Wood Memorial - Sumwon Partners

pmacdaddy · #1 03-09-2007, 10:05 AM

We have a group of guys who have made the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct a bit of a tradition. There will be 4 Sumwon Partners in our group and it sounds like there will be at least a few other Sumwon folks there as well.

Could be a good opportunity for some on the NY people involved in the Partnership to meet up. Of course we would also be happy to share a cocktail with anyone from the site, not just the Partnership.

We have a reservation in the Resteraunt, I think it is $50pp which includes seating and buffet. However, we can pick any good spot and time to meet up that day. Maybe one of the bars there. Is it called The Man 'O War Room?

Looking forward to it.

Pat

Sightseek · #2 03-09-2007, 10:14 AM

Sniper and I will be there any time any place works for us.

It would be great to meet fellow partners!

Looks like the day should draw some fairly decent horses too.

SniperSB23 · #3 03-09-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by pmacdaddy

We have a group of guys who have made the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct a bit of a tradition. There will be 4 Sumwon Partners in our group and it sounds like there will be at least a few other Sumwon folks there as well.

Could be a good opportunity for some on the NY people involved in the Partnership to meet up. Of course we would also be happy to share a cocktail with anyone from the site, not just the Partnership.

We have a reservation in the Resteraunt, I think it is $50pp which includes seating and buffet. However, we can pick any good spot and time to meet up that day. Maybe one of the bars there. Is it called The Man 'O War Room?

Looking forward to it.

Pat

Yup, we'll be there. I think we are just going general admission. We like to stay mobile and watch the races from the rail (yes, even in the sleet last year we were out there). So as long as people are meeting somewhere we can get to with general admission then we'll be there to meet up.

Sightseek · #4 03-09-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Yup, we'll be there. I think we are just going general admission. We like to stay mobile and watch the races from the rail (yes, even in the sleet last year we were out there). So as long as people are meeting somewhere we can get to with general admission then we'll be there to meet up.

The things you do for Sir Greeley....

SniperSB23 · #5 03-09-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

The things you do for Sir Greeley....

That stupid Pletcher rabbit had to go and ruin everything.

blackthroatedwind · #6 03-09-2007, 12:15 PM

I'm should be in Equestris that day.

Sightseek · #7 03-13-2007, 01:02 PM

Swap Fliparoo & Philski will be there with sniper & I as well!

Storm Cadet · #8 03-18-2007, 03:38 PM

I'll be there as hoops season is over!

Wood Memorial on the 7th then off to Keeneland for the Toyota Bluegrass

Can two race tracks be more different-Big A and Keeneland?

Grits · #9 03-19-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

I'll be there as hoops season is over!

Wood Memorial on the 7th then off to Keeneland for the Toyota Bluegrass

Can two race tracks be more different-Big A and Keeneland?

For many years I've stepped inside, in front of the TVs at Keeneland, while live racing is on there to watch the Wood going off from NY.

randallscott35 · #10 03-19-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm should be in Equestris that day.

Get us a table with a good view please.

Storm Cadet · #11 03-19-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm should be in Equestris that day.

Is MANNY the maitre D still around? He won the suit did he not against NYRA?

pointman · #12 03-20-2007, 09:32 AM

Ah, Manny, you are just a few bucks from a table on the wire, reservation or not.

pmacdaddy · #13 03-20-2007, 10:46 AM

Looks like there are four Graded Stakes on Wood Day (Excelsior BC, Wood Memorial, Bayshore and Carter).

Hopefully, the weather cooperates better than last year.

Grits · #14 04-02-2007, 11:31 AM

Thinking of possibly driving up . . . I just looked at the 10 day weather forecast for NY.

Folks, there's only going to be a 45 degree high on Saturday and with any wind blowing off that bay that's mighty chilly.

Gotta think a bit on this one, having not bothered with early reservations and such.

44 is COLD with wind.

Cajungator26 · #15 04-02-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Grits

Thinking of possibly driving up . . . I just looked at the 10 day weather forecast for NY.

Folks, there's only going to be a 45 degree high on Saturday and with any wind blowing off that bay that's mighty chilly.

Gotta think a bit on this one, having not bothered with early reservations and such.

44 is COLD with wind.

For us girls raised in the south, it's cold even without the wind! Have fun, dg!

Storm Cadet · #16 04-02-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Grits

Thinking of possibly driving up . . . I just looked at the 10 day weather forecast for NY.

Folks, there's only going to be a 45 degree high on Saturday and with any wind blowing off that bay that's mighty chilly.

Gotta think a bit on this one, having not bothered with early reservations and such.

44 is COLD with wind.

C'Mon girl...pack a jacket and hat...and watch the Big A races and Keeneland. I'll go early and get a table in the Man 'O War room if your coming. I'd like to meet up with all the other DT'ers attending.

SC

Grits · #17 04-02-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

C'Mon girl...pack a jacket and hat...and watch the Big A races and Keeneland. I'll go early and get a table in the Man 'O War room if your coming. I'd like to meet up with all the other DT'ers attending.

SC

SC,

I'd think if one doesn't have dining reservations by now, that would be iffy.

I'll work on a hotel first. One that will accept my little dog.

And you're right, I can handle the cold, that's not a problem.

The problem is finding something not horribly far from Aqueduct, but SAFE, if you know what I'm saying.

When I stay on Long Island I don't have to worry, but near Jamaica and Ozone Park . . . whole 'nuther matter.

Sightseek · #18 04-02-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Grits

Thinking of possibly driving up . . . I just looked at the 10 day weather forecast for NY.

Folks, there's only going to be a 45 degree high on Saturday and with any wind blowing off that bay that's mighty chilly.

Gotta think a bit on this one, having not bothered with early reservations and such.

44 is COLD with wind.

This is a blessing compared to the sleet and less than 30 degree temps sniper and I endured last year. We were the only people outside to look at the horses.

Storm Cadet · #19 04-02-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Grits

SC,

I'd think if one doesn't have dining reservations by now, that would be iffy.

I'll work on a hotel first. One that will accept my little dog.

And you're right, I can handle the cold, that's not a problem.

The problem is finding something not horribly far from Aqueduct, but SAFE, if you know what I'm saying.

When I stay on Long Island I don't have to worry, but near Jamaica and Ozone Park . . . whole 'nuther matter.

The Man O War room is public no admission...1st come 1st serve. If you get there early enough, you can snag tables. Just like Saratoga outside.

Hotels: Now thats a different story....we (St Johns) have some local hotels, but I'm not sure about pets!

Let me know.

pmacdaddy · #20 04-02-2007, 03:03 PM

Thw Wood Memorial is approaching quickly.

Between this, Sumwon's first start for us and the prospect of a NY Bred Partnership, it is safe to say I'm getting fired up.

Any suggestions on where/when we should get together at the Wood. Based on weather forecast, I am thinking we should shoot for indoors.

I would suggest Man 'O War Room. Maybe 1/2 hour before first Post, or between two of the earlier races.

What do you think?