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Carolina Cup. Though I believe that's technically the only day. The only horse racing event I've attended where the consistent beauty of the lady attendees easily outdistances the ladies of Del Mar. |
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opening day is on friday, but the specials will be saturday. just looked at the calendar. monday the 18th, rachel bobbleheads with paid admission. i plan to go up on that saturday. |
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Also saw that Doocy got hurt. |
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yeah, that was pretty bad-both horses died immediately. just awful. the outrider i guess is ok, he was chasing a loose horse when they collided. |
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The Spaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! A few years back the betting terminals were down for the first race or two, I thought there was going to be a riot. Then I watched my Tri roll home. Now I go on Sanford day to open the meet. Not sure what to do next year with the reschedule.
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They hold a breakfast adjacent to the paddock on opening day morning. Usually a trainer and a jockey talk for a few minutes then it is open for Q & A. When they are done, Margo goes through the card offering her ideas on wagering strategies for the day. All of this taking place directly behind the horses working out. For me, it signals the start of an exhilarating, exciting, wonderful 5 months. It is something not to be missed, sadly they barely get more than 100 folks attending (they do a horrific job of promoting this). If you plan on going, I'd highly suggest it - you get a handicapping guide along with a program included with breakfast for like 6 bucks. Plus you won't have to deal with the traffic which is sure to be a nightmare as there are new roads and traffic patterns getting in this year. http://www.tampabaydowns.com/Racing/...59&ModuleId=92 |
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Training camp for the NFL... well lately opening day for Baseball Playoffs But no seriously, Saratoga.
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Having been at Saratoga's opening day last year I don't think anything could top it.
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Baseball. Then Toga.
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Santa Anita, walking into the track with the gorgeous snow capped San Gabriel mountains, the nice calendar, the hand carved roast beef sandwiches and the Grade 1 Malibu, all while enjoying the company of my friends! The most beautiful track around!
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All this AND you may get the chance to sit with Exacta Bob. That alone is almost like going clubbing with Tiger Woods. |
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phoot-be-all....by a mile
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Wow, that sounds like a great "day after Christmas" plan. I've gotta put that on the possible "to do" list for the holiday break. |
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Oh man you owe it to yourself, you won't be sorry!! There is no more beautiful setting in my opinion, just gorgeous.
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