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11-19-2013, 10:55 PM
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Ostrich races at the Fair Grounds opener
Anyone know the reason for the ostrich and camel races?
http://www.drf.com/news/fair-grounds...ay-comes-early
The last of the nine races, however, won’t be run until almost 10 p.m., since the program is enhanced – or burdened, depending on your take – by “exotic” animal races, two for ostriches and one for camels. There are three 1 1/2-hour gaps between actual horse races to allow for the non-wagering contests to be conducted.
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11-20-2013, 11:32 AM
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They're a gimmick used to attract a non-racing fan to attend the races, much like the weiner dog races. I went to the ostrich race night at PRM a few years ago and attendance was way up from a normal Saturday night. If FG is going to resort to ostrich races I'd say schedule them on a day that isn't likely to attract many attendees, not opening day.
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11-20-2013, 12:17 PM
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what are the odds?  screw it I will bet the  
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11-20-2013, 07:57 PM
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Is there ever any good news about this sport anymore?
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11-20-2013, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by precocity
what are the odds? screw it I will bet the |
If they slashed the takeout on the feathered bird races, would people bet it?
Please, don't anyone answer that.......... 
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11-20-2013, 08:26 PM
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Will there be a double on the 2 ostrich races??
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11-20-2013, 09:00 PM
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an ostrich on my watch list
ROAD RUNNER 
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11-20-2013, 09:37 PM
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stupid camel race, i got beat by a hump.
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11-21-2013, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert Fischer
an ostrich on my watch list
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11-21-2013, 08:41 AM
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want to know the jocks on these races...
Rosie tweeted that she worked 6 horses she said she is baaaaack and
looking forward to FG. 
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11-21-2013, 11:11 AM
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They do this at TuP just about every year and sadly, it's the one day in a long meet when people actually show up. Of course, it's also one of the only days they actually promote. Admittedly, it can be pretty entertaining most of the time if you go to the track.
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11-21-2013, 11:27 AM
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They must love them in New Orleans too:
Other highlights of Nov. 22’s opening night schedule include exotic animal racing featuring camels and ostriches (slated for early in the evening to accommodate families) and a Mascot Race, pitting the track’s “Gentilly Billy” against other New Orleans area mascots. The exotic races are especially popular, Conner says. Last year more than 10,000 people came out for them.
I would just hate to go to the track and see only four horse races in 4.5 hours.
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11-21-2013, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Quagmire
They must love them in New Orleans too:
Other highlights of Nov. 22’s opening night schedule include exotic animal racing featuring camels and ostriches (slated for early in the evening to accommodate families) and a Mascot Race, pitting the track’s “Gentilly Billy” against other New Orleans area mascots. The exotic races are especially popular, Conner says. Last year more than 10,000 people came out for them.
I would just hate to go to the track and see only four horse races in 4.5 hours.
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Or 4 Ostriches. That would be worse.
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