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Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-25-2023, 02:16 PM
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Posted By mountainman
Merry Xmas, Vic. I'm sure this holiday season...

Merry Xmas, Vic. I'm sure this holiday season finds you upbeat and well-situated.

Health and happiness to the entire board, as well.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-27-2015, 01:43 AM
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Posted By mountainman
I'd like to see the paths distinguished by color...

I'd like to see the paths distinguished by color coding, or at least super imposed barrier lines-as for a human track-meet. This would assist stewards in cases of potential interference, and help...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-08-2015, 08:50 AM
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Posted By mountainman
I don't recall any race being stopped so that...

I don't recall any race being stopped so that infractions could be penalized 10 yards. With all respect-and I do enjoy your posts, sir, bad ideas can't be defended just by saying : "Well, we need...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-05-2015, 02:28 PM
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Posted By mountainman
In my opinion, the problem isn't the system-it's...

In my opinion, the problem isn't the system-it's the criteria by which stewards are selected, and the lack of close, stern oversight and regular monitoring of their decisions. I could expound much...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-04-2015, 12:57 PM
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Posted By mountainman
Have a good holiday. We can continue this on a...

Have a good holiday. We can continue this on a friendlier basis some other time, sir.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-04-2015, 12:54 PM
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Posted By mountainman
Nothing personal my good, knowledgeable, and...

Nothing personal my good, knowledgeable, and respected friend. We just have slightly differing views here. Hope your holiday is GREAT.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-04-2015, 12:47 PM
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Posted By mountainman
It's easy to score points by cloaking yourself as...

It's easy to score points by cloaking yourself as a self-appointed "player's advocate." And to dismiss any insider who is skeptical of your suggestions as "part of the problem." It's an old internet...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-03-2015, 10:51 PM
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Posted By mountainman
I don't know where to even begin here. Let's...

I don't know where to even begin here. Let's suffice to say that your suggestion is a poor starting point for the discussion you so seem to crave. As if the criteria upon which to base dq decisions...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-03-2015, 07:23 PM
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Posted By mountainman
ICE SKATING? Yes, THERE is a sport known for...

ICE SKATING? Yes, THERE is a sport known for astute, objective , scandal-free judging. :lol: Were you sober when you came up with that? The answer isn't more complexity nor a system that breeds...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-02-2015, 09:35 PM
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Posted By mountainman
No doubt Vic is supremely qualified to make dq...

No doubt Vic is supremely qualified to make dq calls, but actually, I agree with some posters that some stewards are not. The notion, in particular, that an ex-jockey brings critical insight to these...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-01-2015, 11:49 PM
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Posted By mountainman
Vic doesn't get nearly the respect his resume...

Vic doesn't get nearly the respect his resume warrants, and at some point, those with real experience and jobs in the industry DO become the hunted online. I've been through it lots of times myself,...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-01-2015, 03:51 PM
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Posted By mountainman
Very illuminating from a guy who speaks from the...

Very illuminating from a guy who speaks from the perspective of experience and real-world wisdom-not some abstract, self-congratulatory brainstorming session. But when you frankly convey perhaps...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-01-2015, 09:20 AM
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Views: 543,614
Posted By mountainman
They should strip the 10-bug of his license for...

They should strip the 10-bug of his license for that incident. Clearly, the kid isn't ready and is going to get somebody killed. And I said so on the air.
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