This is beautiful

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Most tracks don't let maidens work on the turf. Usually you have to be stakes nominated to work on the grass. Saratoga is the exception because of the turf course at the Oklahoma.

I think some track let horses gallop on the infield.

I'm actually pretty amazed TFM didn't know this.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I'm actually pretty amazed TFM didn't know this.

I was too.....but he gets so beaten up here that I took pity on him.

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I was too.....but he gets so beaten up here that I took pity on him.

wow..

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I was too.....but he gets so beaten up here that I took pity on him.

I gather this is worse than the 'beating' you (apparently) took at SAR?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

I gather this is worse than the 'beating' you (apparently) took at SAR?

Believe me, I'm up for a little pity every now and then as well.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I'm actually pretty amazed TFM didn't know this.

Why is this obvious? If I'm not around the track and, until recently, primarily play turf only in NY, why would I know this?

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Why is this obvious? If I'm not around the track and, until recently, primarily play turf only in NY, why would I know this?

I just meant because you specialize in turf races.

[the_fat_man]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

I just meant because you specialize in turf races.

It could be worse: I could have 'pace' in my name and not understand that if I go too fast early I not finishing as fast I normally would.

[cmorioles]

Nice to see you still check in now and then.

[ninetoone]

Box of the 3 top choices on the board = $173 triple in this race...not bad.