Arlington Million Day Recap

Scav · #1 08-12-2007, 01:54 AM

So today was probably the most frustrating day I have ever had as a handicapper. I ran 2nd/3rd about 4 times, and was nosed 3 of those times. One of those days were I was spot on yet didn't execute at all. I should have known my day was ruined when After Market was scratched, that alone took Jambalaya's odds from 12/1 to 7/1. There were some awesome things that happens though.

1) When the Tin Man came out on the track, Bonny Brown was playing "Over the Rainbow," I thought this was absolutely awesome

2) The rides that Royal Highness and Jambalaya were textbook awesome turf rides, especially Douglas in the Beverely D, that horse came flying.

3) I met a new good friend in Bogey. This guy is awesome, like most Chicago track people

4) I had a great day with friends and my dad. My dad made a killing on all my picks, while I got nothing

5) Million Day or I should say any big racing day does bring out the 'amatuers'. It is AMATUER DAY. Just a quick story (some third person).

Scav has to go get the two girls that were come to the Million with at the Clubhouse entrance. I have already been nosed twice and the mood level was tense. I go to give the girls the two tickets, and this white trash dude goes "GET OUT OF THE WAY", while dragging his 4 year old boy by his wrist aggressively. I state "Take it easy" and he makes a remark, ''Prick'. I go "Excuse me". He replies with "I love Chicago, full of pricks" I go "Take your white trash ass home then bitch" Then the almighty wife that was 340lbs with throwup all over her shirt says something hilarious and I am like "Whatever punk, come get some" and I get the same reply as in "I love Chicago, full of pricks" Then I realize I had 4 Ta-tas that needed attention so I was OUT.

6) Bill Downes Sr is now multi-jurisdictional(?). I am walking into the Gold Room and I hear "SCAV" and it is Bill Downes with his legs crossed with his Miller Lite and his cell phone "It is Marty". Bill Downes, man of the people

7) My forehead is SCORCHED, lobster style.

8) English Channel, would have got smoked by Jambalaya like he got smoked at Toga. TO THE SHELF MY SON

cal828 · #2 08-12-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scav

So today was probably the most frustrating day I have ever had as a handicapper. I ran 2nd/3rd about 4 times, and was nosed 3 of those times. One of those days were I was spot on yet didn't execute at all. I should have known my day was ruined when After Market was scratched, that alone took Jambalaya's odds from 12/1 to 7/1. There were some awesome things that happens though.

1) When the Tin Man came out on the track, Bonny Brown was playing "Over the Rainbow," I thought this was absolutely awesome

2) The rides that Royal Highness and Jambalaya were textbook awesome turf rides, especially Douglas in the Beverely D, that horse came flying.

3) I met a new good friend in Bogey. This guy is awesome, like most Chicago track people

4) I had a great day with friends and my dad. My dad made a killing on all my picks, while I got nothing

5) Million Day or I should say any big racing day does bring out the 'amatuers'. It is AMATUER DAY. Just a quick story (some third person).

Scav has to go get the two girls that were come to the Million with at the Clubhouse entrance. I have already been nosed twice and the mood level was tense. I go to give the girls the two tickets, and this white trash dude goes "GET OUT OF THE WAY", while dragging his 4 year old boy by his wrist aggressively. I state "Take it easy" and he makes a remark, ''Prick'. I go "Excuse me". He replies with "I love Chicago, full of pricks" I go "Take your white trash ass home then bitch" Then the almighty wife that was 340lbs with throwup all over her shirt says something hilarious and I am like "Whatever punk, come get some" and I get the same reply as in "I love Chicago, full of pricks" Then I realize I had 4 Ta-tas that needed attention so I was OUT.

6) Bill Downes Sr is now multi-jurisdictional(?). I am walking into the Gold Room and I hear "SCAV" and it is Bill Downes with his legs crossed with his Miller Lite and his cell phone "It is Marty". Bill Downes, man of the people

7) My forehead is SCORCHED, lobster style.

8) English Channel, would have got smoked by Jambalaya like he got smoked at Toga. TO THE SHELF MY SON

Didn't get nosed, but got "necked" on Irridescence. Still hurts like hell to lose a pick 3 like that. Totally my own fault for playing too light. Hopefully, I will learn this lesson one day. Maybe it's a good thing. Going to Vegas today. Maybe I can remember the lesson since it will be fresh in my mind.

jwkniska · #3 08-12-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scav

So today was probably the most frustrating day I have ever had as a handicapper. I ran 2nd/3rd about 4 times, and was nosed 3 of those times. One of those days were I was spot on yet didn't execute at all.

we must have had the exact same horses, as I had 5 seconds (lost all but 1 of the photos).... although it's my arms and legs that are lobsterized.

I actually had Douglas in the pick 3... but didn't go deep enough on that ticket to have Jambalaya.... OOPS!

Didn't run into Bill D yesterday, but he's definitely one hell of a guy (I run into him a bunch at BW3)

Bogey · #4 08-12-2007, 08:21 PM

Scav, it was a pleasure to meet you as well and I'm looking forward to the next time when it's not Amatuer Day. My Million Day was very similar to yours in the fact I ended up in the red while being so close. My biggest bet was a win bet on Irridescence and yelled at her at the 8th poll "You held off Ouija Board." The 3 Grade 1's were awesome. I saw Shamdinan in the paddock and he was by far the best looker in the Secretariat.

Scav · #5 08-12-2007, 09:02 PM

I am in the DRF/NTRA Handicapping Contest on September 9th. You should get in. Belmont/Calder/Turfway/Arlington (mandatory 6 races from Arl). Should be right up mine and other Arlington players, if I am not top 10 I will be disappointed

ddthetide · #6 08-13-2007, 05:46 AM

i played the last 6 races and cashed NO tickets. played the late pick 3, with a $27 ticket. had the winner in the 7th and finished second in the 8th and 9th races, typical of the rest of the day.

brianwspencer · #7 08-15-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

I am in the DRF/NTRA Handicapping Contest on September 9th. You should get in. Belmont/Calder/Turfway/Arlington (mandatory 6 races from Arl). Should be right up mine and other Arlington players, if I am not top 10 I will be disappointed

I'm thinkin about that one -- but I'd have to enter prety last-minute if spaces were still available.

GBBob · #8 08-15-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwspencer

I'm thinkin about that one -- but I'd have to enter prety last-minute if spaces were still available.

Sept 9??

Opening day of ..THE

NATIONAL

FOOTBALL

LEAGUE

brianwspencer · #9 08-15-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GBBob

Sept 9??

Opening day of ..THE

NATIONAL

FOOTBALL

LEAGUE

Yes, it's true -- even with that happening, mostly because the

NATIONAL

FOOTBALL

LEAGUE

does not give me a chance to get PAID.

woops -- it's the 8th, per scav. but at least i had my convictions in the right place.

brianwspencer · #10 08-15-2007, 02:09 PM

ps -- Scav

How about Lovango?! Cuts back to 7f on the poly against an easier crew, looks like he's about to throw in the towel, and explodes to win by 8 in track record time on a day when the main track times weren't out of this world.

I was very impressed.

Scav · #11 08-15-2007, 03:12 PM

It is actually September 8th, MY BAD!!

I actually bought a simucast seat for $3 today for September 8th so I can have my own TV and still be in the general area, but away from the chaos.

Scav · #12 08-15-2007, 04:22 PM

Brian, they are allowing 300 entries this year for this one, jacked up the prizes a little. I think ArlJim might be getting in it also, if so, both ArlJim and should go get seats F30 and F29 in the Starting gate area (That simucasting area to the right when you walk up the stairs) The seats are much more comfortable then the seats they put out for everyone else.

I can also get us in 15 minutes before all the normal joes now that I am officially Gold VIP or whatever, pretty comical

brianwspencer · #13 08-15-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

Brian, they are allowing 300 entries this year for this one, jacked up the prizes a little. I think ArlJim might be getting in it also, if so, both ArlJim and should go get seats F30 and F29 in the Starting gate area (That simucasting area to the right when you walk up the stairs) The seats are much more comfortable then the seats they put out for everyone else.

I can also get us in 15 minutes before all the normal joes now that I am officially Gold VIP or whatever, pretty comical

i don't know how soon the contest will fill up, but i can't buy in until the end of the month if they still have open entries at that time, i'm in.