Derby Trail Forums

Go Back   Derby Trail Forums > Main Forum > The Paddock
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Today's Posts

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-21-2007, 10:50 AM
miraja2's Avatar
miraja2 miraja2 is offline
Arlington Park
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 4,157
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPK
Damn women never listen....
I could be wrong of course, but "Rags" sounds a lot like one of our old pals to me.
And if I am right he doesn't live in San Diego, and he certainly isn't a woman.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-21-2007, 10:54 AM
GPK GPK is offline
5'8".. but all man!
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 3 miles from Chateuax de la Blaha
Posts: 21,706
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by miraja2
I could be wrong of course, but "Rags" sounds a lot like one of our old pals to me.
And if I am right he doesn't live in San Diego, and he certainly isn't a woman.

*GPK checks to make sure Rags spelled backwards doens't come out Grits..*
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-21-2007, 11:22 AM
Sightseek's Avatar
Sightseek Sightseek is offline
Flemington
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,024
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPK
*GPK checks to make sure Rags spelled backwards doens't come out Grits..*
She is at Saratoga and unfortunately you missed meeting her.
__________________
Tod Marks Photo - Daybreak over Oklahoma
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-21-2007, 11:27 AM
GPK GPK is offline
5'8".. but all man!
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 3 miles from Chateuax de la Blaha
Posts: 21,706
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sightseek
She is at Saratoga and unfortunately you missed meeting her.

Heartbroken doesnt begin to convey my feelings at the moment...
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-21-2007, 11:31 AM
Sightseek's Avatar
Sightseek Sightseek is offline
Flemington
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,024
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPK
Heartbroken doesnt begin to convey my feelings at the moment...
Chin up, you know I'm here for you if you need someone to talk to.
__________________
Tod Marks Photo - Daybreak over Oklahoma
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-21-2007, 11:32 AM
GPK GPK is offline
5'8".. but all man!
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: 3 miles from Chateuax de la Blaha
Posts: 21,706
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sightseek
Chin up, you know I'm here for you if you need someone to talk to.

Thanks. No idea how I made it this long without you...
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-21-2007, 11:33 AM
Sightseek's Avatar
Sightseek Sightseek is offline
Flemington
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,024
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPK
Thanks. No idea how I made it this long without you...
I'm just in sheer amazement that you've made it without some grits.
__________________
Tod Marks Photo - Daybreak over Oklahoma
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-21-2007, 12:03 PM
viscount26's Avatar
viscount26 viscount26 is offline
Gulfstream Park
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Queens NY
Posts: 1,156
Post

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPK
Thanks. No idea how I made it this long without you...
Poor Kev
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-21-2007, 01:15 PM
gamblin4ever's Avatar
gamblin4ever gamblin4ever is offline
Randwyck
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,456
Default

If a trainer wants to dodge the competition by going in an easier spot then thats fine. But, if they enter a horse then scratch after entries are taken w/o valid excuse(like an injury), then the trainer should be fined. IMO this would limit trainers from entering and then scratching b/c the race came up too tough for their horse.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-21-2007, 04:08 PM
Cannon Shell's Avatar
Cannon Shell Cannon Shell is offline
Sha Tin
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 20,855
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gamblin4ever
If a trainer wants to dodge the competition by going in an easier spot then thats fine. But, if they enter a horse then scratch after entries are taken w/o valid excuse(like an injury), then the trainer should be fined. IMO this would limit trainers from entering and then scratching b/c the race came up too tough for their horse.
Exactly how much of a fine would be a deterent?
Do you know how easy it is to come up with a valid excuse?
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 08-21-2007, 04:12 PM
parsixfarms parsixfarms is offline
Churchill Downs
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Saratoga Springs
Posts: 1,779
Default

I was looking at the PPs for tomorrow's third race. Who scratches: Argentina or Wingspan?
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 08-21-2007, 04:25 PM
gamblin4ever's Avatar
gamblin4ever gamblin4ever is offline
Randwyck
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,456
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
Exactly how much of a fine would be a deterent?
Do you know how easy it is to come up with a valid excuse?
Not sure on amt. of the fine and valid excuse should be backed up by a vet or steward.

Not trying to change the industry, just tired of seeing trainers scratch horses b/c of weights,post,pace,etc.

If you don't have deterrents in place, trainers like Frankel will enter and then scratch b/c his horse is giving up too much weight. (just an example)
That way we don't end up w/ Graded Stakes w/ 5 horse fields, due to scratches.

I guess i'm just venting frustration..sorry
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 08-21-2007, 04:40 PM
Cannon Shell's Avatar
Cannon Shell Cannon Shell is offline
Sha Tin
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 20,855
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gamblin4ever
Not sure on amt. of the fine and valid excuse should be backed up by a vet or steward.

Not trying to change the industry, just tired of seeing trainers scratch horses b/c of weights,post,pace,etc.

If you don't have deterrents in place, trainers like Frankel will enter and then scratch b/c his horse is giving up too much weight. (just an example)
That way we don't end up w/ Graded Stakes w/ 5 horse fields, due to scratches.

I guess i'm just venting frustration..sorry
No reason to be sorry. But a $250 fine won't keep a guy from scratching especially out of a stake. You do forfeit your entry fee when you scratch out of a stake without a valid medical reason though and those are in the thousands sometimes. Of course it comes out of the owners account not the trainer.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 08-21-2007, 04:12 PM
The Indomitable DrugS's Avatar
The Indomitable DrugS The Indomitable DrugS is offline
Flemington
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,007
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sightseek
She is at Saratoga and unfortunately you missed meeting her.
Wait, GRITS is there?
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 08-21-2007, 04:14 PM
Sightseek's Avatar
Sightseek Sightseek is offline
Flemington
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,024
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS
Wait, GRITS is there?
Yup and apparently someone else was too but he doesn't say hello.
__________________
Tod Marks Photo - Daybreak over Oklahoma
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 08-21-2007, 04:17 PM
The Indomitable DrugS's Avatar
The Indomitable DrugS The Indomitable DrugS is offline
Flemington
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,007
Default

I was only there on Saturday....

I was so busy, I didn't even get a chance to look for the great Andy Serling.
Reply With Quote
Reply



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 12:07 PM.


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