2009 Breeders' Cup

[CSC]

Originally Posted by pba1817

Summer Bird had zero chance at staying ahead of Twice Over...

I wouldn't say that, whether it is a 0% chance or a 30-40% chance is probably more accurate, someone should tell Kent D people do play Tri's or show bet in races.

[slotdirt]

BC '06 in L-ville was a balmy like 43 degrees at post time for the Classic.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

BC '06 in L-ville was a balmy like 43 degrees at post time for the Classic.

The Breeders' Cup is about horses and racing, not the weather. I had a blast at both the '06 and '07 Breeders' Cup despite the less than beach-like weather. When you're having fun, the weather is an afterthought.

[NTamm1215]

It might be -3 at CD next year but I'll be there, no doubt about it.

NT

[randallscott35]

Yeah I love Drape saying he'd like to see it permanently at SA.....What a nightmare.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Yeah I love Drape saying he'd like to see it permanently at SA.....What a nightmare.

If they go back to dirt at SA it should go on a

SA
CHurch
Bel
X

rotation.. with x of course being monmouth, lone star, or whatever.

I wish they had not shrunk Gulfstream.. the '99 BC was a blast there!

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I wish they had not shrunk Gulfstream.. the '99 BC was a blast there!

Is it mad crowded on Florida Derby Day or is the end of January (during Derby preps) a better time to go?

[slotdirt]

Hey, I'm not saying I won't be there next year at CD, but there's no denying that it's more likely to be cold there than at Santa Anita.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Hey, I'm not saying I won't be there next year at CD, but there's no denying that it's more likely to be cold there than at Santa Anita.

Oh I know, I'm just emphasizing the fact that weather being a determining factor in BC placement is overrated.

NT

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Yeah I love Drape saying he'd like to see it permanently at SA.....What a nightmare.

If there was no such thing as dirt racing in America, I might hear this argument.

But also the BC is about recognizing stars and champions, and those stars and champions come from all over. Every racetrack in America contributes to the big picture of horse racing and therefore should have a chance to host the big event.

It's kind of like the US Open... they use a few of the same courses because they work so well, but when you venture outside the box and try a Bethpage Black, you can really hit a home run.

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

But also the BC is about recognizing stars and champions, and those stars and champions come from all over. Every racetrack in America contributes to the big picture of horse racing and therefore should have a chance to host the big event.

Having been to the Breeders Cups when they were at Woodbine, Arlington, Lone Star and Monmouth, I can't agree with this statement, especially if you are trying to be fan-friendly. (The big-wigs will always have good seating, etc.) The host track needs to have sufficient permanent seating and to be large enough to handle the likely crowds. Don't get me wrong, I thought the people at Arlington and Lone Star tried their best to do a good job, but when fans are told that they don't have access to the main building, that's a problem, especially if the weather does not cooperate.

For all the obvious reasons, you'd think that you want to have a warm-weather site host your championship event, especially since racing is "played outdoors." That's why the Super Bowl is usually in Florida, New Orleans or California. It's too bad that Stronach ruined Gulfstream; it used to be the best Breeders Cup venue.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

It might be -3 at CD next year but I'll be there, no doubt about it.
NT

me too!!!