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05-20-2007, 10:41 AM
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I was standing in line almost 3 hours waiting for "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's autograph (great guy, real friendly). Watched the race at the Amsterdam OTB, first time not at home or with friends since the '03 edition with Funny Cide's win. It was tough because at the parlor...they had the Pimlico feed, the NBC feed & then the OTB feed came on right after the race. Steve, I have to "crow" a bit because the last week of wagering for me has been the best in 22 years of playing the sport! We all have "up and downs"...but, I'm on a "high" like never before! I just hope it continues for the Spa meet. I know it's a long way away...but for me, that's when it really counts.
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05-20-2007, 10:51 AM
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So glad you brought this subject up! I was telling my buddy this morning that I'll never watch another all day ESPN telecast again. Why?
Well,all they talked about all day was The Preakness.They didn't show one post parade and as far as I can remember, only showed the odds for the upcoming race once. I would enjoy it more if there was more time devoted to the next upcoming race...instead they squeeze in Randy's thoughts as they're loading into the gate. Also, I don't enjoy Kenny (am I funny?) Mayne. For the Belmont,I'm going to my similcast facility (Plainridge Ma.). I'm going there today,by the way, to play Belmont today.
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05-20-2007, 10:57 AM
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I just like the "basics" when it comes to our sport; talking about the horses, connections, wagering and conditions... ALL the other "garbage" - I DON'T NEED!!! ...just MY opinion 
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05-20-2007, 10:59 AM
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05-20-2007, 11:02 AM
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 I don't think he's funny and he doesn't bring anything else to the table about horse racing...
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05-20-2007, 11:17 AM
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05-20-2007, 07:50 PM
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very good point. painfull, indeed.
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05-20-2007, 11:07 AM
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It's as if the whole undercard is an afterthought,so ESPN can show interviews,behind the scenes stuff etc..instead of the focus on the next race.
To me,it's like one big infomercial for the BIG RACE (which they don't televise). Time to go...looks like (for now),they're on the turf at Belmont!
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05-20-2007, 11:15 AM
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05-20-2007, 11:13 AM
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I still think they need to find a better way to keep viewers informed of odds, MTP, will pays and payouts. They seem to have a ticker for everything else on ESPN.
Guess without a vested interest in handle it's not top priority. Probably figure horseplayers are tuning in regargdess.
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