ASD TRACK CHATTER

[maddog42]

Before I turn into a sore loser and swell up like a sullen toad: Congratulations
to all who particpated and especially to those who officiated, sponsored and did all the nasty bookkeeping (track collector).

Thanks a lot gang.

[maddog42]

I stay up nights thinking of devious ways to increase the work load of people calculating the banks of people in these contests. One of my most sinister ideas that might appeal to people unhappy with the current rules of banking the entire amount(on the last day) without doing a 3 race parlay: Impose some sort of penalty for those not completing the 3 race parlay but still encourage people to keep betting after the first loss of the day. 25%? 50%?
Just another idea. This would encourage people to complete the parlay instead of sitting on it.

[Aner]

I see my tactic of sitting on a big nest egg for weeks with only one leg of the parlay in has been the impetus of a lot of rule change discussion. For the record, I would be happy to see a rule change requiring a 3 horse parlay to bank at any time. My original intent was to wait for the final week and decide then how to proceed.

I ended up on a trip to the east for the last week without access to any computer. My flight from Boston to Oakland arrived at 11:30 PM last night so I couldn't make a bet had I wanted to. Probably a good thing for me because I like to bet and my hit rate is low. Just read the final day picks and comments. Talk about pressure and excitement - it doesn't get better than that. It was a dog fight to the end. Congratulations Eddy1.

[maddog42]

Originally Posted by Aner

I see my tactic of sitting on a big nest egg for weeks with only one leg of the parlay in has been the impetus of a lot of rule change discussion.

Everything you did was within the rules of the contest. I probably would have done the same thing in your position. Too bad about the travel knocking you out of bets. You had a tactical advantage. Good luck.

[notoutofpounds]

Maidens ! Get your Maidens here !

Five of eight races are Maiden Claimers on Friday July 12, 2013.

Smart Promotion punched his Manitoba Derby ticket last night.

[woodtoo]

Originally Posted by notoutofpounds

Smart Promotion punched his Manitoba Derby ticket last night.

That was one Smart Strike in my book Nice local debut.

[woodtoo]

Oh by the way did you key him in the pick 4?

[notoutofpounds]

Originally Posted by woodtoo

Oh by the way did you key him in the pick 4?

I had to key him, as Jon Q is suffering from that dreaded equine malady Seconditis.

[maclr11]

Smart Promotion may not be the Derby horse to fear
Rumor has it Broadway Empire will be nominated for the Manitoba Derby

[notoutofpounds]

Broadway Empire looks a lot better than his stable mate.

I figure that Stormin Monarcho will be returning for the Derby. He has been working out at Canterbury and runs good fresh.

The locals seem many lengths back of these two horses.

[maclr11]

Stormin Monarcho will be here Wednesday night for the Harry Jeffrey.
Nominations are on the ASD website
Agent Scully is an interesting nomination as she might be very competitive in our weak 3 year old colt crop.

[notoutofpounds]

Anyone doing the Downs tonight ?

Conclave is in for $3500 and there should be at least a couple claims entered.

In the $50,000 RC Anderson I give the nod to Key to Glory. She has been chasing the top 3 year old filly here in her last two races. JR up ML 2-1.

[maclr11]

As always I'm there
Conclave is scratched, he shouldnt be claimed, he has a long list of problems
But the chuckwagons would have wanted him for sure, three scratches in that race

A Key to Glory looks like the one to beat in the Anderson

[notoutofpounds]

I just read your Manitoba Derby Day preview and it was really informative. Keep up the good work !