12/7: DeD (G3) $1MM Jackpot

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dylbert

Broken system? Boyd Gaming has created great event in southwest Louisiana. This is fifth running of Delta Jackpot. Gaming companies who owe racetracks (Boyd, Harrah's, Pinnacle) have outperformed racetracks that have tried to introduce gaming (Magna, CDI).

Credentials of 10 entries in this race are solid. Virtual allstar jockey colony riding here as well -- Gomez, Albarado, Borel, Bejarano, Bridgmohan. Will first graded 3YO race at Gulfstream draw such competitive field?

Next year's Delta Princess will run as Grade III event. Sam's Town draws journeyman Jonesboro who defend his 2006 victory here.

So, stop hatin' on 'da bayou... and come pass a good time! ahhh-eeee

I have no problem with the race. I have a problem with the Derby selection criteria which gives more weight to this race than to the Wood Memorial or Santa Anita Derby.

[dylbert]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I have no problem with the race. I have a problem with the Derby selection criteria which gives more weight to this race than to the Wood Memorial or Santa Anita Derby.

Problem is not grading and problem is not Boyd Gaming. PROBLEM is NYRA and Magna do not put as much back into certain races. Yes, current Derby system rewards Delta Jackpot winner. But, it reward ever other graded winner as well. Should Oaklawn Park increase purses in its graded 3YO series? CDI and Louisiana Derby? Magna with key 3YO preps at Gulfstream & Santa Anita?

Hasn't purse for Wood Memorial been cut in recent times? Santa Anita Derby is more regional than Delta Jackpot with most of its starters never having ever raced outside of California in recent times.

Horse racing fans outside of largest venues deserve opportunity to see top flight horses compete. If Kentucky Derby winner emerges from Jackpot, whole paradigm may shift!

[dylbert]

Headed out for trip to Delta Downs... hope to have great report when I return. Remember, you can go to DeD website, www.deltadowns.com and watch live video stream tonight.

Good Luck to All today & especially tonight...

[KY_Sasquash]

he's a longshot (20-1) and is slow on the TG numbers, but I'd take look at Turf War (Grasshopper's full bro). This will be his first time on dirt and his bro liked the dirt much better than poly.

[Bobby Fischer]

Originally Posted by KY_Sasquash

he's a longshot (20-1) and is slow on the TG numbers, but I'd take look at Turf War (Grasshopper's full bro). This will be his first time on dirt and his bro liked the dirt much better than poly.

21 MTP

St. Joe is 19-1.
Turf war is 60-1!
ZHumor isn't taking as much money as you would expect at third choice 4-1 but Betatron is taking more money than I expected.

[blackthroatedwind]

I would have taken them both down.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I would have taken them both down.

For sure Gomez..No doubt...'bout that one ..Unbelievable how he can bullshit his way out of trouble with stewards.Really,what does he haveto do to get taken down?

[Oaklawnfan]

Amen!!! Look at the past three years at Oaklawn. Smarty, Alex and Curlin. Hot Springs, AR is back on the map. For those of us who live great distances from "A" tracks, it's these exciting graded stakes races that let's us get to see the "big boys." (With a small b.)

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by Oaklawnfan

Amen!!! Look at the past three years at Oaklawn. Smarty, Alex and Curlin. Hot Springs, AR is back on the map. For those of us who live great distances from "A" tracks, it's these exciting graded stakes races that let's us get to see the "big boys." (With a small b.)

Lawyer Ron in 2006