1938-2013: Goodbye to Hollywood Park

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

This was the time when the big races on the west coast was the 3rd, 4th or 5th race. A time when simulcasting started to expand.

Yea, I am in Phx and we could only get three socal races per day and basically that was it. That expanded to like 5 in 93'. I dont think it went full card until about 96'.

Other than the triple crown races I am not sure we took bets on any other races from non socal races for about 3-4 years after 92'.

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

Yea, I am in Phx and we could only get three socal races per day and basically that was it. That expanded to like 5 in 93'. I dont think it went full card until about 96'.

Other than the triple crown races I am not sure we took bets on any other races from non socal races for about 3-4 years after 92'.

In some thoughts simulcasting watered down the interest in the sport to just a cheap way to gamble. Before simulcasting, people would take time to go to the paddock, read the form and you can actually hear people cheering. I will miss Friday night racing at Hollywood Park. That was part of my childhood and I always looked forward going to it.

[my miss storm cat]

Thank you, Mr. Stauffer.

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Thank you, Mr. Stauffer.

so very much

Kudos to TVG for the great coverage and having Jack Van Berg on set.

[Duvalier]

Nice job Vic

[jms62]

Great call of that race by Vic. He gets his share of grief around here but none of it is due to his race calling. He is one of the best out there in my opinion. Anyone know what is next for him?