2011 Race Meet at Zia Park!! - Horse Racing Forum - PaceAdvantage.Com

craigbraddick · 09-06-2011, 02:40 PM

Hi People:

Zia Park opens up this Saturday for their 6th season of racing. We will be racing every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with a 12.15pm post, MST.

11/12 races per day with a 5-10% purse increase over last year! Early races on the card wll be QH races and latter races will be TB races. We hope to have 1400 horses on the property for the start of the meet!

I will be doing handicapping between races and you are welcome to send your picks and any questions or comments about our racing program that I will read on the air between races! We will also be running various competitions that you can take part in. Emal addy is: ziaparkfans@gmail.com

We will also be on TVG on weekdays!

And if any of you want to visit the track drop me an email and you can com and watch a race from the booth.

Finally, I look forward to being of service to you all.

Thanks,

Craig Braddick.

Robert Fischer · 09-06-2011, 03:20 PM

sounds great Craig

looking forward to try some trip-handicapping @ Zia Park

looks like xpressbet / TVG will carry them.

The QH races will be new to me.

look out, we are all gonna be critiquing your race calls!

gm10 · 09-06-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by craigbraddick

Hi People:

Zia Park opens up this Saturday for their 6th season of racing. We will be racing every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with a 12.15pm post, MST.

11/12 races per day with a 5-10% purse increase over last year! Early races on the card wll be QH races and latter races will be TB races. We hope to have 1400 horses on the property for the start of the meet!

I will be doing handicapping between races and you are welcome to send your picks and any questions or comments about our racing program that I will read on the air between races! We will also be running various competitions that you can take part in. Emal addy is: ziaparkfans@gmail.com

We will also be on TVG on weekdays!

And if any of you want to visit the track drop me an email and you can com and watch a race from the booth.

Finally, I look forward to being of service to you all.

Thanks,

Craig Braddick.

Hi Craig, looking forward to the new meet. Can I ask which things you watch out for when you're handicapping TB races @ Zia? My results there have been mixed so far.

Robert Fischer · 09-07-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by craigbraddick

And if any of you want to visit the track drop me an email and you can com and watch a race from the booth.

Finally, I look forward to being of service to you all.

Thanks,

Craig Braddick.

wow, that's a great opportunity.

cj · 09-07-2011, 11:54 AM

Zia is less speed friendly than most dirt tracks, even at distances shorter than 6f.

craigbraddick · 09-07-2011, 12:09 PM

Hi GM10:

I have been watching last years races but have never played Zia Park before.

From watching the races, I think early speed is less of a factor here. Late speed seems to do well here. But with a new dirt surface and the fact we have not had notable rain for months, that may change some as we go forward.

Thanks,

Craig

cj · 09-07-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by craigbraddick

Hi GM10:

I have been watching last years races but have never played Zia Park before.

From watching the races, I think early speed is less of a factor here. Late speed seems to do well here. But with a new dirt surface and the fact we have not had notable rain for months, that may change some as we go forward.

Thanks,

Craig

Interesting about the surface change. We'll see. I wonder if the altitude has an effect on preferred running style as well.

Beachbabe · 09-07-2011, 05:25 PM

Best of luck, Craig and thanx for your contributions here and your open invitations to contests & the like.

craigbraddick · 09-07-2011, 07:12 PM

Hi People!

120 (including also eligibles) are entered for Day one of racing on Saturday at Zia Park. 6 Quarter Horse Races followed by 6 Thoroughbred Races with a 12.15 post time.

Will post my best bet on the thread with a link to my other picks.

Tks,

Craig

gm10 · 09-08-2011, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craigbraddick

Hi GM10:

I have been watching last years races but have never played Zia Park before.

From watching the races, I think early speed is less of a factor here. Late speed seems to do well here. But with a new dirt surface and the fact we have not had notable rain for months, that may change some as we go forward.

Thanks,

Craig

Thx ... I'll keep an eye on it over the next months.

precocity · 09-08-2011, 02:52 PM

just bet my name sake off spring and you will be good to go....

duncan04 · 09-08-2011, 02:53 PM

Can't wait! Hope you have a great meet Craig! Will be watching and wagering!

craigbraddick · 09-08-2011, 10:41 PM

Hi People:

My best bet on Saturday at Zia Park is #7 in race 10 who should go wire to wire again but not quite sure if his winning margin will be ten legnths once more!

For my longshots and a $28.00 Pick 4 (50c base) check out my blog:

http://racecallercraig.blogspot.com/...-zia-park.html

Thanks,

Craig

craigbraddick · 09-09-2011, 10:46 PM

Sunday is the $100k Premiere Handicap with horses from the east coast meeting rivals from the west coast. I think the top weighted #4 Native Ruler can go one better than at Mountaineer last time out.

If you want to see my Best Bet, a $40 50c Pick 4 play and my Lucky Longshots please visit:

http://racecallercraig.blogspot.com/

Thanks,

Craig.

craigbraddick · 09-12-2011, 12:24 PM

Hi Guys!

Well yesterday I gave you a great paying Pick 4 for only $27!!!

My best bet today is Horse #5 in race 6 at Zia. For the rest of my picks check out: http://racecallercraig.blogspot.com/...and-plays.html

Thanks,

Craig