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11-12-2015, 04:35 AM
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when is the delta downs jackpot day?
or did i just miss it with my old ge i ust forget things
thanks for help 
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11-12-2015, 05:08 AM
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Next Saturday.
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11-12-2015, 05:47 AM
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Delta Jackpot pre-entries
Exaggerator (KY) J. Keith Desormeaux Sunny Ridge (NJ) Jason Servis Found Money (CA) Doug O’Neill Forevamo (FL) Al Stall, Jr. Siding Spring (KY) Mark Casse Rare Candy (FL) David Hofmans Harlan Punch (KY) Tom Amoss Memories of Winter (KY) Anthony Texas Jambalaya (KY) Terry Eoff Whitmore (KY) Ron Moquett Roman’s Chance (KY) Gennadi Dorochenko Iron Dome (FL) Kenneth Marshall Cowboy Classic (FL) David B. Anderson
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984.
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11-12-2015, 07:46 AM
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Yes, next Saturday, November 21. First post is 1:15 CST. Stakes filled card with Pick 4 Races 4-7.
Attended my first Jackpot in 2006 to support post-Rita recovery there. Will see my 9th Jackpot of last 10 next week. I missed snowy 2009 event. It is fun day in sun (usually) watching races on Sabine Sand. I describe Delta Downs as 6-furlong bull ring with 'drag strip' front chute. Very unique configuration. See Google Maps or Earth for visual. Delta has great workers who exhibit friendliness and show pride in their facility. Don Stevens, track announcer and simulcast host, is both engaging and entertaining as he describes the day's action. Oh, and this isn't Cajun region, just over 4 miles from Texas. It is all cowboy and cowgirl place!
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11-12-2015, 09:40 AM
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11-13-2015, 12:50 PM
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Birdbirdistheword, Big Drama, and Goldencents all handled this surface well in their respective wins. Calder and Woodbine connections usually do well here.
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11-14-2015, 12:21 AM
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11-14-2015, 08:10 AM
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we went to san jacinto battlefield when we went to DD a few years back...it was 'nearby'...and I recommend anyone into history go there-if nothing else, to check out the uss texas, an amazing battleship that is right next to the battle monument/museum. couple hour drive from Vinton I guess.
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11-21-2015, 10:21 AM
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11-21-2015, 10:48 AM
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11-22-2015, 07:47 PM
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Fast forward to 2004, my dad passed away in Bossier City. I help my mother with succession process. Suddenly, I have a free day. And I decide that I will take a day at the races. LaD was running live and simulcasting was new experience for me. Well, I had very nice day. I am 'low-rent' player (aka $100 or less bankroll and smallish bets). Made about $500. Did it again next day. Smartly, went home and discovered plethora of resources online. This remains my favorite forum. Katrina created opportunity for me to work 40 straight days in late 2005 -- bad news. It damaged Fair Grounds. Three weeks later, Rita ravaged Delta Downs. FG moved its meet to LaD in early 2006. I got to see two great horses that winter, Lawyer Ron and Brass Hat. Fast forward to December and I decided to attend my first Jackpot. First, to support its recovery. Second, the novelty of $1 million race just 130 miles from home. Lastly, Birdbirdistheword had won turf race at LaD. Yes, I had him tabbed that day and he was now entered in Jackpot. As storybook endings go, this one delivered as Birdbirdistheword triumphed and I cashed every thing but superfecta! Now, I go every year except 2009 when it snowed! As shared by me and others in this thread, it is quirky, fun little track in absolute middle of nowhere. Without racino and Boyd Gaming, this place would have probably expired years ago. Now, I can look forward to seeing what Exaggerator, Sunny Ridge, and Harlan Punch do moving forward. Sidebar, La Appassionata may be mostly striking horse that I have ever seen upclose since I saw Rachel Alexandra as 3YO at Fair Grounds. She didn't seem to like yesterday's wet/drying/sealed surface. Hey, this is long thank you. It is nice when someone acknowledges your passion for something like horseracing. Put third Saturday in November on your calendar next year for another Jackpot Day! Hope that Delta Mile finally gets Grade 3 recognition, too.
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