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Old 10-29-2007, 07:00 PM
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Can this really be true.

I've just read on a certain networking site that at this years BC (maybe at all of them, i'm not sure) that jockeys were getting charged for parking permits, and owners are also charged for entry badges.

Surely this cannot be true for something that is billed as the "world championships"

Also, Sam Houston the "likely" host for the BC in 2010...... this has to be a joke, right? Apparently this was written in the Monmouth race programme.
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:05 PM
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Did they beat out Dubai?
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:08 PM
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First post in Dubai... 4am? Classic will run at noon. Then, you will have time to play afternoon cards of US racetracks.
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:21 PM
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Did they beat out Dubai?
Was there any reason for deleting your previous sensible post?

I asked a question. If jocks and owners really do have to pay, that is just stupid.
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:30 PM
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There's was a thread here already, I'm not sure what the resolution was.

http://derbytrail.com/forums/showthr...light=monmouth
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:35 PM
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There's was a thread here already, I'm not sure what the resolution was.

http://derbytrail.com/forums/showthr...light=monmouth
Okay, thanks.

I apologise. i didn't see that thread. I did have a quick look to see if anything had been posted but i obviously didn't look hard enough.

Sorry.
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Old 10-29-2007, 07:41 PM
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This article says they will choose 2009 in July?

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38514

I've seen Mountaineer as the frontrunner for 2009 and Dubai for 2010. I'm sure there are helpful people on this board that will clarify that.
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:01 PM
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This article says they will choose 2009 in July?

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38514

I've seen Mountaineer as the frontrunner for 2009 and Dubai for 2010. I'm sure there are helpful people on this board that will clarify that.
Bring it on!
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:08 PM
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This article says they will choose 2009 in July?

http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38514

I've seen Mountaineer as the frontrunner for 2009 and Dubai for 2010. I'm sure there are helpful people on this board that will clarify that.
You have really lost your mind if you think Mountaineer will get the Breeder's Cup. They have as much shot as Penn National and Fairmount Park
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:36 PM
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You have really lost your mind if you think Mountaineer will get the Breeder's Cup. They have as much shot as Penn National and Fairmount Park
Or Sam Houston.
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Old 10-29-2007, 08:43 PM
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If y9ou guys aren't joking... even Canterbury has a chance down the road lol
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A frozen track would be better than what we saw this weekend.
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:09 PM
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Old 10-29-2007, 09:11 PM
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with what they charge the fans for seats I wouldn't be surprised what the B.C. committee charges anyone or do.
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It needs to be at Tampa Bay Downs one year.

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A frozen track would be better than what we saw this weekend.
It was sloppy, but it was fair. I think for the amount of rain that they recieved they did a pretty damn good job.
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Old 10-29-2007, 10:24 PM
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A frozen track would be better than what we saw this weekend.
More so, how can you control torrential downpours? I agree that it sucked for the players but you can't fault for Monmouth for that. They did the best they could with the hand they are dealt.
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Old 10-29-2007, 11:07 PM
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Do you think the BC races should have been delayed (due to track conditions) for a day? A week?
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Old 10-29-2007, 11:16 PM
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I was there and felt they did a great job of hosting it despite the weather and unfortunate event that occurred in the classic. Staff was very pleasant & tellers were abundant. Never had to wait long for anything (Beer, Food, Bathroom Lines, most cases able to bet right before Post-Time) etc. Staff did a very good job IMHO. Weather was not their fault.
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Old 10-29-2007, 11:20 PM
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Churchill will act like they don't want it and say they need more money from the BC since the revenue isn't there.

The tax incentives and boosted interest/handle will possibly put it there every year.

Wouldn't be a bad idea. Like Royal Ascot but all in one day.
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