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Old 12-06-2006, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by oracle80
Well I know that he made things like "bias" and "trip notes" household words for horseplayers.
He might have made them household names, but I highly doubt he was the first to ever recognize these patterns. He just found a way to make money by coining these terms.
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Old 12-06-2006, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Dixie Porter
I did not use any type of speed figures but I sure as Hell discovered track bias (early 50's) and made a fortune with trip notes before video replays killed that golden goose. I also found "Ussery's alley" @ Aqu. for Bobby. The rest is history.

For those keeping score at home be sure to add these to your list....


- Dixie discovered track bias

- He discovered " Ussary's Alley " for jockey Bobby Ussary ( and that thief took credit for it....should be known as " Dixie's Alley " ).


OMG!
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Old 12-06-2006, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Dixie Porter
I can't read what they posted (and will not) but I see the "two QUEENS" are right behind me.
Let me guess......you invented Texas Hold 'em as well?
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Old 12-06-2006, 10:32 PM
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One would wonder why he would even bother to enter a thread created by someone he supposedly has on ignore.

Then again....one would wonder a lot of things.


DIXIE'S ALLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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