a true pro provides brilliant commentary on a live race

[Inner Dirt]

There were multiple annoying customers come up to the bar at Agua Caliente back when they had live racing there 30+ years ago. They would come up to watch the TVs above the bar during the simulcast racing and many of them beat on the bar. I even saw a few guys knock over people's drinks. A few times I really had to bite my tongue, no way I want to start crap with a Mexican citizen in Mexico.

[Dave Schwartz]

Originally Posted by Inner Dirt

I only did that in my 20's when I was trying to catch the late double at Santa Anita after work, when I realized a little right handed pressure through the parking lot and to the windows could get me to run faster and make 3 races instead of 2.


I am very subdued watching races. I noticed most of the loud people don't bet very much.

I do have a dialog of sorts but it is as much with the horse as the jockey. Just a wee bit of encouragement.

At the top of the stretch, I will whisper, "Have a horse."

Not too intrusive.

At least not any more. LOL

[FRMNBRI]

Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz

I do have a dialog of sorts but it is as much with the horse as the jockey. Just a wee bit of encouragement.

At the top of the stretch, I will whisper, "Have a horse."

Not too intrusive.

At least not any more. LOL

I am the same Dave. My favorite personally is "you have plenty of horse" or "he hasn't even asked him yet".

[Inner Dirt]

When I am betting at home and watching TVG or Express Bet I am the opposite of how I behave in public. I scream, yell, and cuss so much the neighbors can probably hear me and the closest one is over 1/4 mile away.

[Dave Schwartz]

Originally Posted by FRMNBRI

I am the same Dave. My favorite personally is "you have plenty of horse" or "he hasn't even asked him yet".

... or, "Well, I envision $50 with wings on it." LOL

I am the same Dave. My favorite personally is "you have plenty of horse" or "he hasn't even asked him yet".

... or, "Why HAVEN'T you asked him yet?"

LOL

[46zilzal]

I often wonder why so many people in the grandstand yell instructions to riders.THEY CAN'T hear a thing said

[FRMNBRI]

Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz

... or, "Well, I envision $50 with wings on it." LOL




... or, "Why HAVEN'T you asked him yet?"

LOL

LOL.. Another classic. I often say when alive to something decent "Just One Time, I dont't ask for much"

[FRMNBRI]

Originally Posted by 46zilzal

I often wonder why so many people in the grandstand yell instructions to riders.THEY CAN'T hear a thing said

Thats a great question. All of the sudden the railbird in the trenches at Aqueduct becomes D. Lukas and telling Johnny V how to ride.

[rastajenk]

Because they're into the moment.

If you have to wonder about the moment, why are you even a horse-racing fan?

[tbwinner]

Which is the bigger lie a horseplayer has ever said at the track or OTB?

"ONE TIME!"

or

"Yep, I'm on my way home!"

[Sparky13]

Originally Posted by Half Smoke

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back in the day there was a nutcase at Laurel who only bet the speed every race


when his horse got the lead he would start screaming WIRE TO WIRE - WIRE TO WIRE - WIRE TO WIRE


he wouldn't shut up until his horse got passed


whenever his horse held his speed and won he would take a moment to educate the fans


"that's how you win a race" he would say:


WIRE TO WIRE


.

When I would go to Beulah Park in Grove City, Ohio, one bettor would start yelling as the race started, (Go 2, then Go 6, then Go 1, by the end of the race, he would have yelled for over half of the horses. Never knew which one he wanted to win, but I think he had most of them covered.)

[tbwinner]

Originally Posted by Sparky13

When I would go to Beulah Park in Grove City, Ohio, one bettor would start yelling as the race started, (Go 2, then Go 6, then Go 1, by the end of the race, he would have yelled for over half of the horses. Never knew which one he wanted to win, but I think he had most of them covered.)

and then he shows everybody his $1 exacta ticket... "SEE...I HAD IT! I HAD IT COLD!!!"

It gets even better when the guy is flaunting his winning ticket around and you see an INQUIRY go up. Then, his commentary turns from the race to the stewards.

"YOU'D HAVE TO BE AN IDIOT TO TAKE THIS HORSE DOWN"!!!

"If this horse comes down, I'm quitting!"

[GMB@BP]

Originally Posted by rastajenk

Because they're into the moment.

If you have to wonder about the moment, why are you even a horse-racing fan?

one of the reasons i dont play as much....those moments have definitely become less exciting, at least compared to the old days.

[GMB@BP]

Originally Posted by FRMNBRI

Thats a great question. All of the sudden the railbird in the trenches at Aqueduct becomes D. Lukas and telling Johnny V how to ride.

railbird? Try PA

[Boomer]

YouTube

But now we must home school our kids and grand kids since OTB closures and Covid.


I hope you are complying with home schooling or I will have to turn you in to HISA!