7/18 (CNL): Virginia Derby (G2); Virginia Oaks (G3)

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

If it gets people to the track....

totally agree, and headlines like that is what drives the price down on a horse like nicanor, NOT his resume.

** you would think they would push the whole Battle Of Hasting and the $5M bonus as a headline


-bt-

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by -BT-

totally agree, and headlines like that is what drives the price down on a horse like nicanor, NOT his resume.

** you would think they would push the whole Battle Of Hasting and the $5M bonus as a headline


-bt-

That bonus is a joke cause the BC Turf is the last leg of it.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

That bonus is a joke cause the BC Turf is the last leg of it.

Right, because Battle of Hastings would need a bus ticket to get 12 furlongs.

NT

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Right, because Battle of Hastings would need a bus ticket to get 12 furlongs.

NT

More because you have to go back to 1989 to find an American based 3yo that has actually won the race. In the rare instance that a foreign horse doesn't win the BC Turf it is usually an older American horse, not a 3yo.

[Gander]

Good betting race, a few decent alternatives to the 2 favorites (Hastings & Nicanor), who are both very vulnerable.

I put the number of people who decide to attend this race for the reason that Nicanor and or Battle of Hastings is in here at about 11. Neither horse is even close to marketable from the standpoint of getting fans to come out and not go to a barbecue, the ocean or stay home and cut the lawn. The track would have been better off giving away a free cooler than inventing a headline that just isnt going to drive attendance.

Nice little race to bet on if you dont like the 2 horses who will be in the 2/1 range.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by -BT-

totally agree, and headlines like that is what drives the price down on a horse like nicanor, NOT his resume.

** you would think they would push the whole Battle Of Hasting and the $5M bonus as a headline


-bt-

In other words, turn them onto the horse that has no shot?

Were you there for the Colonial Turf Cup? The attendance was depressing. I really hope they pull this track together and resolve their wagering issues. Getting higher purses is probably never going to happen though..

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

In other words, turn them onto the horse that has no shot?

Were you there for the Colonial Turf Cup? The attendance was depressing. I really hope they pull this track together and resolve their wagering issues. Getting higher purses is probably never going to happen though..

you talking about the whole ADW thing with twinspires?
i thought the attendence was kinda solid, granted you wouldn't find me there on a thursday night, but ALL the box seats and dinning room seats were sold out.
i was there for the turf cup, actually only race i came outside to watch. they kinda dropped the ball though, i remember there being ZERO race call, NOTHING. and after the race the odds board was on the fritz, then there was an inquiry, it was all over the place

bunch of friends and i are going for "derby experience", gonna be chilling on the hill. Absoultely the worst angle to watch a race from (turn 1 past the finish line), but they say they're gonna have tellers and tvs so it should make up for it. PLUS, the $20 ticket allows you to BYOB, and even though its a LONG ride back to nova, its worth it

you going?

-bt-

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by -BT-

you talking about the whole ADW thing with twinspires?
i thought the attendence was kinda solid, granted you wouldn't find me there on a thursday night, but ALL the box seats and dinning room seats were sold out.
i was there for the turf cup, actually only race i came outside to watch. they kinda dropped the ball though, i remember there being ZERO race call, NOTHING. and after the race the odds board was on the fritz, then there was an inquiry, it was all over the place

bunch of friends and i are going for "derby experience", gonna be chilling on the hill. Absoultely the worst angle to watch a race from (turn 1 past the finish line), but they say they're gonna have tellers and tvs so it should make up for it. PLUS, the $20 ticket allows you to BYOB, and even though its a LONG ride back to nova, its worth it

you going?

-bt-

They did an attendance and handle comparision to last year and the difference was strong. Handle was expected to be down, with the decrease across the board in June nationwide and the Twinspires issue, but the attendance figures were surprising. I guess no one likes the heat as much as I do. This was the first time I'd been in the Turf Club, and I'm not a fan of spending my time indoors, but they do have a really pretty set up in there, good food and the balconies to watch the races from are a nice additon. I went this past Friday night and the attendance was decent.

They really need a new odds board.

I'd never miss a chance to see Barbaro's full brother Nicanor.

[MisterB]

If Nicantor places 7th he did good

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

They did an attendance and handle comparision to last year and the difference was strong. Handle was expected to be down, with the decrease across the board in June nationwide and the Twinspires issue, but the attendance figures were surprising. I guess no one likes the heat as much as I do. This was the first time I'd been in the Turf Club, and I'm not a fan of spending my time indoors, but they do have a really pretty set up in there, good food and the balconies to watch the races from are a nice additon. I went this past Friday night and the attendance was decent.

They really need a new odds board.

I'd never miss a chance to see Barbaro's full brother Nicanor.

well you must be down near richmond, b/c you had 2 chances to see him romp at wonderful delaware park

on turf club day, we got there early and didn't think it would be a problem to get box seats, wrong, sold out an hour before the 1st race (good for them, bad for me), ended up getting the $3 "upgrade" tickets, which essentially don't upgrade you to anything since its still first come first serve seating on the 3rd floor. Ended up working out well, found a table by the bar, and avoided the awful heat all day. where are you sitting this weekend?


DAVE-----where are you sitting this weekend?

-bt-

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by -BT-

well you must be down near richmond, b/c you had 2 chances to see him romp at wonderful delaware park

on turf club day, we got there early and didn't think it would be a problem to get box seats, wrong, sold out an hour before the 1st race (good for them, bad for me), ended up getting the $3 "upgrade" tickets, which essentially don't upgrade you to anything since its still first come first serve seating on the 3rd floor. Ended up working out well, found a table by the bar, and avoided the awful heat all day. where are you sitting this weekend?


DAVE-----where are you sitting this weekend?

-bt-

Jockey Club

[Heels1989]

Originally Posted by -BT-

well you must be down near richmond, b/c you had 2 chances to see him romp at wonderful delaware park

on turf club day, we got there early and didn't think it would be a problem to get box seats, wrong, sold out an hour before the 1st race (good for them, bad for me), ended up getting the $3 "upgrade" tickets, which essentially don't upgrade you to anything since its still first come first serve seating on the 3rd floor. Ended up working out well, found a table by the bar, and avoided the awful heat all day. where are you sitting this weekend?


DAVE-----where are you sitting this weekend?

-bt-

Have not secured seats as yet. Will likely buy GA and wander around though considering the "Chill on the Hill" as a possiblity. Not sure if I am going solo or with a group. Do you know if the umbrella tables are still available and worth $200?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by -BT-

you talking about the whole ADW thing with twinspires?
i thought the attendence was kinda solid, granted you wouldn't find me there on a thursday night, but ALL the box seats and dinning room seats were sold out.
i was there for the turf cup, actually only race i came outside to watch. they kinda dropped the ball though, i remember there being ZERO race call, NOTHING. and after the race the odds board was on the fritz, then there was an inquiry, it was all over the place

bunch of friends and i are going for "derby experience", gonna be chilling on the hill. Absoultely the worst angle to watch a race from (turn 1 past the finish line), but they say they're gonna have tellers and tvs so it should make up for it. PLUS, the $20 ticket allows you to BYOB, and even though its a LONG ride back to nova, its worth it

you going?

-bt-

Yesterday's VA TB blog entry is worth reading and interesting.

Sounds like they are still getting no where with the ADW mess:
http://www.vtablog.org/

Today’s VRC meeting was marked with what Greg Scoggins of MEC/Xpress Bet called a “Virginia venting session.” After Colonial CEO Ian Stewart explained the negative impact of the TrackNet Media/Twin Spires/Xpress Bet/related racetracks and subsidiaries and YouBet boycott of the Colonial Downs signal, a spontaneous forum erupted and all the various parties in the room had a chance to speak their peace.

Two words: Nice mess.

We won’t rehash why each of the parties thinks their position is the right one, but suffice it to say that it’s going to take a while to sort out the ever growing ADW puzzle in Virginia.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Yesterday's VA TB blog entry is worth reading and interesting.

Sounds like they are still getting no where with the ADW mess:
http://www.vtablog.org/

Today’s VRC meeting was marked with what Greg Scoggins of MEC/Xpress Bet called a “Virginia venting session.” After Colonial CEO Ian Stewart explained the negative impact of the TrackNet Media/Twin Spires/Xpress Bet/related racetracks and subsidiaries and YouBet boycott of the Colonial Downs signal, a spontaneous forum erupted and all the various parties in the room had a chance to speak their peace.

Two words: Nice mess.

We won’t rehash why each of the parties thinks their position is the right one, but suffice it to say that it’s going to take a while to sort out the ever growing ADW puzzle in Virginia.

so they're saying i shouldn't hold my breath about getting the signal on twinspires before meets end this year? hopefully in time for harness racing, fingers crossed

there's ALWAYS timmonium!!!

-bt-

[the_fat_man]

Luckily, for those utilizing TWINSPIRES, there a few more options than CNL. Just a few.

Whoever is responsible for this on CNL's end is just a flat out idiot.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

Luckily, for those utilizing TWINSPIRES, there a few more options than CNL. Just a few.

Whoever is responsible for this on CNL's end is just a flat out idiot.

I think it's the State, not CNL calling the shots on the breeder's awards.