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05-24-2021, 05:19 AM
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15th anniversary of Derby Trail!
Today..
 For those that don't know or remember the back story, I had created Derby Trail as a Yahoo Group in February of 2003 ("A Derby Contender on the Cide") and had the notion to build a real website after joining ATR in November 2005. The base of the membership here came from that group and/or the congregates at the ESPN Horse Racing Message Board. DT was about ready to launch during Triple Crown season when Barbaro was stricken. An army of trolls descended on the ESPN board and with that forum an overnight mess, the switch was thrown. We've had a slew of racetracker characters and lot of fun here and countless real life friendships have been generated. Hooves' idea in '07 for everybody to claim a horse was the genesis for Dee Tee and more than 250 owners have been involved in wins at 9 different tracks since including 75 in the winner's circle at Saratoga 8/29/10. The idea has always been to enhance everyone's enjoyment and understanding of the game and I greatly appreciate the atmosphere you created here. Steve
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