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Old 02-01-2007, 04:46 PM
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nope i've never made it down there for the illinois derby. i was gonna go last year to see saint, but the arlington capping contest was that day, so i watched it at trackside.
i severely miss the days it was at the "old" sportsmans park and miss sportsmans park severely. everyday i see it and its just looking more and more decrepid it literally makes me sad. wish i had the money to buy the place and knock down all the concrete and make it into what it once was
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Old 02-01-2007, 04:53 PM
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The Arkansas Derby. It's become a hot spot for the Arkansas loyal fans! For 70,000 plus to make it to Oaklawn that day is very impressive.
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Old 02-01-2007, 05:49 PM
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The Lexington

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Old 02-01-2007, 06:38 PM
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Arkansas Derby followed by the Florida Derby.
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Old 02-01-2007, 06:42 PM
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The Fred "Cappy" Capossela
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Old 02-01-2007, 06:45 PM
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The Wood...but i like em all.
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Old 02-01-2007, 06:46 PM
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The Wood is the best.
I would definitely go with the Count Fleet/Whirlaway/Gotham/Wood path to the Derby.
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