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Old 06-07-2009, 05:59 PM
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Are you close to Colonial? I have got to make a trip this year!
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I think you're mostly correct.

I've made it my mission to try to convert people at the barn I ride at to become racing fans. I got three of them to watch all three legs of the Triple Crown and all were excited about it and were talking about it the next day. (Next step is to get them betting at Colonial )

I think the only complaint I heard was the showing of the same segment multiple times and not hearing enough (or seeing) the other horses/connections in the races.
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Old 06-07-2009, 06:05 PM
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Are you close to Colonial? I have got to make a trip this year!
I am now. I haven't been to the VA Derby yet, but went to the Colonial Cup last year and they really put together a great day (even with the monsoon rains).
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Old 06-08-2009, 07:32 AM
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I am now. I haven't been to the VA Derby yet, but went to the Colonial Cup last year and they really put together a great day (even with the monsoon rains).
You should go watch her

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Your Comment: Filly broke laurel track record 4.5f

Date: June 12, 2009
Track: Colonial Downs

Race: 5
Distance: Five Furlongs
Surface: Turf
Age: 02
Race Type: Allowance
Purse: $24,000
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