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fpsoxfan 08-23-2007 05:44 PM

Thank you Saratoga!
 
This is long overdue. I want to bring this up before the leaves start to change colors. Love or hate NYRA they have done a great job with this meet. I can't remember the last meet that has had such full fields that have been as tasty as they've been. Parity you say? How about Cornelio and Kent fighting it out for the Jockey's race? How about a shout out for Bill Mott? Good for him. We wait all year for this. Is there a better place to bet horses? I've been seven times this year. Whether you are a $2 bettor or heavier this track has the beauty and mistique that can't be matched. We have a little more than a week to go before the summer winds begin to feel a little cooler and everyone begins to think about the Breeder's cup. But, for all it's worth. Thank You Saratoga!!

Hail2Reason 08-23-2007 06:02 PM

Little premature to be thanking Saratoga. Let us enjoy it before wishing it away. This is the biggest weekend of the meet and the last weekend and week are great too. Other than the gate crew though, Saratoga has once again proved to be the best meet in the country.

As Byk just mentioned on his radioshow though, only 2 supers on Travers day is a disgrace to the betting public. Instead they want to promote this ridiculous bet called the Grand Slam. It is a sucker bet and everyone knows it. There is absolutely zero way to determine payout which means any serious gambler would avoid it at all costs.

Hickory Hill Hoff 08-23-2007 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
This is long overdue. I want to bring this up before the leaves start to change colors. Love or hate NYRA they have done a great job with this meet. I can't remember the last meet that has had such full fields that have been as tasty as they've been. Parity you say? How about Cornelio and Kent fighting it out for the Jockey's race? How about a shout out for Bill Mott? Good for him. We wait all year for this. Is there a better place to bet horses? I've been seven times this year. Whether you are a $2 bettor or heavier this track has the beauty and mistique that can't be matched. We have a little more than a week to go before the summer winds begin to feel a little cooler and everyone begins to think about the Breeder's cup. But, for all it's worth. Thank You Saratoga!!

"T" thanks them a lot for the only D.Q. this meet :mad: heard all about it today.

XIIPointStables 08-23-2007 07:23 PM

The amount of money they took from me today, Saratoga should thank me.

Ah well, that's why they make tomorrow.

Sightseek 08-23-2007 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
This is long overdue. I want to bring this up before the leaves start to change colors. Love or hate NYRA they have done a great job with this meet. I can't remember the last meet that has had such full fields that have been as tasty as they've been. Parity you say? How about Cornelio and Kent fighting it out for the Jockey's race? How about a shout out for Bill Mott? Good for him. We wait all year for this. Is there a better place to bet horses? I've been seven times this year. Whether you are a $2 bettor or heavier this track has the beauty and mistique that can't be matched. We have a little more than a week to go before the summer winds begin to feel a little cooler and everyone begins to think about the Breeder's cup. But, for all it's worth. Thank You Saratoga!!

Ooooh, last summer they ended the meet with Sinatra's "Summer Wind" over the loud speaker...

fpsoxfan 08-23-2007 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hail2Reason
Little premature to be thanking Saratoga. Let us enjoy it before wishing it away. This is the biggest weekend of the meet and the last weekend and week are great too. Other than the gate crew though, Saratoga has once again proved to be the best meet in the country.

As Byk just mentioned on his radioshow though, only 2 supers on Travers day is a disgrace to the betting public. Instead they want to promote this ridiculous bet called the Grand Slam. It is a sucker bet and everyone knows it. There is absolutely zero way to determine payout which means any serious gambler would avoid it at all costs.

That's exactly why I want to do it now. What a great meet. It used to be Pletcher/Velazequez and then some. Nothing against those two cats, but it sure has been a fun meet.

fpsoxfan 08-23-2007 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek
Ooooh, last summer they ended the meet with Sinatra's "Summer Wind" over the loud speaker...

You remember that? That's why I love you!!!!

Sightseek 08-23-2007 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
You remember that? That's why I love you!!!!

I sooooooo love Frank! The meet couldn't have ended with a better song. :)

Hickory Hill Hoff 08-23-2007 08:33 PM

It will be a even greater end to a Spa meet with a certain gal we ALL love in the winners circle after the 1st race on Sunday!

fpsoxfan 08-23-2007 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek
I sooooooo love Frank! The meet couldn't have ended with a better song. :)

Almost as good as my Sox fans singing "Sweet Caroline" bu bu bu Good times never seem so gooooooood......My oh my.........

philcski 08-23-2007 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
You remember that? That's why I love you!!!!

She couldn't forget me practically crying as we were walking out that day :D

I echo your sentiments all around. What an amazing meet so far!

pmayjr 08-23-2007 09:46 PM

lets just hope the rain will hold off the next couple of days. Wuth all of those turf races on Travers Day, at least gimme a yielding turf. It has been a good meet thus far.

Hickory Hill Hoff 08-23-2007 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
Almost as good as my Sox fans singing "Sweet Caroline" bu bu bu Good times never seem so gooooooood......My oh my.........

But, who first used "Sweet Caroline" as thier signature song, the Red Sox or the N.Y. Rangers???

ex-specialist 08-23-2007 10:46 PM

Hate to rain on this Sinatra parade, but Monmouth Park has been doing that since the Pope of Greenwich Village came out.....Saratoga should get its own damn song.

SniperSB23 08-23-2007 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hail2Reason
Little premature to be thanking Saratoga. Let us enjoy it before wishing it away. This is the biggest weekend of the meet and the last weekend and week are great too. Other than the gate crew though, Saratoga has once again proved to be the best meet in the country.

As Byk just mentioned on his radioshow though, only 2 supers on Travers day is a disgrace to the betting public. Instead they want to promote this ridiculous bet called the Grand Slam. It is a sucker bet and everyone knows it. There is absolutely zero way to determine payout which means any serious gambler would avoid it at all costs.

Learn how to play the Grand Slam. Find a nice single on the last leg and go 3X3X3X1 and you have a chance to hit it 27 times. If you play a P4 and your horses go 1-2-3 you get no more than if your horses go 1-11-12.

fpsoxfan 08-24-2007 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff
"T" thanks them a lot for the only D.Q. this meet :mad: heard all about it today.


Try being with him the whole day. That was a great ride home. :eek:

fpsoxfan 08-24-2007 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pmayjr
lets just hope the rain will hold off the next couple of days. Wuth all of those turf races on Travers Day, at least gimme a yielding turf. It has been a good meet thus far.

That's for sure. Calling for heavy rainshowers both Friday and Saturday afternoon. Hopefully it misses Saratoga.

Hickory Hill Hoff 08-24-2007 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
Try being with him the whole day. That was a great ride home. :eek:

He was very subdue yesterday at the OTB in F.P. the time he wasn't on his cell :rolleyes:

fpsoxfan 08-24-2007 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff
He was very subdue yesterday at the OTB in F.P. the time he wasn't on his cell :rolleyes:

He's gone through some serious cash the last few days. Not to worry for Travers Day, he's in Michigan for two Dave Matthews shows. We will be at Tom's. If you're around, stop up.

Hickory Hill Hoff 08-24-2007 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
He's gone through some serious cash the last few days. Not to worry for Travers Day, he's in Michigan for two Dave Matthews shows. We will be at Tom's. If you're around, stop up.

Traveling all the way to Michigan to see Dave Matthews :confused: :confused:
I would rather spend the money @ the track... but not go crazy with his type of bets. He must be a millionaire! :rolleyes:
Going to the track both Saturday & especially Sunday :) !


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