4 horrendous Breeders Cup days in a row in the NY Metro area. Never do it again!

[freddymo]

I am so bummed.. Not a drop of rain for months and now this BS forecast.. This BCup event is in ticket broker terms an ICE CUBE.. My buddy called me up and gave me 6 extra seats for Saturday on or near the finish line.. Nobody was spending to get there before the forecast, now with rain definately coming forgetabout it.

It's better then 50/50 that they will be forced to take the turf races off.. It's a fn mess

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by freddymo

It's better then 50/50 that they will be forced to take the turf races off..

If 0% is now 50/50 then you are correct.

I heard that they're going to take the races off the turf and dirt and have a red carpet event where the horses can show off their new saddles.

[Buffymommy]

I still think that someone on here had the correct idea... (I think it was Steve).

Redo Hialeah track and have it do nothing but host the Breeder's Cup...

[bogeydaman]

If the goal is to reduce the percentage possibility of rain at the BC then I don't suggest bringing it to South Florida. We routinely get big days "blown up" due to weather conditions. Regardelss of the track of choice.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

If 0% is now 50/50 then you are correct.

So if it pours 3 plus inches with the thunder storms predicted for the next 72 hours they are going to run on the turf.. The jocks are going to go along with that? Granted its a new course and they added a bunch of drainage stuff , but its a lot of potential water for any course to take. The forecast is very poor.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by freddymo

So if it pours 3 plus inches with the thunder storms predicted for the next 72 hours they are going to run on the turf.. The jocks are going to go along with that? Granted its a new course and they added a bunch of drainage stuff , but its a lot of potential water for any course to take. The forecast is very poor.

yes, still on the turf in those conditions.
the Breeders Cup Turf will not ever be run on dirt.

[freddymo]

I want to see them make the decision to run on a course that is completely unsafe for racing..Moreover I want counsel to tell them they aren't at huge risk. I am going to try and reach Zoffinger and see what his thoughts are.

look I hope the weather clears and its all BS.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by freddymo

I want to see them make the decision to run on a course that is completely unsafe for racing..Moreover I want counsel to tell them they aren't at huge risk. I am going to try and reach Zoffinger and see what his thoughts are.

look I hope the weather clears and its all BS.

He's in the 4th tomorrow. Talk to him in the paddock.

[philcski]

Also, maybe everyone's memory is short but about 30 minutes before the '04 Derby was one of the heaviest downpours in the HISTORY of Louisville... there were literally lakes in the infield... last I checked they still ran the race.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by philcski

He's in the 4th tomorrow. Talk to him in the paddock.

I call his cell instead

[blackthroatedwind]

They will cancel before they come off the turf.

Coming off the turf is simply not an option.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

They will cancel before they come off the turf.

Coming off the turf is simply not an option.

I think that possiblity is 50/50 then

[Travis Stone]

It only rains at Monmouth, and not Belmont?

The sport just got a real bad dose of bad luck.

[freddymo]

Why because its predicted to pour for the next 48 hours. Why because if it pours for 48 hours the turf may become completely unstable and unsafe.. Why because I have no experience having an attorney tell me that if you take this risk you and your company are in harms way.. Why because we have never seen jocks walk out or decline to race when they thought their lives were at risk.. Listen JO this may all be BS but if it pours too much the races could and should be cancelled.. As usual you over step your boundarys.. Look your a nice two dollar handicapper leave it at that. get back to the PP's were you belong

From what I gather freddymo is an industry insider...and that explains alot considering most of the industry insiders are retards.

[Bigsmc]

I've been in NJ for 24 hours now and if they call this "pouring" up here it is a joke. It's raining, that's it. Rain showers for 4 days are not going to flood the turf course. Coming from Florida where we measure storms by how many inches it rains per hour, this weather is not a big deal. Don't get me wrong, I will be in misery Saturday because my seats are on the apron with no shelter (and it is WAY too cold). I'm hoping there will be plenty of space to wander under a roof or it will be a very long day.

That said, it will be sloppy and the turf will be saturated, but there is zero chance they come off the turf and zero chance the jocks walk out (or refuse) on this possible huge payday. These pinheads risk their life every single day riding for a ton less money than 1Mil Friday, 2Mil, 2Mil and 3Mil on Saturday. They'll wear life vests in case their horse can't swim rather than refuse to ride.

As far as the location, it rains at Churchill, Belmont, Arlington and Woodbine in late Oct. early Nov. too. This weather is not unique to NJ.

[stonegossard]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Why because its predicted to pour for the next 48 hours. Why because if it pours for 48 hours the turf may become completely unstable and unsafe.. Why because I have no experience having an attorney tell me that if you take this risk you and your company are in harms way.. Why because we have never seen jocks walk out or decline to race when they thought their lives were at risk.. Listen JO this may all be BS but if it pours too much the races could and should be cancelled.. As usual you over step your boundarys.. Look your a nice two dollar handicapper leave it at that. get back to the PP's were you belong

Who is JO?