Vic Stauffer-TVG

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Oaklawn Park!! Where the SUN ALWAYS SHINES.

Not this year it didn't...place was waterlogged if I remember correctly...

[v j stauffer]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

Not this year it didn't...place was waterlogged if I remember correctly...

Sure it was. Shining brightly behind ALL THE DAMN CLOUDS.

We went a calendar month without running a race on a track listed fast.

AMAZING job by our entire track maintenance crew to keep the track playable and safe.

[clicknow]

Originally Posted by Afleet

What does KEE think of Oaklawn extending into their season? Lobby management to lower take 1-2% across the board and know one will touch Oaklawn in the spring.

Hot Springs is a "racing town". They also have fantastic track attendance.

Not a whole lot that would change that IMHO.

I can't even imagine a "no one will touch Oaklawn" meet even if I employ some kinda conspiracy theory.

[clicknow]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Thanks.

Went well. Bankroll went from $2000 to $14,406. Good for 2nd Prize money of $6,500. Also won a transferable entry to the Pegasus World Cup worth $12,000.

Wow, and congrats. That's quite a nice day.

What is the viewership of TVG2 these days? Just curious, I don't use TV anymore since I really liked HRTV.

[v j stauffer]

Originally Posted by clicknow

Wow, and congrats. That's quite a nice day.

What is the viewership of TVG2 these days? Just curious, I don't use TV anymore since I really liked HRTV.

I'm not sure but will try to find out. Neither channel is on my cable system. I watch it on Roku.

[MacTavish]

Best wishes to you, Vic. I've always enjoyed your calls and your commentary.

Mick

[RunForTheRoses]

I remember about two years ago Vic was in a Keeneland contest and his method of preparation is to watch the horses races and make comments (plus TG). He posted his notes here, very interesting. That would be cool if he could do that (hint hint) for a track this weekend.

[v j stauffer]

Originally Posted by RunForTheRoses

I remember about two years ago Vic was in a Keeneland contest and his method of preparation is to watch the horses races and make comments (plus TG). He posted his notes here, very interesting. That would be cool if he could do that (hint hint) for a track this weekend.

I did that this year for the two days of the Belmont contest. They are available to review at www.vicstauffer.com

Here's a question the PA brethren I think would be well qualified to answer.

Do you think if I made my trip notes available for purchase there would be a market?

And if so, what would be a fair price to charge?

Please don't bother suggesting I publish selections. That's NEVER going to happen.

But as a handicapping tool. Please take a look at the material on the website and let me know what you think.

It would be only for New York and Southern California each racing day.

Thanks

[Afleet]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

Actually we didn't extend our season. We adjusted the dates to start later in Jan. and finish further into the spring. As for your opinion that "no one will touch Oaklawn in the spring" I couldn't disagree more. Our field sizes are #1 in North America and the quality of horses who compete is elite.

We're very excited, for the first time, to be able to offer our fans live racing in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby simulcast.

Oaklawn Park!! Where the SUN ALWAYS SHINES.

That was worded poorly on my part. I meant there will be a competition for horses now that Oaklawn runs later than normal into KEE and CD meets. I'm a huge OP supporter. I go there every year multiple times.

[PaceAdvantage]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I did that this year for the two days of the Belmont contest. They are available to review at www.vicstauffer.com

Here's a question the PA brethren I think would be well qualified to answer.

Do you think if I made my trip notes available for purchase there would be a market?

And if so, what would be a fair price to charge?

Please don't bother suggesting I publish selections. That's NEVER going to happen.

But as a handicapping tool. Please take a look at the material on the website and let me know what you think.

It would be only for New York and Southern California each racing day.

Thanks

Oh, NOW I get it...

[GMB@BP]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I did that this year for the two days of the Belmont contest. They are available to review at www.vicstauffer.com

Here's a question the PA brethren I think would be well qualified to answer.

Do you think if I made my trip notes available for purchase there would be a market?

And if so, what would be a fair price to charge?

Please don't bother suggesting I publish selections. That's NEVER going to happen.

But as a handicapping tool. Please take a look at the material on the website and let me know what you think.

It would be only for New York and Southern California each racing day.

Thanks

I have thought of this endeavor, and thought there would be some real value in it because having done trip notes for many meets its just time consuming.

Also I thought I was so so doing it on a grand scale, much better in isolated cases where I see something that is a point for me to bet back in the next race.

The issue though is that one person's trouble may not be the next persons, and the type of trouble that is profitable takes the most amount of understanding, everyone sees the obvious. Would the purchaser even know exactly what you are saying, unless you are telling them "BET this horse next time", which is less trip notes and more spot plays.

Now with quality pace figures readily available its also hard to even use pace type trips and get any real value.

[v j stauffer]

Originally Posted by GMB@BP

I have thought of this endeavor, and thought there would be some real value in it because having done trip notes for many meets its just time consuming.

Also I thought I was so so doing it on a grand scale, much better in isolated cases where I see something that is a point for me to bet back in the next race.

The issue though is that one person's trouble may not be the next persons, and the type of trouble that is profitable takes the most amount of understanding, everyone sees the obvious. Would the purchaser even know exactly what you are saying, unless you are telling them "BET this horse next time", which is less trip notes and more spot plays.

Now with quality pace figures readily available its also hard to even use pace type trips and get any real value.

I completely disagree with your last sentence. IMO those two have little to do with each other and can be very effective independently.

As for my analysis. Sure I understand my opinion will be subjective. All opinions are.

One thing I want to make clear. I wouldn't be writing about a chart. But the PP's when the horses are entered back.

[dilanesp]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I did that this year for the two days of the Belmont contest. They are available to review at www.vicstauffer.com

Here's a question the PA brethren I think would be well qualified to answer.

Do you think if I made my trip notes available for purchase there would be a market?

And if so, what would be a fair price to charge?

Please don't bother suggesting I publish selections. That's NEVER going to happen.

But as a handicapping tool. Please take a look at the material on the website and let me know what you think.

It would be only for New York and Southern California each racing day.

Thanks

Back when you called the races at Hollywood Park your calls were as good as anyone's trip notes.

[v j stauffer]

Originally Posted by dilanesp

Back when you called the races at Hollywood Park your calls were as good as anyone's trip notes.

That's nice of you to say. I miss Hollywood Park very much. Still heartbroken.

[VigorsTheGrey]

I remember reading Jerry Antonucci's selections in the Orange County Register newspaper for years....his daily entries included a brief one line comment on the last race of each horse (if I am remembering correctly) there used to be a number also so one could look up the race also...
https://www.nationalracemasters.com/...Antonucci.html