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Old 02-23-2016, 10:11 AM
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Default Midwest, Ness Split After Successful Run

might have to call my trip off this year, i don't like 10-horse nickle claimer fields without my 2-5 shots

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...successful-run
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Old 02-23-2016, 10:32 AM
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might have to call my trip off this year, i don't like 10-horse nickle claimer fields without my 2-5 shots

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...successful-run
You can relax Bri, he still has plenty of them. He only had a handful of Midwest horses here anyway (I think less than 15?). You'll have more than a few opportunities to take 2-5 on a horse that ought to be 6-1, but then on command finds a magic gear in the stretch.
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Old 02-23-2016, 10:36 AM
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Hey Dan make sure Tampa Downs is fully stocked up. Some mighty thirsty fellows on their way.
That has never been a problem.

The forecast is will be clear but on the chilly side (by FL standards). Front coming through tomorrow, then nice the rest of the way.

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/USFL0363:1:US
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Old 02-23-2016, 10:38 AM
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You can relax Bri, he still has plenty of them. He only had a handful of Midwest horses here anyway (I think less than 15?). You'll have more than a few opportunities to take 2-5 on a horse that ought to be 6-1, but then on command finds a magic gear in the stretch.
the best thing you can do in those nickle and eight claimers down there is hit the all button, lord knows i've been burned by too many 1 for 65'ers who suddenly fine their secretariat form down the lane to blow up my DD/PK3/PK4/ etc.

calling for rain wed. we gonna be off the turf for thursday dan-o? gotta long flight, need to cap appropriately
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Old 02-23-2016, 11:17 AM
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the best thing you can do in those nickle and eight claimers down there is hit the all button, lord knows i've been burned by too many 1 for 65'ers who suddenly fine their secretariat form down the lane to blow up my DD/PK3/PK4/ etc.

calling for rain wed. we gonna be off the turf for thursday dan-o? gotta long flight, need to cap appropriately
Initially thought we'd be ok, was supposed to arrive by 7AM Wednesday and be sunny by 11AM. Now looking like it won't get here until noon, I'd have to assume at least the early races would be off.
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Old 02-23-2016, 12:01 PM
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Initially thought we'd be ok, was supposed to arrive by 7AM Wednesday and be sunny by 11AM. Now looking like it won't get here until noon, I'd have to assume at least the early races would be off.
I would think Thursday will be fine
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Old 02-23-2016, 02:24 PM
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I would think Thursday will be fine
They carded 3 on the turf starting with the 5th. It really boils down to when it gets here and how long it stays.

The Greenskeeper has a tendency to be awfully discriminating mid-week

Friday and Saturday on for sure, Wednesday definitely off, Thursday 50-50 (they've been taking off all but the last race recently on borderline days... would not shock me to see that either)
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Old 02-24-2016, 08:57 AM
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Weather is already passed, some showers and some fairly stiff wind, but basically a non-event. Turf should be fine tomorrow if I had to guess
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Old 02-24-2016, 09:58 AM
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Weather is already passed, some showers and some fairly stiff wind, but basically a non-event. Turf should be fine tomorrow if I had to guess
if you and your tablet aint in the clubhouse box by race 4 i'm a coming look'n for ya!!!
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Old 02-24-2016, 10:12 AM
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Off both days and will be trackside tomorrow before you are out of bed.

I've found the trick to these weekends is getting the capping out of the way as early as possible. I'm half way through tomorrow's card and digging into Friday's card tonight. Between Show Parlays in the Grunder pub, to Derby Lane, to golf, there are precious few moments of down time between first posts.
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Old 02-25-2016, 11:22 AM
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Have fun guys. Looking forward to hearing the stories.

Just a few suggestions:
Only Eng Chan firsters in the show parlay
Scream "DEANO" like a 5 year old girl if he wins a nickel claimer. But it has to be loud enough to warrant the possibility of a restraining order, or else it doesn't count.
And someone please buy the douchie guy a beer, he needs friends
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Old 02-25-2016, 12:48 PM
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Have fun guys. Looking forward to hearing the stories.

Just a few suggestions:
Only Eng Chan firsters in the show parlay
Scream "DEANO" like a 5 year old girl if he wins a nickel claimer. But it has to be loud enough to warrant the possibility of a restraining order, or else it doesn't count.
And someone please buy the douchie guy a beer, he needs friends

Wish you were here my friend. You're my good luck charm
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Old 02-27-2016, 07:07 PM
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someone post some pictures if you guys aren't in jail
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Old 02-29-2016, 08:34 AM
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someone post some pictures if you guys aren't in jail
I don't know if we got any good pics. Brian was too busy playing trivia everyday
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Old 03-01-2016, 11:15 AM
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I don't know if we got any good pics. Brian was too busy playing trivia everyday
i've had my full of chicken wings, BDubs for the year....

hey TK you wanna bet on that?

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Old 03-01-2016, 11:27 AM
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i've had my full of chicken wings, BDubs for the year....

hey TK you wanna bet on that?

-bt-
I just got back from lunch there
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Old 03-02-2016, 08:30 AM
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Great times as always! Good to see everyone again and had a blast as usual. Weather was much better than last year, but missed the warm stuff by a week.
High 70's this weekend...

So I'll be foregoing the track Saturday in favor of some boating/fishing on the Gulf. As promised, the boat will be fuel up and ready for a Friday diversion next year
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Old 03-02-2016, 08:32 AM
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someone post some pictures if you guys aren't in jail
The parlays were brutal without you!
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Old 03-02-2016, 08:44 AM
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The parlays were brutal without you!
The thing with parlays is knowing when to stop.(well that and keeping gpk away from the buggy races) As a group we don't have much discipline.

Hoping to make the next trip. Saratoga anyone?
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Old 03-02-2016, 09:39 AM
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The thing with parlays is knowing when to stop.(well that and keeping gpk away from the buggy races) As a group we don't have much discipline.

Hoping to make the next trip. Saratoga anyone?
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