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04-21-2020, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ReplayRandall
You need real fire and passion to GET to that "pro" level....Once there, you have to "work", and apply "smarter" methodologies to STAY at that level and ahead of the curve..Then the routine and boredom sets in.
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I know all about "fire and passion". How else am I losing $1,700 a day betting Fonner Park. 
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04-21-2020, 08:25 PM
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Son O'War
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bettorthaneverstreet, Boston
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Originally Posted by kernel
The most monotone, dull race calls I've ever heard.
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I have no problem with this man. His pronunciation is A grade and accuracy is spot on.
BUT...the reason I responded to this post is because a friend and I had the same conversation last week about him. He put it...
He sounds like he's reading me a book out loud! Which kind of backs you up kernel.
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04-21-2020, 09:03 PM
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Buckle Up
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
I know all about "fire and passion". How else am I losing $1,700 a day betting Fonner Park. |
And people think you're joking when you post this... 
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04-22-2020, 03:42 PM
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Location: Missouri
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Originally Posted by thaskalos
I know all about "fire and passion". How else am I losing $1,700 a day betting Fonner Park. |
that theres funny
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04-22-2020, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert Fischer
Sam Bowie comes to mind from your stream of thought. Saw him at the Meadows one day (believe part of an ownership group /Harness racing).
'Witness Protection' couldn't have kept Bowie safe, from the predetermined fate of playing basketball, but apparently some opportunity or love for the sport of harness racing, contributed to it being one of his second careers. |
Used to see Bowie at the Red Mile in Lexington, KY when he was at UK and after he graduated but still lived there (mid 80s). Super nice guy that was approachable and very knowledgeable about harness racing. I'm not a UK fan but sure wish fate had dealt Sam a better hand with his pro career.
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04-22-2020, 08:44 PM
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THEY SEND IN THE MAN
Join Date: May 2014
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John Lies is a solid track announcer. I wish Stonach Group took care of him better than dumping him on the declining Lone Star Park
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04-22-2020, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Redbullsnation
John Lies is a solid track announcer. I wish Stonach Group took care of him better than dumping him on the declining Lone Star Park
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Huh? Lone Star is owned by the Chikasaw Nation under the GGS banner, and secondly, Lies left on his own accord to pursue the announcer AND racing secretary positions at both WRD and FMT.
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04-22-2020, 09:09 PM
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Buckle Up
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Originally Posted by Redbullsnation
John Lies is a solid track announcer. I wish Stonach Group took care of him better than dumping him on the declining Lone Star Park
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And to think that Lone Star Park HOSTED the Breeders Cup in 2004…..How did the state of Texas screw up horse racing so badly in such a short time?....Ridiculous.
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04-22-2020, 11:10 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Moore, OK
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Originally Posted by ReplayRandall
And to think that Lone Star Park HOSTED the Breeders Cup in 2004…..How did the state of Texas screw up horse racing so badly in such a short time?....Ridiculous.
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It is a very nice facility still.
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04-27-2020, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kernel
The most monotone, dull race calls I've ever heard.
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I finally heard John Lies call a race. I think his work is EXCELLENT!
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