Early venue thoughts

[JolyB]

If Santa Anita resumes racing, it would provide a wonderful change of pace. Right now, I think that IF is the operative word. The most recent announcements from SA indicate that they would like to resume racing this Friday, with entries to be taken on Tuesday, but all of this is contingent upon receiving approval from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to resume racing.

Hopefully there will be more definitive information within the next 48 hours. I'm certain that discussions are continuing and that SA will play every card at its disposal to meet the County's objections or find a way to override them. Whether that is enough remains to be seen.

If that doesn't pan out, Churchill Downs might be a viable alternative. They have received the necessary approvals to resume racing this Saturday at 1:00 PM. Clearly horse racing has more political clout in Kentucky than in Southern California.

[DonGuido]

Yes, a few days will tell us more. They had stakes on Bloodhorse for Saturday at SA but nothing for CD as of today. They do show 5 stakes at CD for the 23rd.

[cal828]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Yes, a few days will tell us more. They had stakes on Bloodhorse for Saturday at SA but nothing for CD as of today. They do show 5 stakes at CD for the 23rd.

Churchill's website also says they will start running stakes on the 23rd.

[Real Quiet]

And there's always Charles Town. I'm sure Cal and Ruff can find us some music to go with West Virginia

[cal828]

^^^

Funny thing was we got more views on that thread than any other. Probably a lot of people just wanted to see what kind of weird music video I would put up next.

[RUFFIAN]

RQ
“I'm sure Cal and Ruff can find us some music to go with West Virginia “
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

“TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS
(WEST VIRGINIA....)
MOUNTAIN MAMA.....”
__________________

Country roads, take me home
to the place I belong
West Virginia, Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads

I hear her voice, in the mornin' hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And drivin' down the road, I get a feelin
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

SANTA ANITA

California, Here I Come

When the wintry winds are blowing and the snow is starting in to fall,
then my eyes turn west-ward, knowing that's the place I love the best of all.
California , I've been blue, since I've been away from you.
I can't wait 'til I get going.

Even now I'm starting in to call, Oh
California, here I come right back where I started from.
Where Bowers of flowers bloom in the sun.
Each morning at dawning, birdies sing an' everything.

A sunkist miss said, "Don't be late" that's why I can hardly wait.
Open up that Golden Gate,
California here I come.

Any one who likes to wander ought to keep this saying in his mind,
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder" of the good old place you leave behind.

When you've hit the train awhile, seems you rarely see a smile;
that's why I must fly out yonder, where a frown is mighty hard to find!

[JolyB]

Originally Posted by RUFFIAN-333

RQ
“I'm sure Cal and Ruff can find us some music to go with West Virginia “
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

“TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS
(WEST VIRGINIA....)
MOUNTAIN MAMA.....”
__________________

Country roads, take me home
to the place I belong
West Virginia, Mountain Mama
Take me home, country roads

I hear her voice, in the mornin' hour she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
And drivin' down the road, I get a feelin
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

SANTA ANITA

California, Here I Come

When the wintry winds are blowing and the snow is starting in to fall,
then my eyes turn west-ward, knowing that's the place I love the best of all.
California , I've been blue, since I've been away from you.
I can't wait 'til I get going.

Even now I'm starting in to call, Oh
California, here I come right back where I started from.
Where Bowers of flowers bloom in the sun.
Each morning at dawning, birdies sing an' everything.

A sunkist miss said, "Don't be late" that's why I can hardly wait.
Open up that Golden Gate,
California here I come.

Any one who likes to wander ought to keep this saying in his mind,
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder" of the good old place you leave behind.

When you've hit the train awhile, seems you rarely see a smile;
that's why I must fly out yonder, where a frown is mighty hard to find!

"Open up that Golden Gate"

Why yes, Golden Gate Fields will be reopening on Thursday. They were able to obtain the necessary approvals from the Alameda County Health officials. That's probably not what the song was referring to.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by cal828

^^^

Funny thing was we got more views on that thread than any other. Probably a lot of people just wanted to see what kind of weird music video I would put up next.

Or maybe we're all just tired of starring at four walls or a few more if your lucky. Just sayin?!

[cal828]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Or maybe we're all just tired of starring at four walls or a few more if your lucky. Just sayin?!

I was a hermit even before it became trendy, but must admit I have taken hermitdom to new heights. Would like to go and visit my grandkids and kids in Little Rock, but feel certain they have not been nearly as scrupulous as myself about isolation and so would be rolling the dice. So strange how our world has changed. Close to this time last year, my son and I went to Vegas. Haven't missed going to Vegas at least once a year in the last 30+ years, but there are worse things than not going to Vegas so just have to think of new ways to entertain myself. I was so desperate for something to do yesterday, I actually did some work around my place. It's getting pretty bad, when you don't even have an excuse for further procrastination.

[DonGuido]

Originally Posted by Real Quiet

And there's always Charles Town. I'm sure Cal and Ruff can find us some music to go with West Virginia

NOOOOOOOO, PLEASE . . NOOOOOOOOO!!! Although we have visited CT before.