Harlem Rocker skipping Preakness

[MisterB]

Originally Posted by CSC

Big Brown will attract the fans because there is supposed to be a triple crown winner this yr. Or so we are to believe.

I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by MisterB

I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.

because with Harlem Rocker out there is greater likelyhood that Big Brown will come to NY with a Triple Crown on the line. NYRA might like that because it draws people and interest to the Belmont. no?

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by MisterB

I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.

With the likely biggest obstacle in Big Brown's path removed from the Preakness, it's more likely that NYRA will be hosting a Belmont with a Triple Crown on the line.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

With the likely biggest obstacle in Big Brown's path removed from the Preakness, it's more likely that NYRA will be hosting a Belmont with a Triple Crown on the line.

for the first time in a few years. people pay attention to the derby-but everyone pays attention to the belmont when a tc is possible.

[ShadowRoll]

Originally Posted by MisterB

I get that, but I am confused on Skipping the Preakness making NYRA happy.

Allow me to offer the true explanation. The NYRA has hegemonic designs on race tracks in neighboring states. There are already parts of New Jersey that might as well be in New York because they're basically New York suburbs. The NYRA, applying blitzkrieg tactics, intends to extend that influence downward, working its way through the midatlantic states until it can engulf its primary objective: Pimlico. By not running HR in the Preakness, the handle there will be down significantly this year, thus economically weakening an already economically fragile Maryland racing establishment, and thus assisting the aforementioned plans by the NYRA for world-wide racing dominance.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Allow me to offer the true explanation. The NYRA has hegemonic designs on race tracks in neighboring states. There are already parts of New Jersey that might as well be in New York because they're basically New York suburbs. The NYRA, applying blitzkrieg tactics, intends to extend that influence downward, working its way through the midatlantic states until it can engulf its primary objective: Pimlico. By not running HR in the Preakness, the handle there will be down significantly this year, thus economically weakening an already economically fragile Maryland racing establishment, and thus assisting the aforementioned plans by the NYRA for world-wide racing dominance.

Man, I'm impressed. That was beyond pie-worthy.

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Allow me to offer the true explanation. The NYRA has hegemonic designs on race tracks in neighboring states. There are already parts of New Jersey that might as well be in New York because they're basically New York suburbs. The NYRA, applying blitzkrieg tactics, intends to extend that influence downward, working its way through the midatlantic states until it can engulf its primary objective: Pimlico. By not running HR in the Preakness, the handle there will be down significantly this year, thus economically weakening an already economically fragile Maryland racing establishment, and thus assisting the aforementioned plans by the NYRA for world-wide racing dominance.

you lost me at hegemonic.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Allow me to offer the true explanation. The NYRA has hegemonic designs on race tracks in neighboring states. There are already parts of New Jersey that might as well be in New York because they're basically New York suburbs. The NYRA, applying blitzkrieg tactics, intends to extend that influence downward, working its way through the midatlantic states until it can engulf its primary objective: Pimlico. By not running HR in the Preakness, the handle there will be down significantly this year, thus economically weakening an already economically fragile Maryland racing establishment, and thus assisting the aforementioned plans by the NYRA for world-wide racing dominance.

using my best Chris Farley voice "that was awesome!"

[philcski]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Allow me to offer the true explanation. The NYRA has hegemonic designs on race tracks in neighboring states. There are already parts of New Jersey that might as well be in New York because they're basically New York suburbs. The NYRA, applying blitzkrieg tactics, intends to extend that influence downward, working its way through the midatlantic states until it can engulf its primary objective: Pimlico. By not running HR in the Preakness, the handle there will be down significantly this year, thus economically weakening an already economically fragile Maryland racing establishment, and thus assisting the aforementioned plans by the NYRA for world-wide racing dominance.

Where do I sign up for season seats for the NYRA at Philly Park meet?

[ShadowRoll]

Originally Posted by philcski

Where do I sign up for season seats for the NYRA at Philly Park meet?

The NYRA plans to eliminate racing at PHA and turn that property into a Smarty-Jones-themed amusement park (it's half-way there already). Though they'll keep the slots, of course. Oh yeah, and they'll bring back the weekend flea markets in the parking lot.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Allow me to offer the true explanation. The NYRA has hegemonic designs on race tracks in neighboring states. There are already parts of New Jersey that might as well be in New York because they're basically New York suburbs. The NYRA, applying blitzkrieg tactics, intends to extend that influence downward, working its way through the midatlantic states until it can engulf its primary objective: Pimlico. By not running HR in the Preakness, the handle there will be down significantly this year, thus economically weakening an already economically fragile Maryland racing establishment, and thus assisting the aforementioned plans by the NYRA for world-wide racing dominance.

i bet your creative writing teacher LOVED you. nice stuff.

[MisterB]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

With the only real legitimate contender in the Preakness not running, it's more than likely this year's Belmont could have a horse going for the Triple Crown. This is good news for NYRA.

OK, I guess I didn't think of HR as a contender, nor anyone else for that matter. But thanks.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by MisterB

OK, I guess I didn't think of HR as a contender, nor anyone else for that matter. But thanks.

Watch the Withers on replay again if you haven't. Might change your mind, and the horse he ran by scared off almost everyone due to his Bayshore performance.