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Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-22-2024, 04:35 PM
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Posted By dilanesp
There was NOT 22,000 people there. It was empty. ...

There was NOT 22,000 people there. It was empty.

That figure just tells me that even back in the day racetracks fudged crowd counts.

(BTW this whining over NYRA getting a slightly less tiny...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-22-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,617
Posted By dilanesp
I made a mistake on the year. It was 1987. It was...

I made a mistake on the year. It was 1987. It was the one won by Java Gold. And there definitely were not 29,000 people there. The place was empty. And I think the next year they eliminated the race...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-21-2024, 06:06 PM
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Posted By dilanesp
Pleasanton got the dates (October-December)....

Pleasanton got the dates (October-December). Let's see if 1st Racing carries through on its threats.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-21-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 91
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Posted By dilanesp
No, it isn't. And as I noted above,...

No, it isn't.

And as I noted above, subsidies to pro sports are ESPECIALLY unpopular in California.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-21-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,617
Posted By dilanesp
This. But also, the game nationalized and even...

This. But also, the game nationalized and even globalized.

In the old days, our good weather and rich economy meant that we offered big purses and drew big crowds, which then drew top stables and...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-21-2024, 10:57 AM
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Posted By dilanesp
So yes, the Del Mar land that the racetrack sits...

So yes, the Del Mar land that the racetrack sits on is owned by the group that puts on the San Diego County Fair. But the racetrack is not run by them. It's run by a private company, Del Mar...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-21-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 91
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Posted By dilanesp
Also, while Arcadia may WANT a racetrack there,...

Also, while Arcadia may WANT a racetrack there, they can't force Stronach to operate a racetrack there. It's not like the City is going to spend the money to operate a track at a loss. It's not like...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-20-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,617
Posted By dilanesp
Yep. Very telling.

Yep. Very telling.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-20-2024, 02:17 PM
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Posted By dilanesp
Los Al is useless. No turf course and tight...

Los Al is useless. No turf course and tight turns, and horsemen don't support it anyway (after demanding it).

Best case scenario if Santa Anita closes is we end up with Del Mar as a vacation meet,...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-20-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,617
Posted By dilanesp
I didn't want to say this, but this is right. ...

I didn't want to say this, but this is right.

Look, we're most likely not going to have racing in California in a few years, except maybe Del Mar and perhaps a fair meet or two. The economics...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-17-2024, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By dilanesp
That's quite expensive-- like $68 in current...

That's quite expensive-- like $68 in current dollars to get into the grandstand.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-12-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,252
Posted By dilanesp
I agree with all of that, but stuff that happens...

I agree with all of that, but stuff that happens on big race days when normies are at the track to see it happen are particularly bad for the sport. This is why stuff like breakdowns at Churchill...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-12-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,252
Posted By dilanesp
I think they hurt. E.g., online poker scandals...

I think they hurt. E.g., online poker scandals (such as Full Tilt improperly using deposit money for operations) definitely hurt that line of business.

This was a major screw-up that affected...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-12-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,252
Posted By dilanesp
I would add this is the sort of thing that can...

I would add this is the sort of thing that can hurt racing especially with new fans.

The TB Derby is the track's biggest day. They probably do draw some casual fans. Imagine being a neophyte who...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-11-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,252
Posted By dilanesp
I agree that's most likely.

I agree that's most likely.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-11-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 791
Posted By dilanesp
Da Bears decide they don't want to play at Arlington Park after all

What a confused situation.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/chicago-bears-invest-over-2-162604505.html
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-11-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,252
Posted By dilanesp
Important clarification. Still, they absolutely...

Important clarification. Still, they absolutely have a right to be pissed and to demand an investigation.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-09-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,252
Posted By dilanesp
Horse racing really is, and I say this with love,...

Horse racing really is, and I say this with love, the dumbest run sport in the world.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-08-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,029
Posted By dilanesp
I'm not betting on this horse for the reasons...

I'm not betting on this horse for the reasons stated above, but I certainly am rooting for California Chrome as a sire. The breeding industry really dumped on him when he was running. I'd love it if...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-07-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 830
Posted By dilanesp
Bolt D'Oro declared winner of 2018 Santa Anita Derby

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/275497/agreement-chrb-to-order-justify-dq-pay-ruis-300-000
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-06-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By dilanesp
Nothing like a short meet to ensure a wonderful...

Nothing like a short meet to ensure a wonderful turf course. Kentucky Downs shows you this too.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-06-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By dilanesp
Oh wow. I know he was a beloved figure in the...

Oh wow. I know he was a beloved figure in the racing community. I heard nothing but great things about him over the years. RIP.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-05-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,750
Posted By dilanesp
I don't see why new buildings have to look like...

I don't see why new buildings have to look like the old ones. They never did in the past. When Christopher Wren built St. Paul's Cathedral to replace the old burnt down building, he didn't build a...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-04-2024, 04:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 25,404
Posted By dilanesp
You guys know that there's footage of Audie...

You guys know that there's footage of Audie Murphy riding on the Del Mar track?

(This should be cued up.)

https://youtu.be/XAxH1JG-9pY?t=1245
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-03-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,772
Posted By dilanesp
I mean, a couple of those HGC winners went on to...

I mean, a couple of those HGC winners went on to win the BC Classic Spalding!
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