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Old 07-23-2012, 01:34 PM
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Beautiful photographs, as always! You put us right "there". Thanks!
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Old 07-24-2012, 01:28 PM
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It's a nice track. I always enjoy going there and this brings it right to my desktop.
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Old 07-24-2012, 03:18 PM
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Thats some camera. Awesome pics.
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Old 07-24-2012, 10:59 PM
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I swear the simulcast signal does Del Park NO justice whatsoever. One of the nicest paddocks in America, except their 1980 cable-access feed makes it seem shabby.
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Old 07-24-2012, 11:09 PM
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Revidere's camera lens does pretty awesome work as well.
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Old 07-25-2012, 09:37 AM
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It was easily one of the nicest paddocks I've seen. The facility, while old has been upgraded, especially in the simulcast center and casino. I liked the quaint grandstand which puts you really close. They also added backed seats instead of concrete bleachers. They had pony rides for the kids, other small rides and it looked like a really nice atmosphere. The fans treated Mike Smith like a rock star and he was gracious enough to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans by the jockeys room.

Almost had a county fair atmosphere.
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Old 07-25-2012, 09:40 AM
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It's a very sweet paddock for horses. Fans don't have a great vantage point.
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