Why Andy Beyer is a Legend

[pick4]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

As many of you know, Andy Beyer went to South America this winter to take a stab at South American racing. He spent hours making figs for their races and was unfortunately faced with a huge takeout and miniscule pools that made real wagering virtually impossible. But, while it was a great exercise and a fun time, until today it was also a financial waste of time.

While riding the train out to Belmont today I got a call from Andy telling me he was making a huge bet at Belmont. Now, this is the time that I would usually be smart to hang up and tell him I lost service, but recklessly I allowed him to go further. In the second race, an extraordinarily weak maiden race, Andy told me that #4 Emotival was his huge bet. Three races back in Argentina Emotival had finished a close third and Andy had given him a figure of 77 which towered over today's field. Two back when he finished fifth at 1 1/8 miles ( today's race was a mile ) the horse had been right there in midstretch and last time when he faltered badly at 1 1/4 miles he had been scorched in a torrid speed duel. He said he was fully confident in the 77 figure and considering today's field he was sending it in. That was good enough for me and I followed suit.

Emotival, if you don't know, paid $21 after holding off the odds on favorite....and Beyer was repaid for his hours of work in preparation for his South American adventure. At a time when having an edge using speed figures is virtually non-existant, Andy Beyer did the near impossible, and for a few minutes turned back the clock.

I hope you handed a few Washington's to the teller and received a lot more back. It's great that you are friends with Mr. Beyer. I think he is a legend based on the articles's he written for the Washington Post and the outstanding books he's had published.

[XIIPointStables]

Is this going to lead to Chuck Norris/Bill Brasky-like Internet handicapping stories about Andy Beyer?

We can only hope.

[pick4]

Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

Is this going to lead to Chuck Norris/Bill Brasky-like Internet handicapping stories about Andy Beyer?

We can only hope.

You mean Walker Texas Ranger Chuck Norris?

[XIIPointStables]

Originally Posted by pick4

You mean Walker Texas Ranger Chuck Norris?

I mean this Chuck Norris

When Chuck Norris plays Oregon Trail his family does not die from cholera or dysentery, but rather roundhouse kicks to the face. He also requires no wagon, since he carries the oxen, axles, and buffalo meat on his back. He always makes it to Oregon before you.

[ninetoone]

Andy Beyer does not sleep. He waits.

Outer space exists because it's afraid to be on the same planet as Andy Beyer.

[ninetoone]

MacGyver can build an airplane out of gum and paper clips, but Andy Beyer can roundhouse-kick his head through a wall and take it.

[sdjcom]

Glad To Hear Of Your Hit With Andy Beyer At 21.00, I,m A Bit Jealous
However How Many Has He Missed Betting Big Money? People Always Tell You Of The Big Hits , But Never About The 12 Str Races You Lost And Are Still In The Hole. Pros Tell No-one Of Their Hits. You
Should Have Kept This About Andy In Confidence.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by sdjcom

Glad To Hear Of Your Hit With Andy Beyer At 21.00, I,m A Bit Jealous
However How Many Has He Missed Betting Big Money? People Always Tell You Of The Big Hits , But Never About The 12 Str Races You Lost And Are Still In The Hole. Pros Tell No-one Of Their Hits. You
Should Have Kept This About Andy In Confidence.

EASY GUY, he was just telling an f'n story, that 99% of the people here would like to hear.

Then there is the 1% jealous jerkoffs that type things like you just did.....

[SentToStud]

A Very Nice Horse To Have. Well Done To Those Who Had Him.

[Storm Cadet]

What does he think of the two S Americans today? 2nd race #4 and 3rd race # 3?
Ron

[eajinabi]

Raja Malek is a new trainer and could very well be the next Paulo Lobo.