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Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-24-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 24,215
Posted By PurplePower
Paying attention to details

I drop by to check in on PA when I have some extra time and see some of the same threads every time -- and this is one of them. The industry has not upgraded to real time odds posting as far as I...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-29-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,002
Posted By PurplePower
In states with Rules of Racing (Florida...

In states with Rules of Racing (Florida legislature deleted theirs and tracks have "house rules") they are REQUIRED to have an ambulance on the grounds when running a race (or when the track is open...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-28-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,454
Posted By PurplePower
There you go - Direct TV has the football $tuff...

There you go - Direct TV has the football $tuff locked up. Except for a few guys like me, no one complains about that - If I wanted to see the Saints play every game (definitely not worth the cost...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 05-05-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,612
Posted By PurplePower
Nice WIN bet and exacta play!! Way to play!

Nice WIN bet and exacta play!! Way to play!
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 05-05-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 15,612
Posted By PurplePower
:8: - :16: - :15: - :4: - :11: - :3: - ...

:8: - :16: - :15: - :4: - :11: - :3: - :6:
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-25-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,946
Posted By PurplePower
PA - this is not new. As an industry, racing has...

PA - this is not new. As an industry, racing has chosen to avoid anything that might be cause for negative comment by public. I have always thought that it would be better to show what happens so...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-25-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,949
Posted By PurplePower
Rebates & too many races?

CJ, I almost deleted this entire post because it was discombobulated, but I argued myself into pressing submit.

Here is how I related too much racing and rebates. It is easy for horseplayers to...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-25-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,949
Posted By PurplePower
Oh yeah - we don't care if the horsemen suffer! ...

Oh yeah - we don't care if the horsemen suffer! But, we damn sure better not stop paying rebates and letting professional horseplayers suffer! I say stop all rebates. Let those that can only make a...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-25-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,354
Posted By PurplePower
What I read was that the tote company that gave...

What I read was that the tote company that gave this whale the huge rebates (to keep his business) was "brought down" by this whale. In my opinion, in order for the whales to "bring down" the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2012, 01:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,321
Posted By PurplePower
The Rules of Racing in each jurisdiction is...

The Rules of Racing in each jurisdiction is different (ARCI is working toward a "model rules" plan in which all states have the same rules) but they all require a minimum number of workouts prior to...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-22-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,488
Posted By PurplePower
Since New York began allowing lasix to be in...

Since New York began allowing lasix to be in horse's system on raceday in 1995 most states eventually subscribed to the model rule that allows a horse to be entered on lasix for its first start. ...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 12-09-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,113
Posted By PurplePower
Ah - if our industry would only read threads like...

Ah - if our industry would only read threads like this and DO SOMETHING to become a part-owner in LIVING ROOM DOWNS!!
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 12-09-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,175
Posted By PurplePower
Orange and Blue are the neuvo colors this...

Orange and Blue are the neuvo colors this Christmas? I'd have to go in something PURPLE with some GOLD appointments.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 12-09-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,175
Posted By PurplePower
No, Joe was not in my class :D You suggesting...

No, Joe was not in my class :D You suggesting he doesn't shop at the right grocery store in Grantville?

(Definitely, congratulations on running second!)
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 12-09-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,175
Posted By PurplePower
I was writing my post when you posted this Prox. ...

I was writing my post when you posted this Prox. And, (in point 4) I agree with your philosophy here. However, the article was about the fact that our "best horses" are running slower (as evidenced...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 12-09-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,175
Posted By PurplePower
Bob, my comments were a bit satirical. If Beyer...

Bob, my comments were a bit satirical. If Beyer Speed Figures are a measure of speed and our best horses are running 10 points slower then the argument that lasix is used strictly as a performance...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 12-08-2011, 11:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,175
Posted By PurplePower
Wow! I've been hearing all year that racing needs...

Wow! I've been hearing all year that racing needs to do away with Lasix because it is a "performance enhancer" but our horses are running slower? And now I learn that our horses are running slower...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 11-28-2011, 01:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,541
Posted By PurplePower
Just some information & a question

One thing that is not reported in the publicity regarding CDI's jockey guild payment is that CDI pays for an insurance policy that covers riders at all of their tracks for up to $1,000,000 for each...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 09-11-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 14,384
Posted By PurplePower
I agree. While there are some situations in...

I agree. While there are some situations in which mentors hand down problem sovling techniques and encourage imagination and trying new things within reason, most of the answers to questions "why do...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 09-11-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,566
Posted By PurplePower
TVG did the same thing with Sam Houston in early...

TVG did the same thing with Sam Houston in early 2000's when GM Bob Bork would not sign the exclusive agreement with them. With the same number of tracks available they could no longer find a place...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 08-31-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,551
Posted By PurplePower
Parx Racing

I noticed the sign at the front entrance on Street Road said "PARX" when I was there for Groom Elite 101 on July 14. To the right of the old grandstand was the big entrance to the new casino...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 08-15-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,309
Posted By PurplePower
In the 40's and 50's medical research focused on...

In the 40's and 50's medical research focused on footwear and other safety precautions that elderly women (and men, but initial research focused on women) could take to prevent them from falling and...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 08-10-2010, 12:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,138
Posted By PurplePower
Has already happened -- well, not the RUI part. ...

Has already happened -- well, not the RUI part. :)

Paulick Report - Horses get vodka - trainers suspended (http://www.paulickreport.com/blog/last-call-for-alcohol-regulators-hope/)
Forum: General Racing Discussion 08-09-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,138
Posted By PurplePower
Owners and trainers generally WANT the jockey...

Owners and trainers generally WANT the jockey that BEAT their horse. Jockeys don't impress trainers by "losing on purpose" so as not to "upset" a leading trainer. I guess Derek will be looking at...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 08-09-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,138
Posted By PurplePower
Read more like Derek whining it like it is.

Read more like Derek whining it like it is.
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