'm not going to keep my mouth shut if I don't feel like it.

That said, I totally disagree with you here.

The night Rosario won (actually it was) 5 (wasn't it?)? I was really impressed with the race call. I thought Vic showed a lot of class and professionalism.

I guess I'm not that good of a person cause, if it had been me, I would have had a hard time doing the same.

[dagolfer33]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I was one of those people.

Hey it was my opinion, I agreed with others who shared the same opionion.

I'm not going to kiss up to anyone and I'm not going to keep my mouth shut if I don't feel like it.

That said, I totally disagree with you here.

The night Rosario won (actually it was) 5 (wasn't it?)? I was really impressed with the race call. I thought Vic showed a lot of class and professionalism.

I guess I'm not that good of a person cause, if it had been me, I would have had a hard time doing the same.

You are that good of a person, don't sell yourself short.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by dagolfer33

You are that good of a person, don't sell yourself short.

Thank you!

[richard]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Thank you!

Happy Thanksgiving and I look forward to your posts .

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I was one of those people.

Hey it was my opinion, I agreed with others who shared the same opionion.

I'm not going to kiss up to anyone and I'm not going to keep my mouth shut if I don't feel like it.

That said, I totally disagree with you here.

The night Rosario won (actually it was) 5 (wasn't it?)? I was really impressed with the race call. I thought Vic showed a lot of class and professionalism.

I guess I'm not that good of a person cause, if it had been me, I would have had a hard time doing the same.

huh? what are you talking about?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

There's an insisive, well thought out, salient, investigative, imformative, well presented report

Well done. Great job

Much easier to call races when there are only 4 horses in the field Vicktor

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Much easier to call races when there are only 4 horses in the field Vicktor

Actually Skott that's not true. I hate calling 4 horse fields. My rythem is thrown off. I invariably try to say too much. Never a good thing for me.

Give me 14 going 7 furs any day. That way I can just "call" the race. Report what I see happening and be done with it.

Just curious. What the heck does this post have to do with my response to your " GOING UNDER" comment?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Actually Skott that's not true. I hate calling 4 horse fields. My rythem is thrown off. I invariably try to say too much. Never a good thing for me.

Give me 14 going 7 furs any day. That way I can just "call" the race. Report what I see happening and be done with it.

Not your fault you call races out there.

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Not your fault you call races out there.

Fault? You mean honor and privlidge right?