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Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-24-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 791
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Great video ! The perfect place here would be...

Great video ! The perfect place here would be Lake Placid, NY where they already have world-class, Olympic quality amenities. And, it's not that far from Saratoga.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-23-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,705
Posted By Norm
It's true ... but you are not supposed to notice....

It's true ... but you are not supposed to notice. You are supposed to look the other way or make-up some other flimsy excuse to blame for what is happening. :cool:
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-23-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,705
Posted By Norm
For Saturday, Feb. 20th, according to the...

For Saturday, Feb. 20th, according to the published chart, the "total mutual handle" was $1,131,338.00. For Sunday, it was $1,152,395.00. That's from all sources, no breakdown, Philly never publishes...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-17-2010, 03:44 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,890
Posted By Norm
A good horse with a big class drop following a...

A good horse with a big class drop following a double-digit length loss and a lay-off. They usually lose ... but not always.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-17-2010, 03:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,082
Posted By Norm
I tend to generally agree with the majority. As a...

I tend to generally agree with the majority. As a sprint specialist, I usually know before the 1/2 mile pole, (sometimes at the 5/8th) if I'm on a loser. If I'm still on or near the lead at the 1/2...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-12-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By Norm
Elements of Day Rates

Here is a link to an interesting site that breaks down a trainers "day rate" into its cost elements. Its for Kentucky and for a medium sized stable but is probably typical for "middle of the road"...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-11-2010, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Norm
Maybe we should start up a fund to buy some...

Maybe we should start up a fund to buy some politicians that favor horse racing. How much does a Senator cost these days ?
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-05-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,074
Posted By Norm
It figures, I already downloaded my DRF PPs for...

It figures, I already downloaded my DRF PPs for those races :( ... and I had a "sure thing" at Penn National tonight :cool: Sigh ... oh well.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-05-2010, 02:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,623
Posted By Norm
There is a significant demographic sector being...

There is a significant demographic sector being overlooked. It's the 12 to 17 year olds. How old were many of us real old-timers when we got involved? I was 12. It was the color, excitement and...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-02-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,767
Posted By Norm
The horse Man O War raced against that day,...

The horse Man O War raced against that day, Hoodwink, was a competent horse, but no match for Big Red. He was there as a courtesy to Owner Sam Riddle (entered by his wife's niece). No one wanted to...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-02-2010, 02:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By Norm
One consideration would be the difference in the...

One consideration would be the difference in the size of purses and the "winner take all" condition of some old Stakes races. Today, more horses would run in a race with Man O War because they could...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-02-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,767
Posted By Norm
It amazes me that Colin does not receive more...

It amazes me that Colin does not receive more acclaim for his accomplishments. His owner was harsh with him, often racing him sick or hurting. Never-the-less, his record was stellar. Here's an old...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-01-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,767
Posted By Norm
It is extremely difficult to compare racehorses...

It is extremely difficult to compare racehorses from different eras. The racing strips are vastly different. The nature of the game is different ( the racing season was shorter, these old guys could...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-31-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,767
Posted By Norm
It's true that Man O War usually won under wraps....

It's true that Man O War usually won under wraps. The only time in his career that he was called upon to exert himself, the Dwyer of 1920, the good race horse John P Grier pushed him to world record...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-31-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,767
Posted By Norm
Race of Titans Invitational

While we are still in the mode of creating nostalgic but improbable races, here is one from the days of iron horses that old timers and students of racing history will appreciate.

Conditions
The...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-31-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,174
Posted By Norm
A tough call between Seattle Slew and Forego. I...

A tough call between Seattle Slew and Forego. I voted for Forego. That big, lumbering giant of a horse was hard to beat in a stretch run. Might be a tougher race if you switched out Affirmed for Dr....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-31-2010, 05:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By Norm
I don't consider workouts a major handicapping...

I don't consider workouts a major handicapping factor. I don't ignore workouts, but I'm just looking for a few generalities -

A horse just coming off the vets list has to show me a work of 12...
Forum: Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) 01-22-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,090
Posted By Norm
NJAW Signals Restored

It has been reported by NJAW that the following signals will be restored Saturday (1/23/10)

Laurel (12:35 pm)
Fair Grounds (1:10)
Gulfstream (1:15)
Oaklawn (2:05)
Santa Anita (3:30)
Golden...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-22-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,419
Posted By Norm
Thanks for the "heads-up". Was it really 8...

Thanks for the "heads-up". Was it really 8 degrees in Hot Springs ?? It must be all that global warming. Oaklawn is the best early-speed dirt track in the country at this time of year. I was afraid...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-22-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,419
Posted By Norm
What's going on at Oaklawn ?

We are 5 days into the Oaklawn meet and they are still running 6F in 1:13 / 1:14. In the 9th race 6F went in 1:16 1/5 ! What did they do, dump 10 inches of mulch on the track?? :confused:
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-19-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 10,249
Posted By Norm
Is it possible

Is it possible that it would be in the best interests of the sport, that these two should not meet at all ?? Any race they may enter will give one or the other an advantage. There would be no such...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-15-2010, 04:27 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,706
Posted By Norm
I agree it is best to pass. These horses seldom...

I agree it is best to pass. These horses seldom win, but occasionally they do, just often enough to screw up your profit margin. One alternate strategy is to bet against them in the place pool. If...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-20-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,484
Posted By Norm
Early speed ? Use extreme caution ... last winter...

Early speed ? Use extreme caution ... last winter there was a new superintendent, the track was "cut" differently and there are new rules about calks and bends, Early speed was a guaranteed way to...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-20-2009, 03:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By Norm
Since you have specified an Allowance race, it is...

Since you have specified an Allowance race, it is slightly more difficult since all of the horses are still held in some regard by the owner/trainer. I would look at the most recent 1/2 mile time of...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 10-20-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By Norm
Most often the eligibility rules are included in...

Most often the eligibility rules are included in the stall application form which can be down-loaded from the 'horseman's' section of any track's website. In a few odd instances, the eligibility...
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