Maryland Million

slotdirt · #1 10-11-2007, 08:09 AM

Nothing gets me more jazzed up for a solid day of racing at Laurel more than seeing every single person on the Metro this morning looking at the crossword puzzle, which coincidentally also included a half page ad on the Maryland Million itself.

I think it's the redneck in me, but I love the Maryland Million and the West Virginia Breeders Classic just as much as almost any other day in racing.

Danzig · #2 10-11-2007, 08:11 AM

are the conductors on metro any more understandable than in the old days?

i don't miss it at all.

slotdirt · #3 10-11-2007, 08:31 AM

Ah, they actually have electronic signs now in many cars telling you the next stop that is coming. TO be fair though, DC Metro conductors are WAY more understandable than the folks in New York.

phystech · #4 10-11-2007, 09:16 AM

I'm looking forward to going to MD Million Day also. It's always a fun day at the races and you can usually get a nice price or two somewhere along the line, if you are sharp enough to find them. I usually am not, so as long as the beer they serve stays cold, I still have a good time.......

slotdirt · #5 10-11-2007, 09:28 AM

Laurel never skimps on the sales on beer either. I've had more than my fair share of Woodford on the rocks, poured healthily, for $3 or less.

phystech · #6 10-11-2007, 09:44 AM

Woodford - at Laurel - for $3????

You gotta tell me where that deal is......

slotdirt · #7 10-11-2007, 09:51 AM

They have a couple of days towards the end of the meet where they're clearly trying to get rid of their booze, and every drink is like $2 or $3, including Woodford in regular sized Solo cups. Look it up on their website, I'm positive they have one in April right before PImlico opens and one sometime in November.

phystech · #8 10-11-2007, 10:20 AM

Thanks!!!

I've also heard that you can get a wider variety of beer on the tarmac outside the clubhouse at the end closest to the paddock. Rumor has it it's leftovers from events, parties, etc. I've seen the cart out there but never wandered away from the clubhouse bar long enough to test the waters..... I will on Saturday!!

I also heard recently that they've been having a raw bar on the weekends.

slotdirt · #9 10-11-2007, 10:23 AM

Yes, definitely a raw bar on weekends, though I don't know how much I trust oysters sold at Laurel. Anywho, they also have the Miller Lite girls on weekends on occasions. Schwing!

-BT- · #10 10-11-2007, 07:29 PM

when i look at the card i don't know if i want to laugh or cry?

horses who couldn't win 5K claimers at charles town going after 150K purses.... sounds like fun right?

either way im gonna head out there saturday, along with all the old caddy's and chrystlers .... ah laurel, md... what a town, roll'm up lock'm up. if anyone else is headed out there hit me up and we grab a beer

Riding the metro to and from work for enxtended period of time made me damn near suicidal, the people are depressing and if you don't get on at the first stop its d!ck to but for an hour and half while you stand.

Beyer had a pretty good article in the post, anyone catch it

-bt-

blackthroatedwind · #11 10-11-2007, 08:37 PM

I'll be there.

paisjpq · #12 10-11-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'll be there.

**crickets**

philcski · #13 10-11-2007, 09:43 PM

Looks like a fun card. I'll be playing it.

docicu3 · #14 10-11-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'll be there.

It would be a pleasure to meet you.....where will you be?

slotdirt · #15 10-12-2007, 08:14 AM

No joke, BTW is going to be there?

slotdirt · #16 10-12-2007, 10:46 AM

Where is Ah Day for this thing? Figure he'd be a sure winner in one of these races. Good to see Play Bingo and Silmaril making appearances.

SniperSB23 · #17 10-12-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Where is Ah Day for this thing? Figure he'd be a sure winner in one of these races. Good to see Play Bingo and Silmaril making appearances.

He must be injured, I would have thought he'd be pointing at the BC Dirt Mile otherwise.

phystech · #18 10-12-2007, 11:49 AM

Ok, here's a little tout -

Linda Albert has three horses on the card. One of those three will win or place and be part of a nice exacta.

I like her 2 year old filly that she owns and trains.

Linda won't run 'em where she doesn't think she's got a chance to win or get a big chunk. She's not one to run just because she can. Her horses are always well spotted and well meant.

-BT- · #19 10-12-2007, 07:13 PM

if people want to meet up, let me know.
I'm hopefully gonna get there kind of early

suggestions anyone?

-bt-

slotdirt · #20 10-12-2007, 09:00 PM

Send me a private message as I'll probably be there on the early side tomorrow. I'm happy to meet up with DT-ers as to this point, the only one I've ever officially met is Kasept and I'd love to expand my knowledge base.