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Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 02-18-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,163
Posted By thespaah
Mine That Bird by Birdstone..A horse that during...

Mine That Bird by Birdstone..A horse that during his racing career, did very well on the off going. I think that aspect was a major contributing factor to the win
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-14-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,484
Posted By thespaah
Isn't TVG actually FanDuel Racing?.....

Isn't TVG actually FanDuel Racing?.....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-14-2024, 10:59 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 84,447
Posted By thespaah
Horse racing's problem is that it is stuck in the...

Horse racing's problem is that it is stuck in the "if we build it, they will come"...The sport's powers that be refuse to acknowledge that they must market the sport properly. They must treat every...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-14-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 84,447
Posted By thespaah
NYC OTB shut down because it was the only...

NYC OTB shut down because it was the only bookmaking business that despite the 5% vigorish STILL lost money. Why did it lose money? Because it was employing a bunch of politically connected hacks in...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-14-2024, 10:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 30,135
Posted By thespaah
Happened to me in both T-Bred and Harness. Both...

Happened to me in both T-Bred and Harness.
Both instances horse I liked , had good lines. Was well meant for the race and wasn't getting hammered in the win pool, but each warmed up so poorly, I...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,571
Posted By thespaah
Nobody in the business ever got paid overtime. ...

Nobody in the business ever got paid overtime.
I worked on the harness side. Had a buddy who was groom for both breeds. Now of course this was a long time ago...Anyway, I was paid a dollar amount...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,256
Posted By thespaah
In 2020, the voters of Florida decided to alter...

In 2020, the voters of Florida decided to alter the state constitution. As result , Casinos were de-coupled from race tracks.
Gulfstream and Tampa Bay seem to be doing just fine.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 05:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,374
Posted By thespaah
Has anyone stopped to think as to why race times...

Has anyone stopped to think as to why race times as AQU have been so slow?
The track composition has been changed to prevent freezing. The crew adds more sand and reduces clay. Salt is added as...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 934
Posted By thespaah
The elephant in the room....Is the dwindling...

The elephant in the room....Is the dwindling North American foal count.
croding to the Jockey Club. The US foal count was 17,300.
To put this into perspective...in 1990 there were 40,300 live...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,289
Posted By thespaah
I took a look at results form Sha Tin from...

I took a look at results form Sha Tin from 1/21/24
The first three races , the quinella pays fell into line with the exacta, which they refer to as "forecast".....
Race 1 Win Odds....Win 6.8 Place...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,289
Posted By thespaah
I use what I call the 2/3rds rule. If a Q is...

I use what I call the 2/3rds rule. If a Q is paying 2/3rds the price of an exacta, I'll bet the Q...This rarely occurs. So, it's been a minute since I have done this.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,326
Posted By thespaah
Just checked the NYRA site. Stakes schedules for...

Just checked the NYRA site. Stakes schedules for the BAQ and SAR meets are not up yet.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,374
Posted By thespaah
I am shocked at the acrimony here. Track...

I am shocked at the acrimony here.
Track management made a decision in the best interests of all participants. Its not the end of the world.
Simmer down people. Find something else to do for the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,374
Posted By thespaah
And there ya have it. Those are the guidelines....

And there ya have it. Those are the guidelines. Obviously NYRA management thought it prudent to cancel the day's race card.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-09-2024, 09:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,737
Posted By thespaah
So, how is it that you are singling out Colonial...

So, how is it that you are singling out Colonial when there are other boutique meets?
The same could be said for Keeneland, Saratoga, Kentucky Downs. Etc.
In my estimation, you view the existence...
Forum: General Handicapping Discussion 01-08-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 292,032
Posted By thespaah
I missed out on the poll. My main category is...

I missed out on the poll.
My main category is the angles, trips, etc.
I review videos ( rtn.tv subscriber) ...That's for the trip thing....I also dive into trainer stats. J/T combo stats. Trainer...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-08-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2,328
Views: 535,017
Posted By thespaah
I think its been explained by another poster. I...

I think its been explained by another poster.
I just call them "harrow lines"
Quite frankly, while they can be sort of a guide to determine a horse's path, in my view, the hoof prints are the most...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-08-2024, 09:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,737
Posted By thespaah
I looked at google street view. Rogers Ave which...

I looked at google street view. Rogers Ave which runs behind the main plant where the entrances are, has changed dramatically. There used to be dilapidated row houses on that street. For the entire...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-08-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,737
Posted By thespaah
Ahhh. Ok. I was not privy to those details. That...

Ahhh. Ok. I was not privy to those details. That makes sense.
One thing though. Why would MD horsemen simply not relocate horses they intended on racing at CNL, to be stabled at CNL? Why go through...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-08-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,738
Posted By thespaah
I watched the pan angle first. That was a bit...

I watched the pan angle first. That was a bit surprising.
Then, I watched the head on.....Wow. Horse broke sideways. Kudos to Carmouche for just staying aboard.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-08-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,738
Posted By thespaah
Yes. The track crew alter the dirt composition to...

Yes. The track crew alter the dirt composition to prevent freezing.
Fort moisture management, clay is used.
During the cold months, the amount of clay is reduced and sand is increased. Also, salt...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-07-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,737
Posted By thespaah
Wait...I'm having a bit of trouble understanding...

Wait...I'm having a bit of trouble understanding the above. Are you claiming that Laurel management was more or less coercing horsemen to ship to Colonial under threat of losing stalls at Laurel? I'm...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-07-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,737
Posted By thespaah
Ok...Would not shipping in to Colonial be a...

Ok...Would not shipping in to Colonial be a choice?
And if a barn did not have any grass runners , would they not simply race somewhere else? Like Delaware, Parx or Monmouth?
Those tracks are...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-07-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 80,974
Posted By thespaah
Just over 10 years ago to the day....Same issue. ...

Just over 10 years ago to the day....Same issue.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/116662/caixa-eletronica-dies-in-training-collision.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-06-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,650
Posted By thespaah
Well....The wife and I take two trips from our...

Well....The wife and I take two trips from our home in NC to Keeneland. Typical semi chalky day, I hit 5 of the 9 races I played and barely turned a profit.
I had winners in 7 of the 9 races I...
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