Richard Grunder to retire

[v j stauffer]

Originally Posted by dilanesp

Really? I think you have trees at the 7 furlong pole, the backstretch, and the 5/16 pole. If I ever get to Oaklawn (I hope to do so someday- my mother, who just died, wanted to go and even got to know the late Terry Wallace, but never went), I will do a tree census.....

Is it possible you don't notice the trees because you are up so high atop the grandstand? They certainly look like they obstruct vision on TV and in the seats.

The pan camera is on the same level as I am.

[v j stauffer]

On Saturday I called the 2nd at OP in honor of Richard. Didn't see much response though. Must have been a big race somewhere that day. Can't understand why that would garner more attention than my Grunder tribute?

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

On Saturday I called the 2nd at OP in honor of Richard. Didn't see much response though. Must have been a big race somewhere that day. Can't understand why that would garner more attention than my Grunder tribute?

It starts at 2:14 here:

YouTube (Short URL)

[v j stauffer]

Originally Posted by dilanesp

It starts at 2:14 here:

https://youtu.be/SJGHLq9dh4c

Thanks for posting that Dilan.

I hope Richard gets a chance to hear it.

VERY nice man who will be sorely missed.