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Old 02-28-2015, 03:21 PM
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That's why we pay you those big bucks, Don - to make the tough calls like this one.

The track condition took me back to those days long ago when we would talk about watching the submarine races.
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Old 02-28-2015, 04:32 PM
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That's why we pay you those big bucks, Don - to make the tough calls like this one.

The track condition took me back to those days long ago when we would talk about watching the submarine races.
Yep . . . that and 5 bucks might get me a fancy coffee at Starbucks.
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Old 02-28-2015, 05:47 PM
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I'm strongly considering Santa Anita for next week
Maybe a bonus of The Swale?

SA has a nice Stakes card next Saturday
Plus very small chance of Snow!

But Earthquake still a possibility

Will post final choice when SA / GP Cards are up
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Old 02-28-2015, 07:19 PM
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CT, if you are considering adding a bonus race to next week's contest, perhaps you could give some thought to either the Gotham from Aqueduct and/or the Tampa Bay Derby. Both are 50 point qualifying races on the road to the Derby, and a simo might dovetail nicely into the San Felipe on the Santa Anita card, also a 50 pointer.

Just a thought.
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Old 02-28-2015, 07:57 PM
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I had considered Gotham but the NE weather has caused so many cancellations lately that I figure better to wait to see what Mother Nature brings

yes the Tampa race also good option if the rain goes away soon
Per EP post - Tampa was really bad today

Thanks for the input

I will be checking weather and fields for Gotham - Tampa - Swale
but pretty sure SA will be main card
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Old 02-28-2015, 10:37 PM
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My only suggestion would be to not post a venue on a Monday. It can't hurt to wait until the entries come out and at least have a closer look at the weather forecast. I use http://www.equidaily.com/bestbet/weather.html It gives a 10 day forecast for each track and btw Gulfstreams calls for a chance of showers Thursday thru Monday next week.
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Old 02-28-2015, 11:35 PM
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Good link for track weather - Thanks

I did say I was waiting to check weather and the cards for Gotham, Swale,
And Tampa before deciding

I also know that those 10 day ahead forecasts often change so what we see
Today may be better or worse by Wednesday or Thursday so be assured that I won't be posting on Monday
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Old 03-04-2015, 06:57 PM
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CT, if you are considering adding a bonus race to next week's contest, perhaps you could give some thought to either the Gotham from Aqueduct and/or the Tampa Bay Derby. Both are 50 point qualifying races on the road to the Derby, and a simo might dovetail nicely into the San Felipe on the Santa Anita card, also a 50 pointer.

Just a thought.
Santa Anita has a super card including the SA Handicap. I think adding the Tampa Bay Derby would be great, more interesting than the Gotham.
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Old 03-04-2015, 07:48 PM
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Plenilune:
"Santa Anita has a super card including the SA Handicap. I think adding the Tampa Bay Derby would be great, more interesting than the Gotham."

Funny you say that since I decided today on SA card plus a bonus race
But thought more players like/prefer Gotham over Tampa or Swale

Why do like Tampa better?

I dont personally care between the 3 but prefer to add the bonus
That more players prefer

Feedback welcome RE: Gotham - Tampa - Swale as Bonus?
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My opinion. Just the Gotham.
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