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Forum: General Racing Discussion

04-29-2016, 01:02 PM

Replies: 24

Churchill Downs Racing Club

Views: 3,769

Posted By weegee

Here's another racing club that makes even less...

Here's another racing club that makes even less sense but you can get in this one for $100 (or less!).

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/true-stables-home-of-the-people-s-horse#/

Forum: General Racing Discussion

06-09-2014, 02:17 PM

Replies: 163

Anyone experience the same issues at Belmont?

Views: 15,277

Posted By weegee

I've been going to Belmont almost every week...

I've been going to Belmont almost every week during the spring and fall meets for 25 years and it's my favorite venue. However, I try to stay away on Belmont day and far, far away when there's a...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

01-19-2013, 07:57 AM

Replies: 19

Belmont Park site for Cosmos soccer stadium,and other development.

Views: 1,429

Posted By weegee

Here's some perspective on the proposal: ...

Here's some perspective on the proposal:

http://www.fieldofschemes.com/2013/01/16/4350/ny-cosmos-float-400m-belmont-stadium/
...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

01-07-2009, 03:41 PM

Replies: 32

Train to Belmont may discontinue

Views: 3,541

Posted By weegee

Thank you so much, tlg! It's another reason why...

Thank you so much, tlg! It's another reason why I'm a fan of yours.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

01-07-2009, 03:00 PM

Replies: 32

Train to Belmont may discontinue

Views: 3,541

Posted By weegee

Please tell me the route you take to walk from...

Please tell me the route you take to walk from the Queens Village station to the grandstand. I'm not familiar with the area and I can see myself getting lost.

Money-losing or not, it's going to...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-28-2008, 11:02 AM

Replies: 3

Good Thing The Breeders Cup Was Not At Belmont

Views: 638

Posted By weegee

Sunday at Belmont was as beautiful a fall day as...

Sunday at Belmont was as beautiful a fall day as you could wish for. It would have been a great day for the Breeders' Cup. Just because it was chilly and overcast on Saturday doesn't mean the...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-06-2008, 09:51 AM

Replies: 4

Tale of Ekati

Views: 790

Posted By weegee

Also, tlg gave it out in the pre-race analysis....

Also, tlg gave it out in the pre-race analysis. He has given out several double-digit winners this meet. I wish I had had the sense to bet them.

Tale of Ekati - his owner couldn't stop petting...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

09-19-2008, 01:08 PM

Replies: 31

Hialeah continued....

Views: 3,072

Posted By weegee

I believe it was Carter's Grove plantation which...

I believe it was Carter's Grove plantation which was formerly owned by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a beautiful place.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

12-19-2007, 06:35 PM

Replies: 1,571

New York Franchise Award Recommendation May Come Nov. 21

Views: 174,151

Posted By weegee

The Times Union blog at...

The Times Union blog at http://blogs.timesunion.com/capitol/ is reporting that she was replaced by "Silver nominee Steven Newman, a former top aide to Alan Hevesi as first deputy New York City...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

04-16-2007, 03:09 PM

Replies: 60

"Big Lies" about NYRA

Views: 3,410

Posted By weegee

Steve Crist has written another insightful...

Steve Crist has written another insightful column, and it's truly a shame that only subscribers to DRF get to read it (before two weeks are up). I wish his articles were more widely available so more...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

11-01-2006, 06:21 PM

Replies: 49

Beyer on CHECKBOOK HORSEMANSHIP

Views: 3,535

Posted By weegee

I have a question: what happens to all those...

I have a question: what happens to all those horses they buy that don't accomplish anything? They must have hundreds. Do they have a nice retirement farm in Dubai for them?

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-06-2006, 08:57 AM

Replies: 7

And so the dance begins in earnest.....

Views: 1,168

Posted By weegee

Is this the attitude of all horsemen who run at...

Is this the attitude of all horsemen who run at NYRA tracks or just the ones involved with Empire?

Perlee did some grandstanding yesterday. He never misses a chance to get his name in the paper....

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-03-2006, 08:55 AM

Replies: 6

Kenny Fila

Views: 1,731

Posted By weegee

Let's hope for Kenny's sake that it always has...

Let's hope for Kenny's sake that it always has full fields and they're never off the turf.

Forum: General Racing Discussion

10-02-2006, 12:16 PM

Replies: 6

Kenny Fila

Views: 1,731

Posted By weegee

Kenny Fila

I read this morning that Kenny Fila who gave out his picks on the NYC OTB morning show during the Saratoga meet was killed by a hit-and-run driver this weekend. I enjoyed him and the other...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

09-20-2006, 12:31 PM

Replies: 31

Poll: Who will win NY Racing Franchise

Views: 2,414

Posted By weegee

I want to know who voted for "other".

I want to know who voted for "other".

Forum: General Racing Discussion

09-20-2006, 08:48 AM

Replies: 31

Poll: Who will win NY Racing Franchise

Views: 2,414

Posted By weegee

Yes, but Empire gets the most press - or has the...

Yes, but Empire gets the most press - or has the biggest mouth. Do you, TLG, have information you're not telling? Whoever gets it, I hope they don't ruin Belmont with the whole hotel-shopping mall...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

09-15-2006, 08:32 AM

Replies: 1

The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Camel Jockeys and Slaves

Views: 913

Posted By weegee

I don't know the merit of the lawsuit; however a...

I don't know the merit of the lawsuit; however a fairly balanced look at Dubai can be found at

http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/spiegel/0,1518,437017,00.html

Dubai is progressive...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

09-14-2006, 04:34 PM

Replies: 93

NYRA says their way is best way....

Views: 5,688

Posted By weegee

At NYRA, pension benefits are a huge expense. I...

At NYRA, pension benefits are a huge expense. I don't know the details, but I have read that retired employees get generous benefits guaranteed by law, and I don't think it's only former executives....

Forum: General Racing Discussion

09-14-2006, 08:20 AM

Replies: 89

NYRA Website Gutted

Views: 6,205

Posted By weegee

Wasn't there a big set-to some time ago about...

Wasn't there a big set-to some time ago about Barry Schwartz's son-in-law getting the contract to do the [former] web site? NYRA-bashers implied there was no bidding process and the contract was...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

09-12-2006, 03:55 PM

Replies: 39

Son of Storm Cat Hits $8.2 M

Views: 2,130

Posted By weegee

I'm curious to know what happens to the...

I'm curious to know what happens to the multi-million-dollar duds bought by Coolmore and the Maktoums that never make it to the track. Are they riding horses somewhere?

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-31-2006, 08:35 AM

Replies: 31

Is racing "cooler" out west?

Views: 2,413

Posted By weegee

Who decides what's cool? Drunk male...

Who decides what's cool? Drunk male 20-somethings? Just asking; no offense intended, boys. I turned by back on cool long ago. It's just one more thing to worry about. :)

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-22-2006, 09:06 AM

Replies: 93

NYRA says their way is best way....

Views: 5,688

Posted By weegee

So what did he say about Mary Lou? I'm dying to...

So what did he say about Mary Lou? I'm dying to know but I have to wait until the column becomes generally accessible. My guess is he was politely neutral (you never know when you're going to be...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-21-2006, 08:16 AM

Replies: 93

NYRA says their way is best way....

Views: 5,688

Posted By weegee

The Sultemeier quote comes from the Bloodhorse: ...

The Sultemeier quote comes from the Bloodhorse:

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=34950

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-18-2006, 07:24 PM

Replies: 26

Churchill, Magna join Empire Racing in bid for New York racing franchise

Views: 1,788

Posted By weegee

"I went to the Derby this year, taking a lot of...

"I went to the Derby this year, taking a lot of notes. Then I came back and went to the Belmont Stakes. "When I came back here and saw what was done, or what really isn't done, on our big day, as a...

Forum: General Racing Discussion

08-17-2006, 08:29 AM

Replies: 26

Churchill, Magna join Empire Racing in bid for New York racing franchise

Views: 1,788

Posted By weegee

But "strong" how? There are a lot of heavy...

But "strong" how? There are a lot of heavy hitters involved, but they all have to work together and be on the same page for this to function, and no one has said how this is going to work. I am...

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