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09-20-2016, 08:18 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 9,854
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Portland Meadows 2016
http://www.portlandmeadows.com/
I know, no one here will really care, except for maybe JBALLSCALLS and myself but Portland Meadows opens this Sunday Sep 25th.
Just want to make sure you Emerald fans know that as some/many of those horses and connections will be there this meet.
I really hope the 1956 operator, I mean track announcer has improved his game this year.
If not, please call me, maybe I can call the races remotely for you guys 
Anyway, I am excited as I like this little track (boy they need to get rid of that thick pole-as they near the 3/16 pole-it is such a nuisance in watching a race). I wish them well and will be supporting them mightily, almost every race!
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09-21-2016, 12:02 AM
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tmrpots
Join Date: Jun 2008
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I walked into Portland Meadows one day I guess about 15 years ago and the then owner who was walking out, recognized me and said, "I guess you gamblers all have to get your fix."
The guy was a lawyer (Darrel Lee) royally hated by everybody, (he ostensibly bought the track to try and sell off all its assets) and he just had to make a crack. Actually, I wasn't even there to bet. I just stopped by to see if the place was the same old depressing dump it always was.
It was.
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09-21-2016, 12:05 AM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by barn32
I walked into Portland Meadows one day I guess about 15 years ago and the then owner who was walking out, recognized me and said, "I guess you gamblers all have to get your fix."
The guy was a lawyer (Darrel Lee) royally hated by everybody, (he ostensibly bought the track to try and sell off all its assets) and he just had to make a crack. Actually, I wasn't even there to bet. I just stopped by to see if the place was the same old depressing dump it always was.
It was.
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Very sad to hear that, thanks for sharing.
Main thought that comes to mind is:
We, horse lovers, horse racing lovers MAKE the track what it is. Not track management. WE overcome their stupidity, their lack of respect, lack of insight and lack of love for the game we adore.
Not the case at all tracks but again, my main thought to your story.
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09-21-2016, 12:17 AM
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BC Canada
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,286
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I am a casual follower of Portland. They often get a few from Hastings after the meet ends here in late October. Maybe we can get some chatter going throughout the winter...
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09-21-2016, 12:20 AM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by HuggingTheRail
I am a casual follower of Portland. They often get a few from Hastings after the meet ends here in late October. Maybe we can get some chatter going throughout the winter...
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Where does that awesome rider, who thinks 8 wide is the way to go and poses for the camera (thinking he won) but really lost, go, after Hastings is over?
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09-21-2016, 12:23 AM
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BC Canada
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by EMD4ME
Where does that awesome rider, who thinks 8 wide is the way to go and poses for the camera (thinking he won) but really lost, go, after Hastings is over?
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This is his first year here, and he won one last weekend!
Aqueduct inner?
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09-21-2016, 12:24 AM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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NY has Chad Brown with 1/3 of a field in a stake and Portland Meadows has Roddina Barrett, with 3 of the 7 horses in the Sunday co feature. A $10,000 STAKE.
I hope Aaron Gryder doesn't ship in for 1 of her mounts  
P.S. Yes, it is a $10,000 Stake. I didn't forget to add a zero, it is not $100K. It is $10K.
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09-21-2016, 12:26 AM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by HuggingTheRail
This is his first year here, and he won one last weekend!
Aqueduct inner? |
That would be awesome! I would love to see Mr. Stewart riding on the AQU inner! Just for the chaos (safe but funny chaos) that he would cause 
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09-21-2016, 12:26 AM
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BC Canada
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Rocco is riding a few - if he rides the meet, he could have a win percentage of 40%
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09-21-2016, 12:27 AM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by HuggingTheRail
Rocco is riding a few - if he rides the meet, he could have a win percentage of 40%
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I agree. Rocco right now, is my Favorite jockey in all of America.
He could win 60% there. Not even kidding.
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09-21-2016, 12:33 AM
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BC Canada
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by EMD4ME
I agree. Rocco right now, is my Favorite jockey in all of America.
He could win 60% there. Not even kidding.
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Jake Samuels and Kassie Guglielmino had good meets last year. Thought one/both may try EmD, but both stuck to the fair meets throughout the Pacific Northwest this summer.
Now look what you've done....got me talking Portland Meadows...
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09-21-2016, 12:38 AM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by HuggingTheRail
Jake Samuels and Kassie Guglielmino had good meets last year. Thought one/both may try EmD, but both stuck to the fair meets throughout the Pacific Northwest this summer.
Now look what you've done....got me talking Portland Meadows... |
HA HA HA HA. You should thank me, not knock me
I couldn't wait for Kubinova to get pregnant. She was the human scarecrow and ended up riding many horses I liked in a race. Thankfully she had a baby
Kassie looks like she's trying to make sure the horse doesn't know someone is on his/her back. I've never seen such a weak rider in my life 
Jake is OK for PM.
If Zunino or Matias stick around, they might win a few due to attrition (or whatever Rocco leaves behind LOL).
What did you think of last year's announcer? (just kidding, was trying to bait you into talking MORE about Portland Meadows).
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09-21-2016, 12:43 AM
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Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Goldfield,NV
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always heard it was a shithole , but i used to go down to yavapai downs, is it worse than there? if it is I can only imagine the welfare recipients that must loiter the property.
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09-21-2016, 12:48 AM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Originally Posted by Run Nicholas Run
always heard it was a shithole , but i used to go down to yavapai downs, is it worse than there? if it is I can only imagine the welfare recipients that must loiter the property.
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Wait, you've been to Aqueduct and the Genting's racino as well?
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09-21-2016, 12:53 AM
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BC Canada
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by EMD4ME
Kassie looks like she's trying to make sure the horse doesn't know someone is on his/her back. I've never seen such a weak rider in my life
Jake is OK for PM.
If Zunino or Matias stick around, they might win a few due to attrition (or whatever Rocco leaves behind LOL).
What did you think of last year's announcer? (just kidding, was trying to bait you into talking MORE about Portland Meadows). |
Jake sits well on a horse. He is not afraid to move into spots many others won't go - but is not dangerous. He also seemed to understand that gunning it in sprints on the sloppy tracks was a good move (if you believe in track bias LOL )
Announcer? I rarely listen to the races. I'll listen to Jukich at Hastings, because I have for 25+years. Geller at Woodbine, Peter Berry at Mtr, Vic when he is back....not too many others.
I know I'm going to download the form tomorrow....thanks EMD 
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