Tips/Thoughts on Breeders' Cup tickets this year?

Suffolk Shippers · #1 10-21-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GBBob

A BC run in mud/slop on dirt or the BC run on a synthetic surface?

And this isn't a biased question....interested in which people would rather handicap, which is a better money making opportunity, and which surface is fairer.

And a dry, dirt track is not an option here.

I'm only taking this year because the turf will not be a bog and there are a few past BC years of SA/OSA turf races to draw information from to form opinions. I will be looking to make my money on the lawn this year. Last year, that was a risky option with the deluges. Too many "what if's".

Already looking forward to the BC at CD in 2010.

the_fat_man · #2 10-21-2008, 10:32 PM

POLY over DIRT anytime.

FAIR RACING over BIASED RACING.

The ironic thing about this year's BC is that any BIAS will be on the (speed favoring) TURF. Now, ThAT's (long overdue) PROGRESS.

asudevil · #3 10-21-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by the_fat_man

POLY over DIRT anytime.

FAIR RACING over BIASED RACING.

The ironic thing about this year's BC is that any BIAS will be on the (speed favoring) TURF. Now, ThAT's (long overdue) PROGRESS.

What's your take on the Euro jockey's?

ddthetide · #4 10-22-2008, 05:38 AM

i'd say the mud/slop and soggy turf.

Hickory Hill Hoff · #5 10-22-2008, 06:31 AM

I'll tell you after Saturday.....

2Hot4TV · #6 10-22-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I'll tell you after Saturday.....

I'll second that.

The Bid · #7 10-22-2008, 07:06 AM

The upcoming results will punch a hole in any foolishness saying good horses run on anything. I cannot wait to see some of these world beaters get smoked exclusively because of the surface.

I like what Reed Baker said. If you had a horse that had won 10 million on the dirt and you entered him in the Breeders Cup Turf, most people would think you are out of your mind. Thats essentially what all of these people shipping into California are doing. You take a shot because the money is so good, but it will be a day of upside down results. Once again the industry has made themselves look foolish, they cannot control themselves. Especially in California

I will standback and watch a day of false champions run on fake dirt. Its a true disgrace and I hope the Euros Sweep the Cushion Card, and I dont doubt they do exactly that

I will not make one wager

Hickory Hill Hoff · #8 10-25-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I'll tell you after Saturday.....

Pro-Ride!!!

ddthetide · #9 10-25-2008, 10:34 PM

i'd still rather have mud/slop and soggy turf.

Danzig · #10 10-22-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ddthetide

i'd say the mud/slop and soggy turf.

me too. most turfers seem to relish only a certain kind of ground, so if they like it hard and firm, and it comes up soft, you can start narrowing down the field with confidence.
as for betting on poly with confidence....not so much.