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Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-29-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By v j stauffer
The Ultimate Betting Challenge will be contested...

The Ultimate Betting Challenge will be contested as scheduled. It will now be ONLY on the GP races.

There will be a $1500 tournament on Sunday for the Big Cap day races.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-29-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2,328
Views: 537,382
Posted By v j stauffer
Could be right about bitter. Washed up? Not even...

Could be right about bitter. Washed up? Not even a little bit. I know CJ is a nice guy. And does a good job. But we have a history. He busted my balls for years about a "perceived" personal slight...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-29-2024, 11:31 AM
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Posted By v j stauffer
I just said you were wrong. And I DO know. Going...

I just said you were wrong. And I DO know. Going personal after that is in predictable form for you.

Hold your head high.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-29-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,771
Posted By v j stauffer
Has there been any word on how this effects the...

Has there been any word on how this effects the $6000 Ultimate Betting Challenge tournament?
Forum: General Racing Discussion 02-29-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2,328
Views: 537,382
Posted By v j stauffer
You're right. It's a guess. Just happens to be a...

You're right. It's a guess. Just happens to be a totally WRONG guess.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-23-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
That 5% is a tough bunch of cookies. I don't...

That 5% is a tough bunch of cookies.

I don't know much.

But I do know thoroughbred horse racing taint goin anywhere McGee.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-20-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
WRONG

WRONG
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-18-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
I don't Theeenk so! ;)

I don't Theeenk so! ;)
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-17-2024, 07:48 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
[QUOTE=racenomics;2922607]For what reason does it...

[QUOTE=racenomics;2922607]For what reason does it not make sense to try to bring the big players to the track? As you know, tracks get a much larger percentage of handle on track compared to off...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-17-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
I didn't say the patient wasn't very sick. I gave...

I didn't say the patient wasn't very sick. I gave my opinion on how it could be resuscitated, survive and perhaps begin to heal.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-17-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
Since the advent of simulcasting the % of handle...

Since the advent of simulcasting the % of handle is something like 30% on 70% off. Maybe higher off.

When we try to show new people at the races a good time with F&B and giveaway and concerts....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-17-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
CORRECT!! Thank you!

CORRECT!! Thank you!
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-17-2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
I do. Horse Racing is part of the fabric of...

I do.

Horse Racing is part of the fabric of our society.

You do think people weren't saying the same thing 50 years ago?

Oaklawn was days away from closing the doors until the advent is...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-17-2024, 02:11 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
Many of the youngsters come first as a social...

Many of the youngsters come first as a social event.

The live racing is in front of them. A blast to try to pick a winner with your friends.

Some will fall in love with the sport. Most not....
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-17-2024, 01:57 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
I played in my 9th or 10th consecutive BCBC this...

I played in my 9th or 10th consecutive BCBC this year.

2 entries at $10,000 each.

584 entries.

We bet 7% of the on track handle.

I'd guestimate that 80% of the players were 50 or less.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-16-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
IMO one of the major challenges with the younger...

IMO one of the major challenges with the younger people is not enough action. 25 minutes between races doesn't jive with what they've become accustomed to. When I worked at Hawthorne I often wondered...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-16-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 134,795
Posted By v j stauffer
You mean unlike the juicy edge we all enjoy with...

You mean unlike the juicy edge we all enjoy with Craps, Blackjack, Slots and my favorite Roulette. Not to mention the especially easy sports betting.

Not one iota of interest for anyone that's 43...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-12-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
Word was he drove back and forth to Longacres...

Word was he drove back and forth to Longacres twice a day trying to bloodstock $5000 horses. Even on race days at Yakima. I was told on all four legs of the two trips he NEVER missed stopping to pick...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-12-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
You remembering that Danny called Yakima reminded...

You remembering that Danny called Yakima reminded of a great story about him. He convinced a local car dealer to give him a brand new Buick to drive during the racing season in exchange for doing a...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-12-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
I left some guys out that could also ace the full...

I left some guys out that could also ace the full fields. Dave, John, Travis, Pete, KURT BECKER! That guy could call a 40 horse field and be wanting for more.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-12-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
Where do I start? Who would write a book...

Where do I start?

Who would write a book about baseball and not include Babe Ruth and Joe Dimaggio because they were worried about what people were going to say about them? Positive or negative. I...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-12-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
Alas the internet. There is always negativity...

Alas the internet. There is always negativity regarding race callers.

Some have ripped Tom freakin Durkin. What?

Including a guy that was currently calling himself at the time.

Talk about...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-11-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
AK-SAR-BEN is one of the tracks I called the last...

AK-SAR-BEN is one of the tracks I called the last race run!

GREAT track. Jack Van Berg, Don Von Hemel, John Lively, Orphan Kist, Amadevil, Who Doctor Who, Anthony's, Gorats & The Drover!

Great...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-11-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
Wow. I've never heard of him. Good for you. ...

Wow. I've never heard of him. Good for you.

When Ernie was there he'd often blow off calling to attend the live card at Del Mar.

When that happened they'd have the greyhound caller fill in.
...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 01-11-2024, 09:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,011
Posted By v j stauffer
He is not remembered for ANYTHING else except...

He is not remembered for ANYTHING else except being the 37 year voice of Oaklawn Park.

He was a pleasure to listen to until his final call.

Myself and all OP fans wish we could have had 37...
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