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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader
Quick post. I won't be here long.
Where's Russell Baze? I see he has no mounts at Bay Meadows today.
Also, just noticed today is "free wall clock" day at Bay Meadows.
I have no idea what they look like, but I'll likely drive across the Bay to see, and catch the first few races.
Anyone else going today?
If so, meet you at the paddock!
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Glad I went over for the first three races. First of all, for free, the wall clock is great. And the battery was even included! Bay Meadows emblem discreetly in the middle, and jockey silks with numbers around the dial. Mine is already hanging!
I played some Gulfstream action before Bay Meadows started, and quickly went down three digits. Battled back and got ahead by about $50 and swore to myself I would go home a winner.
Just started playing $20 win and place and caught the first race at Bay Meadows, the first of Joel Rosario's winning mounts in a row.
I had glanced at the 8th at Gulfstream, but wasn't sure I was gonna bet it. I noted that the #11 was a first time starter, and a $150,000 purchase from Keeneland. Got my attention. So was the #6 for that matter. At the last minute I decided to put a wager on the 8th, and further noted Elvis Trujillo was up. He seemed to be doing OK on the day, and then I noted the Unbridled 's Song connection.
Program said 6-1 on the morning line, so without a glance at the odds I played $20 win and place. I went to a big screen as the horses were being loaded and realized I had played a 25-1 shot. And then it was 30-1. And then 35-1 as the gate sprung open. Sheesh.
Anyhow, it was a beautiful race. I'm usually pretty verbal at the track, and I'm not sure how close people pay attention to the other tracks, but I noted I was getting looks when I was hollering for "Elvis" and telling "Elvis" what to do, and then cheering as "Elvis" hit the wire first.
The horse, Pemaquid Light, paid $81.20 on a $2 wager.
(and $15.80 to place)
I think that's the largest win payout on a $2 wager I have ever hit.
$812.00 on a $20 bet. Plus the $158 for the place.
I lost $50 on the Oaks. then bet the Arkansas Derby, and left.
Good day!