Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Main Forum > The Paddock
Reload this Page GP changes
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:37 PM
Hickory Hill Hoff's Avatar
Hickory Hill Hoff Hickory Hill Hoff is offline
Newmarket
  
Join Date: May 2006
Location: the "Sand Flats"
Posts: 6,903
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by fpsoxfan
Actually Hoffy, you're on to something. Each year I like Tampa more and more.
Big fields, great turf course.....sure beats those 5k @ GP for horses that haven't a race in two years
__________________
"Change can be good, but constant change shows no direction"

http://www.hickoryhillhoff.blogspot.com/
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:41 PM
Fearless Leader Fearless Leader is offline
Delaware Park
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 175
Default
Tampa is a dump.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:46 PM
fpsoxfan's Avatar
fpsoxfan fpsoxfan is offline
Oaklawn
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fort Plain
Posts: 2,485
Default
The facility itself may possibly be, but racing wise it's fun to bet.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:46 PM
Hickory Hill Hoff's Avatar
Hickory Hill Hoff Hickory Hill Hoff is offline
Newmarket
  
Join Date: May 2006
Location: the "Sand Flats"
Posts: 6,903
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fearless Leader
Tampa is a dump.
And the new Gulfstream is a gem???

If I wanna go shopping, I'll go to a mall...If I wanna go to the movies, I'll go to the mall...If I wanna go throw quarters in a slot, I'll go to a racino...
If I wanna play the ponies....It's a racetrack, I'll go to.....dump or not!
__________________
"Change can be good, but constant change shows no direction"

http://www.hickoryhillhoff.blogspot.com/
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:51 PM
Fearless Leader Fearless Leader is offline
Delaware Park
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 175
Default
The new Gulfstream is an abomination. What is your point Hick? It doesn't change the previously stated fact.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:53 PM
fpsoxfan's Avatar
fpsoxfan fpsoxfan is offline
Oaklawn
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fort Plain
Posts: 2,485
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fearless Leader
The new Gulfstream is an abomination. What is your point Hick? It doesn't change the previously stated fact.
I guess it depends on what you are comparing the track to.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:57 PM
Hickory Hill Hoff's Avatar
Hickory Hill Hoff Hickory Hill Hoff is offline
Newmarket
  
Join Date: May 2006
Location: the "Sand Flats"
Posts: 6,903
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fearless Leader
The new Gulfstream is an abomination. What is your point Hick? It doesn't change the previously stated fact.
I agree with that. Point is...I don't care what the track looks like.....I'm there to play the horses...not the scenery!
Any more questions???
__________________
"Change can be good, but constant change shows no direction"

http://www.hickoryhillhoff.blogspot.com/
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-20-2007, 07:00 PM
blackthroatedwind blackthroatedwind is offline
Jerome Park
  
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 9,938
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff
I agree with that. Point is...I don't care what the track looks like.....I'm there to play the horses...not the scenery!
Any more questions???

It's two different discussions.

I played hard there last winter and did extremely well. I am looking forward to playing starting in a couple of weeks. However, I also spent many great winters at the former Gulfstream, and after visiting in 2006 for a weekend I have no plans to go back. It's unfortunate, as I loved spending time there and have many friends there. I just find the new place a completely unenjoyable spot.....especially for South Florida in the winter.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-20-2007, 07:07 PM
fpsoxfan's Avatar
fpsoxfan fpsoxfan is offline
Oaklawn
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fort Plain
Posts: 2,485
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind
It's two different discussions.

I played hard there last winter and did extremely well. I am looking forward to playing starting in a couple of weeks. However, I also spent many great winters at the former Gulfstream, and after visiting in 2006 for a weekend I have no plans to go back. It's unfortunate, as I loved spending time there and have many friends there. I just find the new place a completely unenjoyable spot.....especially for South Florida in the winter.
Interesting insight Andy, especially for us New Yorkers who haven't been to either place. I'm not sure why, but I've really enjoyed the races from Tampa.
I've been to Tampa a few times, but not the track. Is it in a good section of the city?
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-20-2007, 06:52 PM
fpsoxfan's Avatar
fpsoxfan fpsoxfan is offline
Oaklawn
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fort Plain
Posts: 2,485
Default
The Tampa Bay Derby is becoming one of the key races on the TC Trail.
Can't be that bad.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:03 PM.

Contact Us - Derby Trail Steve Byk Steve’s Notes DT Stables DT Shoppe Gallery Contact Links Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.