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Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-11-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By Dick Powell
This was in today's Racing Post. ...

This was in today's Racing Post.

http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-racing/black-caviar-should-stick-to-what-she-does-best-april-11/840018/worldclass/
Forum: General Racing Discussion 04-10-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,632
Posted By Dick Powell
Peter Moody indicated that he could stretch her...

Peter Moody indicated that he could stretch her out considering how she settles then pounces. But, it's still unlikely unless a race is set up with More Joyous.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-04-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By Dick Powell
I agree, it would be a lot easier. But, these are...

I agree, it would be a lot easier. But, these are the rules of South African racing where the pools are hosted. It makes Saturday's last race pretty interesting since the carryover will about four...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-04-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,688
Posted By Dick Powell
The Arc is one of the world's great horse races...

The Arc is one of the world's great horse races and worth going to. I've been to three of them. Last year, my wife and I did not go to the Arc but went three weeks ahead of time when the weather was...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-04-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By Dick Powell
The carryover is always to the last race of the...

The carryover is always to the last race of the next card from Dubai. In this case, it will be Saturday's last race (6th).
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-30-2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,610
Posted By Dick Powell
Saltwater Boy got loose at the gate before the...

Saltwater Boy got loose at the gate before the 2nd race and the start was delayed about ten minutes. All the horses had to be backed out and riders got off to wait for him to be captured. For the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-24-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 18,652
Posted By Dick Powell
Why does everyone assume that we pay low rates...

Why does everyone assume that we pay low rates and contribute to tracks and their horsemen? Anyone that knows anything about the commingling rebate shops knows that they pay the highest rates in the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-12-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,152
Posted By Dick Powell
If anyone is interested, my picks are available...

If anyone is interested, my picks are available at http://www.amwestentertainment.com/pdfs/racing-calendar/24e239cb-e11c-e011-9e54-0019d1035314/picks-20110013.pdf

I also do the morning lines for...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-09-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,057
Posted By Dick Powell
Anything near 20% is excellent so if you see a...

Anything near 20% is excellent so if you see a trainer that wins 17% FTS and the sire is 15%, that is excellent. For trainers, you also have to put it in the context of how they do overall. If a...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-09-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,057
Posted By Dick Powell
Cheap speed: I probably favor pedigree over...

Cheap speed: I probably favor pedigree over trainer angles if they are close. If they don't have the pedigree, give them a race before betting them.

One thing I focus on is trainers' first time...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-09-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,057
Posted By Dick Powell
I am a BRIS user as well as a writer for them and...

I am a BRIS user as well as a writer for them and love maiden races with first time starters. Basically, there are two things I look for: nature and nurture.

Nature is the horse's pedigree. What...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-20-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,687
Posted By Dick Powell
I think the Win Eliot show was before Ruffian's...

I think the Win Eliot show was before Ruffian's time. Channel 9 in NY, WOR, televised the Saturday afternoon feature race from NYRA as well as the ninth race. Frank Wright, Charlsey Cantey and Dave...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-15-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By Dick Powell
Having grown up in Staten Island, I think it...

Having grown up in Staten Island, I think it would be a grand slam home run to have a teletheater there.
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-28-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,418
Posted By Dick Powell
There will be a $900K carryover if the 2 or the 3...

There will be a $900K carryover if the 2 or the 3 wins race nine.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 11-26-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By Dick Powell
They might have come out onto the track and...

They might have come out onto the track and headed the wrong way since the tractors were still going around the far turn when they came out. Wasn't there but watched all the races and it seemed like...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 11-17-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,235
Posted By Dick Powell
True story. I used to sit in the same place at...

True story. I used to sit in the same place at Saratoga near the old shoe board facing the paddock. There was a guy I knew that would come find me and badger me for who I liked. Because I was easy to...
Forum: Off Topic - Computers 11-08-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,283
Posted By Dick Powell
I bought one about three weeks ago and love it....

I bought one about three weeks ago and love it. For flying, I download various movies, etc. to watch on the plane. It is the right size, convenient to handle and the battery lasts almost all day. It...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 11-02-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,507
Posted By Dick Powell
I went down in flames with Shoot Out. Played him...

I went down in flames with Shoot Out. Played him with So You Think and Americain but not the right way. No apparent excuses. So You Think was very rank even before setting foot on the track. When he...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 10-30-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By Dick Powell
The rugby match was held in Hong Kong and...

The rugby match was held in Hong Kong and televised live here. Haven't had a chance to see any of the country tracks since I do not drive when I am here. There is a TAB right around the corner from...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 10-30-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By Dick Powell
The began in earnest after the second race and...

The began in earnest after the second race and continued all day. The early races were run on ground that was listed as "good" then it was downgraded the rest of the day. Running times slowed down...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 10-29-2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,465
Posted By Dick Powell
I got here Thursday night Melbourne time. Today...

I got here Thursday night Melbourne time. Today was gorgeous but it is supposed to rain heavily for most of Saturday. Track will be softened up. This is my third Spring Racing Carnival and Derby day...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 10-23-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,044
Posted By Dick Powell
Maybe we need "The Takeout is Too Damn High" party

From my column at brisnet.com

The televised debate for the Governor of New York State this week had a candidate named Jimmy McMillan who is the nominee of the “The Rent is Too Damn High” party....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 10-15-2010, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,599
Posted By Dick Powell
Frankie had four winners there today.

Frankie had four winners there today.
Forum: Off Topic - General 10-13-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,352
Posted By Dick Powell
Once you get rid of it, drink plenty of water so...

Once you get rid of it, drink plenty of water so that you constantly hydrate your system and prevent the uric acid from crystalizing. I would be careful of colchicine - very toxic. Indomethacin is a...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 10-11-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,163
Posted By Dick Powell
I was at Belmont that day with a friend in a...

I was at Belmont that day with a friend in a wheelchair down on the apron at the 1/16th pole. When Slew came by us, he was getting closer to Exceller with each stride. His eyes were bulging out. I've...
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