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Forum: The Charles Hatton Reading Room 11-13-2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 37,905
Posted By westcoastinvader
It WAS the best the world DID offer against...

It WAS the best the world DID offer against Zenyatta.

Perhaps everyone else was looking for a more high profile and richer race than the Breeders' Cup Classic?
Forum: The Charles Hatton Reading Room 11-12-2009, 03:16 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 37,905
Posted By westcoastinvader
I haven't done point by point comparisons of...

I haven't done point by point comparisons of Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta this year. I believe I did see most of their races with varying degrees of interest each time.

I was at Churchill...
Forum: The Charles Hatton Reading Room 11-12-2009, 02:29 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 37,905
Posted By westcoastinvader
The old "eastern elite" circuit, eh?

The old "eastern elite" circuit, eh?
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 11-11-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,874
Posted By westcoastinvader
Revidere those were some great...

Revidere those were some great pictures.

Thanks!

I think I've watched the various YouTube replays of Saturday's Zenyatta race events about 20 times.

I was down at Disneyland during the race...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 11-11-2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,874
Posted By westcoastinvader
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w91/westcoastin...

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w91/westcoastinvader/BreedersCup08024.jpg




Here's one my wife caught of Curlin in the paddock last year in The Classic.

In retrospect I think his eyes were...
Forum: Stakes Archive 10-23-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,869
Posted By westcoastinvader
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0o19eUFfe0 Secr...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0o19eUFfe0



Secretariat in his last race at Woodbine.


I had watched his jockey this day....Eddie Maple....ride his first season of racing in the last season of...
Forum: Stakes Archive 10-23-2009, 02:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,869
Posted By westcoastinvader
Oct. 22, 1945: El Lobo and Featherfoot became the...

Oct. 22, 1945: El Lobo and Featherfoot became the first Thoroughbreds to be transported by airplane. They were flown from Los Angeles to San Mateo in a twin-engine Budd transport plane piloted by...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-04-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 30,395
Posted By westcoastinvader
Hungarian? Pfft. That's (Ga)bor-ing. ;)

Hungarian? Pfft.

That's (Ga)bor-ing.

;)
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-04-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 30,395
Posted By westcoastinvader
Yep, the old "get a lemon and make lemonade"...

Yep, the old "get a lemon and make lemonade" scenario.

Someone else posted smartly elsewhere around here that Calvin may not have felt as comfortable to be as personally creative had he been riding...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-03-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,600
Posted By westcoastinvader
Fortunately my first recording device was VHS,...

Fortunately my first recording device was VHS, circa 1985.

Until recently I thought I had the entire 90 minute telecast of every Kentucky Derby since 1986.

Ironically, the other night I went...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-03-2009, 02:36 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,600
Posted By westcoastinvader
Thanks. Now it's "scores," plus one!

Thanks.

Now it's "scores," plus one!
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-03-2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,600
Posted By westcoastinvader
My miff on this year's telecast is more with NBC...

My miff on this year's telecast is more with NBC on the cameras.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think they had a single shot in the telecast that showed the vast difference between Mine That...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-03-2009, 02:25 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,600
Posted By westcoastinvader
In the 1986 Kentucky Derby call, Ferdinand is not...

In the 1986 Kentucky Derby call, Ferdinand is not mentioned the entire race until he and Shoemaker make the lead just before the finish.

Trust me on this. It's one of my fave Kentucky Derby tapes...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-02-2009, 10:44 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 30,395
Posted By westcoastinvader
I guess between Peppers Pride and Mine that Bird,...

I guess between Peppers Pride and Mine that Bird, New Mexico racing might get a little more respect, eh?

Seriously, it is pretty cool that the often dissed here New Mexico's Peppers Pride leaves the...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-01-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,871
Posted By westcoastinvader
Thanks, all. I'll probably spin by my OTB around...

Thanks, all.

I'll probably spin by my OTB around noon today.

If not taking wagers yet, I'll get my sister-in-law to place the bet for me tomorrow. I don't think she's ever placed a bet in her...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-01-2009, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,871
Posted By westcoastinvader
Do California OTB's take Derby bets on Friday?

Just found out we have a spontaneous road trip to the California "gold country" Friday afternoon, with a return after The Derby on Saturday night.

Anyone know if California OTB's will offer Derby...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 05-01-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,452
Posted By westcoastinvader
I always loved Jim McKay and sometimes Charlsie...

I always loved Jim McKay and sometimes Charlsie Canty trying to get the "dosage index" explanation verbalized in seemless fashion relevant to the Kentucky Derby on the telecasts.

I loved Jim McKay...
Forum: Triple Crown Topics/Archive.. 04-28-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 24,767
Posted By westcoastinvader
OK. That was a good post in the face of a bad...

OK.

That was a good post in the face of a bad day for horse fans and lovers.
Forum: Dee Tee Stables 04-02-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 30,873
Posted By westcoastinvader
Just happened to be briefly channel surfing and...

Just happened to be briefly channel surfing and found the race on TVG.

I was following the Troilo (sp?) story, and then was happily shocked to hear the announcers say, "the winner is owned by DT...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 10-26-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 135,506
Posted By westcoastinvader
General admission gives you access to the paddock...

General admission gives you access to the paddock gardens which include the walking ring, the main floor under the grandstands all the way up to the rail of the track and I think you also get access...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 10-24-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 135,506
Posted By westcoastinvader
I just watched the 9th on TVG. I agree that the...

I just watched the 9th on TVG.

I agree that the camera shots are confusing. I had my horse in the middle of the pack on the far side, then lost him for good when they went to the overhead for a...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 10-18-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 135,506
Posted By westcoastinvader
If you are coming from the west, take Baldwin...

If you are coming from the west, take Baldwin south (its one exit before Santa Anita) and it runs alongside the stable area. The metro rail won't really work, as the last stop is at Rosemead in...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 10-17-2008, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 135,506
Posted By westcoastinvader
The traffic going into the track can get pretty...

The traffic going into the track can get pretty slow, so give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the slow roll in.

Thanks, 2Hot4TV. I try to do everything possible to avoid sitting in traffic. ...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 10-17-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 135,506
Posted By westcoastinvader
I just received the "Souvenir" tickets via...

I just received the "Souvenir" tickets via certified mail. Nice!

Hard solid glossy laminate about the same size as my Raiders season tickets, and suitable to be worn around the neck if one is so...
Forum: Breeders' Cup Archive 10-15-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 1,132
Views: 135,506
Posted By westcoastinvader
Well, if tickets are cheap, no excuse for...

Well, if tickets are cheap, no excuse for thoroughbred enthusiasts not to try to get to Santa Anita.

It's our All Star Game.

Some years better, and some years not. But, it's only played once a...
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