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Forum: General Racing Discussion 11-11-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 495
Views: 28,533
Posted By Observer
Untapable for Horse of the Year

From start to finish, on the racetrack and throughout the year, Untapable easily handled her division. A quality of a true Horse of the Year champion.

Beginning in February, her 6 wins came from 7...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-25-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,297
Posted By Observer
Leads are all about balance and comfort for the...

Leads are all about balance and comfort for the horse.

As already discussed, turns are where leads are crucial. On a turn left, the horse's legs should strike the ground: Right Hind, Left Hind,...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 11-02-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,786
Posted By Observer
Mike Smith - maybe someone could post a link to...

Mike Smith - maybe someone could post a link to his ride on Holy Bull in the Travers?
Forum: General Racing Discussion 10-31-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,786
Posted By Observer
Think battle down to the wire. I'm not talking...

Think battle down to the wire. I'm not talking about the jockey who knows 2nd place is secure.

And there are many horses that would be happier doing something other than racing. Just like not...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 10-30-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,786
Posted By Observer
Not opposed to whips, but am definitely opposed...

Not opposed to whips, but am definitely opposed to inappropriate use. Unfortunately many riders, in all disciplines, are at fault.

If a horse is already giving its all, what is it teaching them...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-18-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,301
Posted By Observer
I am well aware of the "countless others who fell...

I am well aware of the "countless others who fell by the wayside in the weeding out process." I see it each and every year.

All one needs to do is take a look at the Triple Crown nominees .. it's...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-18-2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,301
Posted By Observer
Yeah, and there is no difference between baseball...

Yeah, and there is no difference between baseball players .. because they all follow the same routines, too. Their magic potion is getting on a team like the Yankees, who tend to have an open wallet...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-17-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,301
Posted By Observer
Bigger Purses = Higher Profile Trainers = Higher...

Bigger Purses = Higher Profile Trainers = Higher Day Rates.
:bang:

And again, I stand by what I said about the cars .. all the little guys are not driving around in fancy-ass cars.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-17-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,301
Posted By Observer
Not much different, huh?? Funny how people think...

Not much different, huh?? Funny how people think certain jobs in the racing industry are so cookie-cutter. How far-fetched to think some people might just actually be better at doing a job than...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-17-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,301
Posted By Observer
That's really an unfair portrayal, and a...

That's really an unfair portrayal, and a completely inaccurate statement.
:rolleyes:

And since day rates outside of New York were mentioned .. just what is the difference in cost for a NY...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-17-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,857
Posted By Observer
Claims can not be announced prior to the running...

Claims can not be announced prior to the running of a race because the claim doesn't become official until the horses are sent on their way from the gate. Shakes are done after the running of the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 09-01-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By Observer
What's Wrong With People??????

A supposed happy-ending turned into a horrendous roller-coaster ride before finally coming to a safe ending, thanks to the dedication of trainer Steve Klesaris and owner Jeff Puglisi...
...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-13-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,609
Posted By Observer
Don't think Curlin devalued himself at all. If...

Don't think Curlin devalued himself at all. If anything, he proved he's certanly capable of running on turf. He ran with proven, quality turf horses. That just opens the door to more interest in him...
Forum: Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) 07-13-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,959
Posted By Observer
Rewards Program...

Rewards Program (http://www.nyra.com/NYRARewardsBrochure.pdf)

On Saturday, NYRA did offer free parking and free admission, and has in the past done fan appreciation days offering the same.
...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 06-10-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,272
Posted By Observer
Obviously there will be 2 distinctly different...

Obviously there will be 2 distinctly different views on this .. either Kent did wrong by Big Brown, or Big Brown should have overcome.

Comparing Big Brown to Afleet Alex is horrendously off. Rose...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 06-09-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,272
Posted By Observer
Big Brown was asked to make a right turn into...

Big Brown was asked to make a right turn into another horse .. basically asked to play demolition derby .. not sure just how many Triple Crown winners could have handled being asked to do such a...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 06-09-2008, 02:24 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,272
Posted By Observer
There is no way of knowing just how much Kent...

There is no way of knowing just how much Kent Desormeaux's ride took out of Big Brown, and I know I may be mocked for my beliefs on just what went wrong. But after watching many views, many times...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 05-28-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,770
Posted By Observer
Obviously no easy answers here, and I certainly...

Obviously no easy answers here, and I certainly know I probably will not change anyone's mind.

This is not a matter of slaughter being ok or not, because our country has said it is not ok....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 05-26-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,383
Posted By Observer
Shouldn't be allowed to race anymore?! WOW....

Shouldn't be allowed to race anymore?! WOW. That's just crazy. Dumb win bet? Yeah, maybe in certain cases, but ban Evening Attire??!! Yes, breaking is a fundamental part of the game, and yes, the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 05-26-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,770
Posted By Observer
Yes, I believe you ARE wrong. Just because...

Yes, I believe you ARE wrong.

Just because a horse can't be successful on the track doesn't mean he can't be successful in some other equine discipline. So a given horse can't earn a nickel...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 05-19-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,119
Posted By Observer
I'm not going to join in on the arguement over...

I'm not going to join in on the arguement over who knew what in the Little Cliff saga. Luckily in this case, it worked out.

On a personal level, a partner and I years ago privately purchased a...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 05-19-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By Observer
While it's tough to argue with the stats...

While it's tough to argue with the stats provided, it's tough to agree that these are the best trainers.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 05-19-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,674
Posted By Observer
Funny how many more people have opened the...

Funny how many more people have opened the "Worst" trainer thread as compared to the "Best" trainer thread!!!

:D
Forum: General Racing Discussion 05-19-2008, 12:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,787
Posted By Observer
A horse that has been "blocked" wouldn't need to...

A horse that has been "blocked" wouldn't need to be on a vet list of some kind???
Forum: General Racing Discussion 05-19-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,787
Posted By Observer
Alysheba came off Lasix and even shed the...

Alysheba came off Lasix and even shed the blinkers as a 4-year-old, his stronger, more consistent year.

What's silly, is nearly every single horse that travels into Bute territory will go on that...
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