Vernon Downs to Open April 11th

[cecil127]

in a little over two months VD will kick off its 61st year of racing....Im hearing rumblings of some big changes at the Miracle Mile :ThmbUp:

I wouldn't expect the windows to be open in the grandstands judging from this winter and the areas current snow pack but its sure to HOT up in there anyhow :cool: for more than a few reasons :ThmbUp:

Anyone plan on attending? :confused:
I Can't wait- CANT WAIT!

*meanwhile, im enjoying the winter in upstate ny :ThmbUp:

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*if anyones interested in the whole album PM me for link and password :)

[lamboguy]

i think i am going to wait before i a make an appearance there

[cecil127]

any reason in particular that youd care to share, lamboguy?

im thinking there will still be snow piled up in the parking lot and infield :D

but plenty of snow = lots of water =great spring steelhead season :ThmbUp:

[cmp92]

Maybe I'll head out for some NYSS dates or the Zweig.

[cecil127]

many big things happening there right off the bat this season :ThmbUp:

opening night is not to be missed this year :ThmbUp:


album link (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/martinsmodified/library/Mobile%20Uploads/upstate%20ny?sort=9&evt=email_share&page=1)

GymTanLaundry in the WC with the Minister of Speed piloting :ThmbUp:
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[cecil127]

password to album is the name of the guy we hope to see there on opening night....no caps-no spaces :)

enjoy :ThmbUp:

DONT LET US DOWN! Come out and enjoy opening night at Vernon Downs! :cool:

[cmp92]

I like the All Star Driver competition. Pretty cool to see something like that. They do a good job getting the drivers out there and interacting with fans.

Not a bad gig being the only 7/8 track in NY.

[cecil127]

I like the All Star Driver competition. Pretty cool to see something like that. They do a good job getting the drivers out there and interacting with fans.

.

made it the last 2 years....very cool promo. :ThmbUp:

ny also has a late season (til 4/15) for trapping (musk)rats and last I checked they wwas no shortage of those scurrying around ;)
this is sure to be a great trip :)

interesting link (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/30510.html)


as much as im loving "Brappin'" the throttle over the trails of NY on my sled(s) im REALLY looking forward to Spring and the opener at Vernon Downs. Big surprises coming-I assure you :ThmbUp:

*anyone else having trouble with the album password PM me :ThmbUp:

[harness2008]

I live about 20 minutes from Vernon Downs, have gone there each year since around 1970 and do plan on being there opening night on the 11th of April. Now if we can just start getting rid of this snow and cold.

[cecil127]

cool, you've been going since before I was born :ThmbUp:
then you'll really notice the changes ahead :)
I see a warm up coming next week. :)
stay positive :ThmbUp:

[LAP_520]

Vernon Downs was the harness track I visited quite alot in the Summer and Fall of 1969. Especially on Friday and Saturday nights ,,, dinner and the races :)

[cecil127]

same windows, same restroom facitilies but we love it all the same :ThmbUp: :D

1(month)27 days till RACING! :cool:
127! :ThmbUp: :)

*album updated* :ThmbUp:

[cecil127]

Ill be there for some "retakes".....and see whos getting upset??? :cool:

we'll see who smashes what 4/11....BE THERE FOR HISTORY IN THE MAKING AT THE OL VD!!! :)
:D
Gotchya! :ThmbUp:

Better start training soon.....opening night'll be here before ya know it!

[cecil127]

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[harness2008]

cecil, whats going down at the Downs on the 11th? I haven't heard anything but it sounds like you know something. Just pickin your brain dude.

[LottaKash]

Vernon Downs was the harness track I visited quite alot in the Summer and Fall of 1969. Especially on Friday and Saturday nights ,,, dinner and the races :)

I have many memories of winnin and losin at the downs, as well...1969 as well,,,maybe I saw you there and didn't even know it....

I always loved the view of the green pasture as the backdrop to the backstretch....Good country to spend time in...I use to stay at a cheap motel at Sylvan Beach on Lake Oneida... Miss the trips up there...

I was up there a couple of years ago visiting an old friend, we went to VD, and found that it hadn't changed all that much thru the years....The Casino at the Turning Stone was kind to me as well....Won a $500 JP on the slotz....

I remember the 1/4-mile straightway from the start line, at the old 3/4 mile configuration...Jack Rabbit starts back then...

I play there online now....I didn't play there for awhile after they changed the config to a 1-miler from the former 3/4's, but the past several years, I finally got a handle on the ole-place, and fared much better than in previous years, as a result...

the end:

[cecil127]

I remember the 1/4-mile straightway from the start line, at the old 3/4 mile configuration...Jack Rabbit starts back then...


ah yes, the Chute! wish they still started that way...could be their lil "niche" :D

iv patronized the casino once: pulled my sled up for valet parking in a snowstorm only to find out they didn't have table games.... :ThmbDown:
right back to simulcast I went :D

oh wait, they have "dollar dog" day in the casino or something good/cheap so I walked through a few times but couldn't fathom playing a one armed bandit while I (thought) had a decent shot interpreting the program pages.

don't care for the way the casino is over there with no view of the track whatsoever either.....ew, but that bar over there gets hoping once the races cease. :ThmbUp:

CANT WAIT!

[Just a Fan]

I was there the night that the lights went out on NYSS finals night a few years ago. The lights on the racetrack never did come all the way back on.

I remember them coming out of the chute on the old 3/4 mile track - they had to negotiate the banking of the main 3/4 mile oval when they came out of the chute.

Michael Chamberlain revealed in his interview with Jason Beem that he will be calling the races at VD this summer. He's a heck of an announcer, but I have never heard him call a harness race. Anyone who has watched any racing from Vernon over the past 5 years (or 20 years, for that matter) will appreciate hearing a new voice.

[showbet]

Michael Chamberlain revealed in his interview with Jason Beem that he will be calling the races at VD this summer...Anyone who has watched any racing from Vernon over the past 5 years (or 20 years, for that matter) will appreciate hearing a new voice.
I did a double take when I read that Jim Moran, who has called the races at Vernon since 1964, will no longer be the announcer there. I can find no story about this change, other than the interview of Mr. Chamberlain conducted by Jason Beem.

I do look forward to hearing a new voice at Vernon Downs.

[cecil127]

Anyone who has watched any racing from Vernon over the past 5 years (or 20 years, for that matter) will appreciate hearing a new voice.


ILL (SO) DRINK TO THAT!!!!!! :ThmbUp: :cool: :ThmbUp: :cool:

like I said: BIG THINGS COMING OPENING DAY!!! :)






*and that's not all :ThmbUp:

[cecil127]

1 month, 2 days and 7 hours til SHOWTIME!!!! (127!)

BE THERE! :ThmbUp:

I WILL! :cool:

[cecil127]

with all the pm activity of peeps saying they're attending ill throw this one out there: should I bring the grill for a tailgate party?

it'll be a HOOT! :ThmbUp: :cool:

[harness2008]

I have never seen a tailgate party in the parking lot of Vernon Downs in all of the years that I have been going there but what a great idea. The way its going you may be grilling with snowflakes in the air in four weeks.

[cecil127]

I hear ya Harness2008-im anticipating a postponement for the start of racing at Vernon Downs.
this winter just doesn't want to give up.
however, I have two extra sleds if anyone wants to hit the trails that weekend should they cancel the opener :cool:

[lamboguy]

i just heard that Michael Chamberlain is the new voice of Vernon Downs.

he is one of the top announcer's in the game, and we certainly are blessed with plenty of great race callers.

[cecil127]

yup, its official....couldn't say when I had found out but now that the cat's outta the bag:

enjoy the read :ThmbUp:

usta article (http://xwebapp.ustrotting.com/absolutenm/templates/article.aspx?articleid=58038&zoneid=63)

[cecil127]

piling probably a foot plus of snow over the next day on the tracks (already saturated) surface imo theres no way on gods green earth (pun intended) they start on time this year....

but there will be racing at VD and when it starts ill be there at the finish line to kick it off :cool: :ThmbUp:

safety first :ThmbUp:

[harness2008]

This latest storm in all liklihood will be the last of the big storms to hit this area. I'm saying this while knocking on wood and crossing my fingers though. It will be interesting to see what the track looks like especially if we don't get many nice sunny warmer days by April 11th. It's a month away and you would think that it will at least start getting a bit warmer as opening night approaches but then again it is central New York. Here's hoping for a warm up in the weather and things to go on as scheduled.

[cecil127]

id think they need at least a month to tune it up.....if it was 60* from 4/1 til opening night it'd still be a major undertaking.

who remembers the ice storm in april that closed the city of Oswego a few years back? that was interesting :ThmbDown:

[cecil127]

throw another couple inches on top of the slop that's already there today and you've got a perfect recipe for a "warm & clear" opening day at VD....

Warm by the fireplace and

Clear up to your @$$ :p :lol:

[cecil127]

barely going to get above freezing (and only for a few hours at that) everyday til Thursday...

18 days til the opener? :faint:

I said on 3/10 there would be a postponement....and I KNOW my upstate ny :cool:

stay tuned....as many of us ARE! :ThmbUp: :cool: :ThmbUp: :cool:

[BirdEyedFalcon]

Just received this email

Vernon, NY --- Vernon Downs will conduct its first qualifiers for the 2014 racing season on Tuesday (April 1) at 10:30 a.m. The entry box will close Monday (March 31) at 10 a.m.

Three more qualifiers are scheduled prior to opening night (April 11): Friday (April 4) at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday (April 8–Press Night) at 7 p.m. and Friday (April 11) at 10:30 a.m. The entry box for each qualifier will close at 10 a.m. the day before.

Vernon Downs requires a negative Coggins Test and EHV-1 vaccination certificate within one year. Horses shipping in must have a current Health Certificate within the last 30 days. This is required only for your first start.

Horsemen are also reminded that a racing application is required for everyone regardless of stabling on the grounds or not. To obtain one visit our website at www.vernondowns.com.

[cecil127]

got the same one! :ThmbUp:

think they're good to go? :confused:

or

just an automated email sent out w/o so much at a glance at the current condition of said track?

ill guess the latter.... :p

[harness2008]

I don't know cecil, I drove by the track the other day and it really doesn't look that bad for a postponement to opening night. Upstate NY is going to skirt this latest storm and with the upcoming days looking better in terms of temps and weather, I think they should be a go on the 11th. The tracks these days can take a lot of moisture and gone are the days at Vernon when you'd see a sloppy track condition spit out times in the 220's. Those were the days.

[cecil127]

freeze/thaw night/day will play havoc BUT if the track is ready and opening day is indeed on the 11th I will be there with bells on at the wire for the first couple races....then palin' around with a few friends who are also very anxious for the VD opener :ThmbUp: :cool:

stay tuned!

*get your best sweats pressed and finest purses/handbags cleaned :p

[cecil127]

im up here working on the former colonial inn in rome by Lake Delta (not "delta lake :rolleyes: ). soon to be "the back 9".....roof leaks like a sieve, lucky for me I guess :ThmbUp: :D :cool:

if youre driving by stop in and say "hi" while I work on "the big easy" and anxiously await the opener of another season at VD...only this season with a real race caller :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp: :ThmbUp:

[cecil127]

ok, fess up...who's the wiseguys driving by the colonial today beeping and yelling "cecil, CECIL" while the passenger wildly swung what appeared to be a ladies purse out the window? 'round lunch time....made my day :lol: :D :lol: :D

this next weeks worth of work should cruise by...don't be shy guy, stop on by and say "hi" :cool: :ThmbUp: even in sweats, its a pretty casual job site. :)

[cmp92]

Sounds like you're pretty excited Cecil. I'm curious to see how Vernon's handle is. Saratoga and Buffalo seem to be up, I would think Vernon will do well, too. Anyway, I look forward to getting out there a few times this year.

[cecil127]

Sounds like you're pretty excited Cecil.

darn right...plenty of rats to trap too :p

bring your cameras fellas, you'll want to capture what we've got brewing for a later date-TRUST ME!!! :ThmbUp: :cool: :eek: :cool:

RU Ready? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kdemFfbS5H0)

*lunch is on me Friday if you stop by the colonial [near "lake delta" ( :lol: )]
sorry I missed the poster who showed up last Friday. I took the day off to fish for steelhead :blush:
my guys said you were pretty fired up for opening night too :ThmbUp: :)
**just the type were looking for :cool:

[ryarter]

im gonna be there

[ryarter]

THE BOAT HAS A GREAT FISH FRY SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHTS

[cecil127]

thanks for the invite but no can do on the fish fry...I hear its a roach infested commode :ThmbDown:

how about the group doing the song in the link I provided: The chainsmokers :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I KNOW you appreciated it :kiss: :p

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*bring a carton and an extra pair of sweats Friday-you're gonna need em, handsome :lol: :lol: ! :cool: :D

[ryarter]

THE BOAT HAS A GREAT FISH FRY SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHTS
THANK YOU

[cecil127]

youre quite welcome ol' friend :ThmbUp: :confused: :lol:

Obese
Sweat
Hog
Asmatic

:D :lol: :D :lol:

*see you at the colonial Friday for lunch? :confused:

[ryarter]

is that the snowmobile hangout? DO THEY HAVE A GOOD FISH FRY? IF SO CAN I BUY YOU LUNCH AND TALK ABOUT THINGS?

[cecil127]

SURE!!!!!Wrapping it up for today though....see u here Friday:)
Old
Head
Super
Appetite
:)

[ryarter]

DID YOU SEE MISTY CARRY IS BACK AS LONNEY HALE BEARD .

[cecil127]

"ah yes, mr moran before you leave the booth for the FINAL time, could you please sign my program?"

"thanks, now please let me get the door for you and careful it doesn't hit you in the ..... :p :lol: :lol: :lol: "

OUT with the old, IN with the NEW! :ThmbUp: :cool: :ThmbUp: :cool:

anyone showing up today at the colonial here on "lake delta" ( :lol: )
IM BUYIN LUNCH TODAY! :)

Oh
Shucks
He's
Audi

:lol: :) :lol: :D :lol: :D :lol: :D :p

[ryarter]

YES JIM NEEDED TO GO , IM GONNA TRY TO MAKE LUNCH FRIDAY

[cecil127]

you don't have to make it you just have to be here I'm buying....
not so sure I'd eat what you'd offer anyway :)

[ryarter]

I NEED A FISH FRY ON FRIDAY,

[cecil127]

not from the looks of it....

[ryarter]

IS THE ROOF FIXED,LAST TIME I WENT BY THE PLACE LOOKED CLOSED UP?

[cecil127]

me and the crew are doing some interior work since they loved the job we did on the roof :)
said quality is impossible to find in that area....go figure
the doors are open all day :ThmbUp:
but we lock it up when the days done. god forbid I tally up the lunches ive been buying :faint:
see ya fryday :ThmbUp: :cool:

[ryarter]

GREAT WEATHER

[Just a Fan]

I liked Jim Moran's quote about calling his final race... channeling his inner Toby Keith?

"I’ve told people in recent years that I may not be as good as I once was, but I can be good once as I ever was, and hopefully I’ll be as good once on Opening Night.”

Best of luck, Jim.

[cecil127]

hopefully I’ll be as good once on Opening Night.”[/I]



don't count on it.....

[cecil127]

any possibility of getting moran to drive the car after the ninth? :D

"uhhh" counter since national anthem: 5

please tell me he calls the opener then scrams.... :ThmbUp:

[cmp92]

I've had a few winners so far. I thought American Force was going to get bet down, I was happy with a $9.00 winner. :ThmbUp:

Hope you guys are doing well.

[cecil127]

I've had a few winners so far. I thought American Force was going to get bet down, I was happy with a $9.00 winner. :ThmbUp:

Hope you guys are doing well.

im in troy checking out RPI...along with the surrounding areas :cool:

hitting Saratoga tonight :ThmbUp:

I hear theres a shortcut through colonie :ThmbUp:

I get around! :D

(like id actually work in rome, ny riiight? :lol: )

[ryarter]

I've had a few winners so far. I thought American Force was going to get bet down, I was happy with a $9.00 winner. :ThmbUp:

Hope you guys are doing well.
STOP BY I LIVE IN COLONIE

[cecil127]

is littering encouraged here? :confused:
:ThmbDown:

[ryarter]

is littering encouraged here? :confused:
:ThmbDown:

NOT WHERE I LIVE .IVE SEEN PEOPLE GET PUNCHED OUT .

[cecil127]

I mean in troy but thanks for the idea :ThmbUp: :)
lo portos or 99 restaurant do you recommend?
fret not- I know a nice quiet spot to ditch the road trip trash and "doggie bag" :D
racsan matt, grab a crab, triple tab, rock icon, jolly lester, and spinarama all racing tonight and more than likely will not even hit the board :D


BOL to me :cool:

[cecil127]

did dinosaur bbq last nite...much better in syracuse. lousy service, dirty and not very good...luke warm meat :ThmbDown:

fyi....

[ryarter]

did dinosaur bbq last nite...much better in syracuse. lousy service, dirty and not very good...luke warm meat :ThmbDown:

fyi....
ITS A SHITHOLE

[ryarter]

I SAW THE CAMPANAROES LAST NIGHT .I ASKED OF YOU BUT THEY DIDNT KNOW YOU

[ryarter]

I mean in troy but thanks for the idea :ThmbUp: :)
lo portos or 99 restaurant do you recommend?
fret not- I know a nice quiet spot to ditch the road trip trash and "doggie bag" :D
racsan matt, grab a crab, triple tab, rock icon, jolly lester, and spinarama all racing tonight and more than likely will not even hit the board :D


BOL to me :cool:

LAPORTAS IS GOOD .

[cecil127]

ITS A SHITHOLE


im getting that impression about everything around here :ThmbDown:

hopefully this doesn't take forever at 99....the horseshoe drew me in but I should've known to walk right out when I see 4 people in the whole joint :ThmbDown:

I bet they make me miss the early double for my maiden trip to "the spa" :faint:

[cecil127]

I SAW THE CAMPANAROES LAST NIGHT .I ASKED OF YOU BUT THEY DIDNT KNOW YOU

that's ok I haven't the foggiest who they are either :ThmbUp: :lol:

[ryarter]

IF YOU WANT BBQ LETS GO TO THE PIG PIT

[ryarter]

IM GONNA GET AN EARLY START TO TROUT SEASON TOMORROW AS THERE IS NO NEW YORK STATE RACING .WHY WAIT TILL EVERYONE FISHES THE GOOD SPOTS

[cecil127]

had bbq last night. they weren't kidding when they said youre so broke you cant even pay attention. :lol: :lol:

split 99 resturant before the guy from bar rescue crashed the place. theres gotta be something better north on 9. kids driving now as he got a lil too interested in the program I picked up at the otb on rt 5... :D

just might get that early DD wager in after all.

[cecil127]

IM GONNA GET AN EARLY START TO TROUT SEASON TOMORROW AS THERE IS NO NEW YORK STATE RACING .WHY WAIT TILL EVERYONE FISHES THE GOOD SPOTS

theres no season in altmar :ThmbUp:

[ryarter]

theres no season in altmar :ThmbUp:
BROOK TROUT FOR SUNDAY DINNER .CANT BEAT IT

[cecil127]

sj's caliente in the 8th @ vd tonight...maybe even a 2/4 exacta box. :ThmbUp:

[ryarter]

BROOK TROUT FOR SUNDAY DINNER .CANT BEAT IT
AGREE

[cecil127]

sj's caliente in the 8th @ vd tonight...maybe even a 2/4 exacta box. :ThmbUp:


AGREE


he always trots best when im there to cheer him on :cool: :ThmbUp:

see ya boys real soon! :ThmbUp: :)

keep your eyes peeled :) :ThmbUp:

[ryarter]

did dinosaur bbq last nite...much better in syracuse. lousy service, dirty and not very good...luke warm meat :ThmbDown:

fyi....
I GOTTA AGREE .IN TROY DINORORE BBQ IS AWFULL

[cecil127]

I mean in troy but thanks for the idea :ThmbUp: :)
lo portos or 99 restaurant do you recommend?
fret not- I know a nice quiet spot to ditch the road trip trash and "doggie bag" :D
racsan matt, grab a crab, triple tab, rock icon, jolly lester, and spinarama all racing tonight and more than likely will not even hit the board :D


BOL to me :cool:

did someone say "spinarama"? (70/30/12.40) :cool:

bailed me out of a bad night :)

[cecil127]

ricky,
if your girlfriend is so hopped up and proud I didn't make it to vd how about she sets a time/date to prove all this yackity yack? almost kinda like redboarding, dontchya think? :lol:

she wont....and that tells me all I gotta know! :D

see ya soon! :ThmbUp:
(unannounced of course/trapper mode :cool: )

*salmon river was running at 4500 cfs...when it comes down, so will the chit :cool:

salmon river watch (http://www.h2oline.com/365123.asp)

[ryarter]

bump for this week

[cecil127]

bump for this week

TY :ThmbUp:

[cmp92]

Driving Miss Crazy looked great in the first. 1:55.4 in her lifetime début. Brunet has her in great shape.

[cecil127]

tell your ol pal walter congrats on that bomb last night :ThmbUp: :D and don't forget: I Get Around :cool:

hope you all heard the "sir duke" call to the post minutes before Duchess ripped up the rail for the win....that was by request :ThmbUp: :cool: (any doubters can consult w/James :ThmbUp: )

[ryarter]

tell your ol pal walter congrats on that bomb last night :ThmbUp: :D and don't forget: I Get Around :cool:

hope you all heard the "sir duke" call to the post minutes before Duchess ripped up the rail for the win....that was by request :ThmbUp: :cool: (any doubters can consult w/James :ThmbUp: )
YOU LIKE WALTER?

[cecil127]

YOU LIKE WALTER?

from what you write about him- id say not as much as you do :D :p :lol:

*still checkin that (salmon river) water line? ya better! :cool:

[ryarter]

from what you write about him- id say not as much as you do :D :p :lol:

*still checkin that (salmon river) water line? ya better! :cool:how you making out

[cecil127]

how is walter these days? are you making out with him/his horses? :D :lol:

Thursday-race 9...6/8/9 exacta box :ThmbUp:

be there! :)

trophy fish line (http://www.h2oline.com/365123.asp)

[harness2008]

Still alive in the showdown in 68th place with 3 wins and 1 third. I've never played in a contest like this one where payouts are not considered a factor in the standings. This contest calls for some basic handicapping skills and a whole lot of luck. I basically look for this before analyzing a likely in the money horse.

Short fields - Since you merely have to finish at least 3rd to advance to the next day, a shorter than average field size improves your chances mathematically

Coupled entries - Having more than one runner in a race improves your chances also. They gave us all a gimmie last week with 5 horses as a coupled entry in an 8 horse field

No trotting races - Eliminating trotting races is a must in a contest such as this. Crazy stuff can happen in trotting races and you can never predict a break or predict that there may be interference in a race costing you an in the money finish. Remember, you can choose umpteen amount of winners in a row but it's that one costly break or costly interference that could do you in. Of course these things happen in pacing races also but it is more likely in trotting races so why take the chance.

Vernon however doesn't make is easy for us tonight carding 8 trotting races and only 1 pacing race.

[cecil127]

how is walter these days? are you making out with him/his horses? :D :lol:

Thursday-race 9...6/8/9 exacta box :ThmbUp:



just another winna doin a lil more than doubling the dough :)

hope ya paid attention! (I know you are! :p )

[cecil127]

just another winna doin a lil more than doubling the dough :)

hope ya paid attention! (I know you are! :p )

speaking of "paying attention"...how about telling the announcer that the 7th race stretch is just that....not before the 6th race call to the post. :rolleyes: :D :rolleyes: :D

amateurs...lots of em in that part of the state. makes for easy fishing though :D :ThmbUp:

[Ray2000]

Still alive in the showdown in 68th place with 3 wins and 1 third. I've never played in a contest like this one where payouts are not considered a factor in the standings. This contest calls for some basic handicapping skills and a whole lot of luck. I basically look for this before analyzing a likely in the money horse.

Short fields - Since you merely have to finish at least 3rd to advance to the next day, a shorter than average field size improves your chances mathematically

Coupled entries - Having more than one runner in a race improves your chances also. They gave us all a gimmie last week with 5 horses as a coupled entry in an 8 horse field

No trotting races - Eliminating trotting races is a must in a contest such as this. Crazy stuff can happen in trotting races and you can never predict a break or predict that there may be interference in a race costing you an in the money finish. Remember, you can choose umpteen amount of winners in a row but it's that one costly break or costly interference that could do you in. Of course these things happen in pacing races also but it is more likely in trotting races so why take the chance.

Vernon however doesn't make is easy for us tonight carding 8 trotting races and only 1 pacing race.

All solid points harness2008, GL to you and Edzone and anyone else here who's still in it.

The robot's alive but has never been listed in the top 100 (tied for 83rd)

Going with 7yo Restless Yankee tonite off that new LTM last out.

A couple of 8/1s from the 8 hole I like tonite....

R5... R Blue Moon Rising-8/1
R9... Imadeadhead-8/1

[EdZone]

Still alive in the showdown in 68th place with 3 wins and 1 third. I've never played in a contest like this one where payouts are not considered a factor in the standings. This contest calls for some basic handicapping skills and a whole lot of luck. I basically look for this before analyzing a likely in the money horse.

Short fields - Since you merely have to finish at least 3rd to advance to the next day, a shorter than average field size improves your chances mathematically

Coupled entries - Having more than one runner in a race improves your chances also. They gave us all a gimmie last week with 5 horses as a coupled entry in an 8 horse field

No trotting races - Eliminating trotting races is a must in a contest such as this. Crazy stuff can happen in trotting races and you can never predict a break or predict that there may be interference in a race costing you an in the money finish. Remember, you can choose umpteen amount of winners in a row but it's that one costly break or costly interference that could do you in. Of course these things happen in pacing races also but it is more likely in trotting races so why take the chance.

Vernon however doesn't make is easy for us tonight carding 8 trotting races and only 1 pacing race.

I am also using the same method as you said.
Yesterday all race is trots except one pace. At first I pick race 1 Avalicious. But I see race 2 with only 5 starters. So I pick House Money in race 2. It ends up he only finish 3rd :( So I now drop down to 52nd.

[Ray2000]

Going with 7yo Restless Yankee tonite off that new LTM last out.


Unbelievable, Couldn't get a show finish in a 5 horse field. :bang:

Horse tried twice to pass but driver said no.....

I'm OUT......Good Luck fellas

[cecil127]

water line (http://www.h2oline.com/365123.asp)

keep an eye out :ThmbUp: :)

so many in the system right now its ridiculous :cool:

[EdZone]

40 people out tonight and I'm one of them. You got only one chance. One horse not there, you're out.

[cmp92]

Looks like two big weekends coming up at Vernon Downs. EBC elims this weekend and the final next Sunday.

NYSS also this Friday. Looks like Tim Tetrick will be in town. I'll probably make the trip as well.

[cecil127]

Looks like two big weekends coming up at Vernon Downs. EBC elims this weekend and the final next Sunday.

NYSS also this Friday. Looks like Tim Tetrick will be in town. I'll probably make the trip as well.

yup, ditto :ThmbUp: :cool: