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01-10-2011, 11:48 AM
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I guess if no one really cares about it, I'll keep my mouth shut and move on.... 
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01-10-2011, 12:50 PM
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It's no news that there are a variety of problems that dog the game, and they are always worthy of discussion and attention. However, I spend countless hours specifically working to publicize the pleasures of the sport here, with Dee Tee and on "At the Races". I don't buy into the sky-is-falling rhetoric and the crap that is endlessly spewed by those who can't seem to figure out what there is to like about the sport. (Maybe if they worked at their handicapping a bit harder, they'd magically discover what there is to like about it.) If people feel there isn't anything to appreciate about racing, fine. So be it. But why must those that are down on the game work overtime trying to diminish everyone else's enjoyment of it? That's what I've had enough of... I'm immensely proud that unlike most racing-related communities, this remains an upbeat spot where people that bet and enjoy following racing can congregate.
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01-10-2011, 02:20 PM
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Please explain why "drugs" in horseracing makes it a hard sport to back as opposed to other sports
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01-10-2011, 02:47 PM
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It is a very good discussion. Last edited by freddymo : 01-10-2011 at 07:00 PM.
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01-10-2011, 03:03 PM
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So no more negative talk?
See you guys in another life.
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01-10-2011, 06:13 PM
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Why do I love horse racing? Horses, athletes, first. The Thoroughbred is a terrific breed.
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01-10-2011, 10:31 PM
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1. Who exactly are you making fun of with that first line? The people who consider themselves more fans than cappers? If so I would argue that those are the people who at least try to bring others into the sport. There are few of us (racing fans) as it is. I don't see any need to make fun of any one group. 2. Whether or not horse racing is glorious is subjective, is it not? If it's defined as "marked by great beauty or splendor" I would argue it is (glorious). 3. Re: the being right part... You make a point of adding in that last comment and what I'd like to know is, since the implication is that you are right a lot why don't you ever post your picks?
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01-11-2011, 07:33 AM
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You make a few inane "observations." MMSC respectfully asks you to clarify them. You avoid answering MMSC and call her questions "stupid." Is that pretty much it? It seems that you aren't really seeking to have a dialogue, and (what appear to be) your attempts at sarcasm fall far short of the standards set by other posters. I would ask why you are here, but I can't think of a reason I should care. Unless it's to give me a reason to finally use the "ignore" feature.
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01-11-2011, 09:19 AM
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I know what the allure of racing is......we all love to be teased, and racing is sadistic by nature. From the just missed tri's and super's, the 3/4 pk4's etc, etc. And we all love when we put it together just right, only to have the INQUIRY sign flash on.....this is my all-time favorite.
 I will be playing every chance I get.
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01-11-2011, 09:22 AM
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 and on your reply to the troll. 
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01-11-2011, 12:47 PM
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You cruised over here for your nightly drive by and I was the only one standing outside, so to speak, and this is it? You phoned it in. Next time I hope for a real answer cause on the Rare Bog scale of funny, sarcastic, mean or witty it doesn't really rate (but like the word glorious it's all subjective). Oh and thanks Old Dog and Princess and yes nice read, OD. Very sweet. Okay well ah guess ah wanna go hear myself type some more. 
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01-12-2011, 07:54 PM
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01-12-2011, 08:24 PM
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Do we have twins or a clone here or something???? Fiesty night yet again in nerdy land I see, must be all the snow and cold have people just fired up.  
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01-13-2011, 01:20 PM
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 Last edited by my miss storm cat : 01-13-2011 at 05:08 PM.
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01-11-2011, 01:45 AM
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