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Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-19-2019, 07:26 PM
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Posted By thespaah
When we went about 10 or so years ago, we went to...

When we went about 10 or so years ago, we went to VA Derby day. Then spent the next day seeing Colonial Williamsburg.
I am biased because I enjoy history. Especially the Revolution and the colonial...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-19-2019, 07:18 PM
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Posted By thespaah
BTW, the main track is dirt. 10 furlongs. The...

BTW, the main track is dirt. 10 furlongs.
The turf course can accommodate one lap 9 furlong races and one turn races up to 1-3/8ths mile
12 furlong races , if they have them, start slightly in the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-19-2019, 07:14 PM
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Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
If they renovated the existing building and kept...

If they renovated the existing building and kept it the same, it is a nice place. You will not be disappointed .
I was in the area about a month ago and drove onto the property and took some pics....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-17-2018, 11:36 PM
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Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
I'm confused. When the horsemen and the owner...

I'm confused.
When the horsemen and the owner of Cnl had their battle, the OTB's in the state shut down because the horsemen had some sort of clout to do so.
That's all I know.
Since the end of...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-17-2018, 11:22 PM
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Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
I do not see a date for the article in the link. ...

I do not see a date for the article in the link.
When was this published?
The reopening of Colonial for live racing would be great.
I used to go there for the VA Derby. It was a beautiful...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-08-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
Ok....I think you missed the point here. I was...

Ok....I think you missed the point here.
I was merely responding to speculation that a horsemen's group would build a track somewhere else in VA. It was NOT my idea.
I was merely speculating as to...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-07-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
I found it here....My estimate of 75% was a bit...

I found it here....My estimate of 75% was a bit high..http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/maps/virginia_map.html
I chose counties and independent cities in VA only. Nothing in MD, which if I did, would...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-07-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
I would imagine the sites would be near major...

I would imagine the sites would be near major population centers ( where the real estate will be available, but affordable)....Or on or near a major highway or airport.
Virginia is largely...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-07-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
That would be fantastic. The Ridgeway, OTB is...

That would be fantastic.
The Ridgeway, OTB is just a couple hours from here.
This is the closest Pari-Mutuel facility of any kind to my residence.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-24-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
I don't know what could have given him that idea....

I don't know what could have given him that idea.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/local/wp/2014/02/04/long-shot-va-casino-bill-comes-up-aces-in-senate-committee-vote/
I like this...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-24-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
Which brings me back to my earlier...

Which brings me back to my earlier question....Why build the thing in the first place?
Did Cnl's bean counters really miss by that much?
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-24-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
Tell ya what.....As one who plays golf once a...

Tell ya what.....As one who plays golf once a week and one who believes that animal rights are important but have been carried WAY to far, I despise Canada geese.
These birds mess up golf courses...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-24-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
Ok...I'll bite...Why is Cnl losing money on live...

Ok...I'll bite...Why is Cnl losing money on live racing?
And as a follow up, why on earth would anyone make such a large investment on a business that was destined to lose money?
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-24-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,310
Posted By thespaah
First I don't buy the "we lose money on live...

First I don't buy the "we lose money on live racing" thing.
Second, I think representatives of all three entities should be locked in a room with no air conditioning until they hammer out a long...
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