Introducing Myself

[Fan Since The 50's]

Hello Everyone: I have been a lurker on this database for a very long time. I won't be starting or getting into arguments with any of you. I am a fairly laid back guy.

I have been attending the races since I was literally an unborn child! I care and read about the races every single day. I haven't been to the races since last October at CT. My son and I are heading out to California next month and plan to attend the Pacific Classic. Watching five or six bottom claimers going 6 furlongs at an empty racetrack is not my idea of a good time. I probably loved ShD and CT more than any other track. That is for the radical reason that you can actually see the races really well. It is heartbreaking to see what is going on at CT. You guys know the drill, racing is an unwanted step child of the casino. Bowie, Delaware Park, and Pimlico are also past favorites of mine.

I am a former racing official at Pen from 1982-1984. I did everything in the racing office and some not very well. I love racing, but am not a knowledgeable horsemen. I was told the Pen jockeys exploited my limited knowledge of racing equipment.

During my peak years I would attend the races well over 100 times a year. I even visited tracks during my days off at Pen.

I have collected tote tickets since 1958 and programs since 1963.

My first triple crown race was a good one - Secretariat in 1973. I also saw Seattle Slew and Affirmed win their second jewels. I got to see Spectacular Bid race five or six times, as his owners were from the mid Atlantic area.

So there you are a little about me. Maybe I could meet some of you someday. I am semi retired as a better, but will always love the game. I plan to retire from my federal government job as a finance officer on December 31. I will have completed 30 years of service.

I have really enjoyed reading this data base for all these years!

Cheers!

[garyscpa]

Welcome!

[v j stauffer]

Great to have you aboard.

Don't stand too close to me. Shrapnel is deadly.

I'm Ostrich Sized.

Remind me when the Pacific Classic is nearing. I know the announcer. Great guy. I'll ask him to leave you some passes.

Welcome!

[EMD4ME]

Welcome! I too grew up on the game at chuck town! Ah the good ol days.

I'd love to hear about your Penn jockey experience. Do tell please!

If you're ever at Belmont, hit me up and say hello!

[Track Collector]

Hi neighbor! I live in Williamport which is just outside of Hagerstown MD, and I have lived in Washington County my entire life. (I of course pronounce it "warshington". ).

Given your mention of the area local tracks, surely you must have heard about Timonium. We would love to have you join us sometime during their upcoming meet. There is a dedicated thread in this forum area will details and info.

[Dave Schwartz]

Welcome, Fan Since!

Hope you enjoy yourself.

[JimG]

I attended CT and Shd regularly with my parents when I was a kid on the weekends in the late 60's and 70's. Glad you posted.

Jim

[thaskalos]

Originally Posted by Fan Since The 50's

Hello Everyone: I have been a lurker on this database for a very long time. I won't be starting or getting into arguments with any of you. I am a fairly laid back guy.

I have been attending the races since I was literally an unborn child! I care and read about the races every single day. I haven't been to the races since last October at CT. My son and I are heading out to California next month and plan to attend the Pacific Classic. Watching five or six bottom claimers going 6 furlongs at an empty racetrack is not my idea of a good time. I probably loved ShD and CT more than any other track. That is for the radical reason that you can actually see the races really well. It is heartbreaking to see what is going on at CT. You guys know the drill, racing is an unwanted step child of the casino. Bowie, Delaware Park, and Pimlico are also past favorites of mine.

I am a former racing official at Pen from 1982-1984. I did everything in the racing office and some not very well. I love racing, but am not a knowledgeable horsemen. I was told the Pen jockeys exploited my limited knowledge of racing equipment.

During my peak years I would attend the races well over 100 times a year. I even visited tracks during my days off at Pen.

I have collected tote tickets since 1958 and programs since 1963.

My first triple crown race was a good one - Secretariat in 1973. I also saw Seattle Slew and Affirmed win their second jewels. I got to see Spectacular Bid race five or six times, as his owners were from the mid Atlantic area.

So there you are a little about me. Maybe I could meet some of you someday. I am semi retired as a better, but will always love the game. I plan to retire from my federal government job as a finance officer on December 31. I will have completed 30 years of service.

I have really enjoyed reading this data base for all these years!

Cheers!

Welcome aboard, Fan. Already you've made a favorable impression on us. Modesty is a rare commodity around here.

[Capper Al]

Welcome.

[proximity]

welcome fan since the 50s!!!

it's probably good you got out of penn national before you got railroaded, turned up dead, or heaven only knows what else?

i wish i could have been around to bet at shenandoah!!

did you play much at the old cracked claw down by frederick??

[thespaah]

Welcome..
I am a bit of a collector older racing stuff.
I guess my most significant piece is my program from the 1977 Hopeful( Alydar vs Affirmed)
I'd like to see what a 1950's era mutuel ticket looks like.
PA has a feature where one can scan images and post them on a thread.
Down below this dialog box you'll see 'manage attachments'.
You can scan images and then attach them using that feature.

[thespaah]

Originally Posted by Track Collector

Hi neighbor! I live in Williamport which is just outside of Hagerstown MD, and I have lived in Washington County my entire life. (I of course pronounce it "warshington". ).

Given your mention of the area local tracks, surely you must have heard about Timonium. We would love to have you join us sometime during their upcoming meet. There is a dedicated thread in this forum area will details and info.

Ha!.I Roll through your area two or three times a year on my way up to NY or NJ....In fact a couple weeks, i am headed up to The Spa.....I'll wave as i pas through. LOL

[clocker7]

Welcome, OP. I too collect old betting tickets, and have a lot of historic ones dating from the 1910s onward. Stop back and chat.

(I tried using the attachment mechanism, but evidently it cannot grab a file directly from a computer ... an image hosting site must be used)

[whodoyoulike]

Originally Posted by Fan Since The 50's

Hello Everyone: I have been a lurker on this database for a very long time. I won't be starting or getting into arguments with any of you. I am a fairly laid back guy. ...

Welcome and looking forward to your participation on this forum.

Btw, this is nothing personal but, does anyone want to take a shot at an over / under on his statement noted in the above.

[Shemp Howard]

Originally Posted by proximity

welcome fan since the 50s!!!

it's probably good you got out of penn national before you got railroaded, turned up dead, or heaven only knows what else?

i wish i could have been around to bet at shenandoah!!

did you play much at the old cracked claw down by frederick??

It's not called the "Pig Penn" for nothing!!!