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geeker2 03-25-2009 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GBBob
1) BC Saturday
2) Arlington Million
3) BC Friday
4) Derby Day
5) The day Mike Battaglia gains ground on the first road out of KY


Oh that's just because you hit Muhannak :p

GBBob 03-25-2009 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by geeker2
Oh that's just because you hit Muhannak :p

I'd rather of hit Richwood Silver;)

AeWingnut 03-25-2009 04:56 PM

BC saturday (better when it was one day)
KY Derby Day
used to be
Arkansas Derby/ Blue Grass and Wood Memorial Day but they changed it.
Dubai World Cup Day
Belmont Stakes day

Rudeboyelvis 03-25-2009 05:03 PM

KY Derby
Saratoga Opening Day
Tampa Opening Day
Tampa Bay Derby
Dubai World Cup/FL Derby

JohnGalt1 03-25-2009 05:41 PM

1) Claiming Crown, because I can see it live at Canterbury, great betting opportunities and because horses come from many different tracks.

2) Breeder's Cup Saturday. See the last two reasons above.

3) MN festival of racing day, because this is the day the owners, tainers and jockey REALLY want to win. I also like betting on other tracks state bred championship days.

4) The first day I attend live racing every year.

5) Kentucky Derby, ranked this low because it's only one race, ranked this high because it's one IMPORTANT race.

6) Breeder's Cup Friday.

3kings 03-25-2009 06:33 PM

1 Derby Day
2 Breeders Cup (Sat)
3 Breeeders Cup (Fri.) It's always more fun when you should be at work!
4 Any DT start (especially those at Arlington, because that Chicago crew is a fun bunch)
5 Preakness Day

SCUDSBROTHER 03-25-2009 06:42 PM

The day T Baze retires.

Cannon Shell 03-25-2009 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jballscalls
I got to present the winning trophy of the 2007 Hoover Stakes!

That is an honor!

I once won a stake at Saratoga and the honorable Elliot Spitzer presented.

NTamm1215 03-25-2009 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
That is an honor!

I once won a stake at Saratoga and the honorable Elliot Spitzer presented.

Was it the 9 horse that won? That'd make for an even better story.

Two days I've always enjoyed that fly under the radar are the opening weekends of Keeneland each fall and spring. There are usually a number of great races all across the country, especially in the spring with the 3YO preps and the Ashland.

Memorial Day, 4th of July weekend, Labor Day weekend are pretty good, as is Thanksgiving weekend, even though there's a feeling the end of good racing is at hand.

NT

pointman 03-25-2009 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
That is an honor!

I once won a stake at Saratoga and the honorable Elliot Spitzer presented.

Did Spitzer tell you what trophy he was getting that night?

blackthroatedwind 03-25-2009 07:12 PM

Opening Day at Belmont in the Spring.

Six months of great racing, and good weather, to come.

The Indomitable DrugS 03-25-2009 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
That is an honor!

I once won a stake at Saratoga and the honorable Elliot Spitzer presented.

Shockingly that win came in the slop.

Scav 03-25-2009 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
Shockingly that win came in the slop.

:)

brockguy 03-25-2009 07:27 PM

1. Cheltenham!!
2. Breeders Cup in nice sunny weather!!
3. Breeders Cup when its freezing!!

cal828 03-25-2009 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AeWingnut
BC saturday (better when it was one day)
KY Derby Day
used to be
Arkansas Derby/ Blue Grass and Wood Memorial Day but they changed it.
Dubai World Cup Day
Belmont Stakes day

What he said, but I think I'd have to put the Belmont Stakes day at number 3 and also would put President's Day (Southwest Stakes, et al)on my list.

SundayStar 03-25-2009 07:34 PM

tuesday

SOREHOOF 03-25-2009 07:49 PM

Whitney Day to see the Queen. Hope Commentator holds together.Otherwise KY Derby Day.

brockguy 03-25-2009 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardus
Irish Derby doesn't make your list????

I like going racing when the weather is nice, and unfortunately, the Curragh on Derby day never seems to be nice!

Scav 03-25-2009 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brockguy
I like going racing when the weather is nice, and unfortunately, the Curragh on Derby day never seems to be nice!

Is it ever nice in Ireland :) ?

brockguy 03-25-2009 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav
Is it ever nice in Ireland :) ?

We usually get one nice day a year! and Im usually studying during it :(

GPK 03-25-2009 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc
1 - Breeders Cup at Churchill or Gulfstream (when it was a one day event)
2 - Tampa Derby
3 - Kentucky Derby
4 - Saratoga Opening Day
5 - Tampa Opening Day


I gotta say Double Header Day:)

MaTH716 03-25-2009 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GPK
I gotta say Double Header Day:)

Sorry sir, we don't recognize greyhounds here!

GPK 03-25-2009 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716
Sorry sir, we don't recognize greyhounds here!


Thread title said "racing", It didnt specify what kind:tro:

MaTH716 03-25-2009 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GPK
Thread title said "racing", It didnt specify what kind:tro:

:mad:

pgardn 03-25-2009 10:44 PM

1. Retama Park - face painting night.
2. BC Saturday
3. Ky Derby

MISTERGEE 03-25-2009 11:05 PM

the great barrington fair-any day

westcoastinvader 03-26-2009 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek
Mine would be the Derby by a nose over JCGC/Meadowlands day and night.


Any day that I'm present for up close and personal viewing is a great day for enjoying the sport.


Any day with a nice card of mixed allowance races, a maiden race or two, and some pricier claiming races is a great and personal favorite day for wagering.

Of course I always love the Big Days with the large pools when I can make a solid and reasonable bet and truly love watching and honoring the winner and connections whether I win my bet or not. Really.

_ed_ 03-26-2009 06:57 AM

1 - NZ Derby
2 - Kentucky Derby
3 - New Year's Day (6 stakes races)
4 - Kelt Day/Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
5 - Breeders' Cup

2MinsToPost 03-26-2009 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 2 Dollar Bill
Where's the love for the Little Brown Jug ? :zz:

Little Brown Jug (love is here)
Derby Day
Breeders Cup Saturday
Any Day At Churchill Downs
Any Day Betting Saratoga

KirisClown 03-26-2009 04:03 PM

Derby Day..
Belmont Stakes Day..
Breeders Cup Saturday..
Opening Day at Belmont in the spring...
Opening Day at Saratoga..
Travers ..
Discovery Handicap Day..

brockguy 03-26-2009 04:06 PM

For the scenary, Del Mar on Fridays is pretty good!!!

my miss storm cat 03-26-2009 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by _ed_
1 - NZ Derby

Every other year anyway... :)

_ed_ 03-26-2009 08:23 PM

Haha, yes.

Scav 03-26-2009 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brockguy
For the scenary, Del Mar on Fridays is pretty good!!!

That's grand:)

joeydb 03-27-2009 07:11 AM

1. Breeders' Cup Saturday
2. Kentucky Derby
3. Belmont Stakes
4. Preakness
5. Black Friday @ any OTB or track while the wife goes Christmas shopping :D

Oh, and for the best future day in racing: "Grand Re-Opening of Hialeah Park Day", in 20XX...


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