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Old 07-18-2009, 12:31 AM
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who's calling the 6th race Friday night in Vic's place? Hope all is OK
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Old 07-18-2009, 01:19 AM
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who's calling the 6th race Friday night in Vic's place? Hope all is OK
That was old school Craig Ingram. Vic was back for the 7th
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Old 07-18-2009, 09:48 AM
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good insight into Vic and his health issue....

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stori...-cl/?uniontrib
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Old 07-18-2009, 06:39 PM
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Yes I did react too soon. It just seemed odd to have a stand in without saying anything before.
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Old 07-19-2009, 12:02 AM
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Yes I did react too soon. It just seemed odd to have a stand in without saying anything before.
I did say something. I introduced him at about 18 mins to post. Then went to the paddock to watch Neil Drysdale saddle Cold East Wind and talk to Joel.

I thought Old School did a great job!
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Old 07-19-2009, 12:18 AM
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I did say something. I introduced him at about 18 mins to post. Then went to the paddock to watch Neil Drysdale saddle Cold East Wind and talk to Joel.

I thought Old School did a great job!

Vic its good that your back

Where will you call the races when(if) Hollywood Park closes.
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Old 07-19-2009, 01:23 AM
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Vic its good that your back

Where will you call the races when(if) Hollywood Park closes.
When Hollywood closes I'm out of the announcing business. That's why for the time being I'm wearing two hats. When I got engaged I made a promise to Tina and her daughter Lilly that when HP shuts down I wouldn't go back out on the road to another out of town track.

When and if that happens I'll be a full time agent and probably do some freelancing for TVG.
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Old 07-19-2009, 02:15 AM
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When Hollywood closes I'm out of the announcing business. That's why for the time being I'm wearing two hats. When I got engaged I made a promise to Tina and her daughter Lilly that when HP shuts down I wouldn't go back out on the road to another out of town track.

When and if that happens I'll be a full time agent and probably do some freelancing for TVG.
But you will continue your position as announcing mentor?
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Old 07-19-2009, 02:45 AM
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But you will continue your position as announcing mentor?
Only for a select few.
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Old 07-19-2009, 02:50 AM
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When Hollywood closes I'm out of the announcing business. That's why for the time being I'm wearing two hats. When I got engaged I made a promise to Tina and her daughter Lilly that when HP shuts down I wouldn't go back out on the road to another out of town track.

When and if that happens I'll be a full time agent and probably do some freelancing for TVG.
I for one will miss you buddy....as I think your a rare talent who has made following the Hollywood meets enjoyable and interesting. I applaud your priorities to your "wife and daughter to be" and truly wish the list stops at 1) broken hip 2) TIA or RIND 3) multiple episodes of agitated hypertensive crisis secondary to univited opinions pertaining to how you make your living...

Hopefully your health will solidify with a reduction of daily stress and the love of a good woman in a happy house......good luck.
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Old 07-20-2009, 02:36 PM
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Default Vic Stauffer. Are you calling Santa Rosa this year?

With Rosario on such a roll, I'm just curious how you're going to handle the situation. Can you handle his book while you're calling races in Santa Rosa for 2 weeks? Did you give up your stint at SR to be on track at Del Mar? I think I know what I'd do, but it's an interesting situation. Glad to hear you back at the mike for the last week of Hollypark. Great job as usual.
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Old 07-20-2009, 04:14 PM
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good insight into Vic and his health issue....

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stori...-cl/?uniontrib

Slew - look about 2/3 of the way down this article, it says he won't do the fair. It's a bummer, I was looking forward to hearing his calls next week. I guess we'll be hearing more of Frank this summer...
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Old 07-20-2009, 04:36 PM
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Thanks. I don't see how he could leave the Del Mar backstretch scene for 2 weeks anyway while he's handling Rosario's book. He's making a heckuva lot more money booking mounts than calling races.
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Old 07-20-2009, 04:53 PM
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Vic, its always a pleasure to see you on TVG, so I'll look forward to that.
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Old 07-21-2009, 12:17 AM
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Vic, its always a pleasure to see you on TVG, so I'll look forward to that.

Ditto. Hope you are feeling well.
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Old 07-21-2009, 12:29 AM
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Thanks guys. I am feeling much better. Looking forward to trying to help Joel keep the momentum going at DM. Won't be easy. Bejarano and Gomez will be there from the beginning and are both loaded.

I've let TVG know that I'm available to fill in in a pinch during Del Mar so you might see me a few times. Hope so. I always enjoy being on the network when my schedule allows.

See ya at the seashore!!

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Old 07-21-2009, 01:40 AM
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Thanks guys. I am feeling much better. Looking forward to trying to help Joel keep the momentum going at DM. Won't be easy. Bejarano and Gomez will be there from the beginning and are both loaded.

I've let TVG know that I'm available to fill in in a pinch during Del Mar so you might see me a few times. Hope so. I always enjoy being on the network when my schedule allows.

See ya at the seashore!!

V
It's been a pleasure listening to your calls.. Always will remember the earthquake call as my sister lives in LA. and I phoned her up immediately.. She was surprised I new that they were in the middle of a quake.. The Cesario race is also a fond memory..

If you are smart you will pack your bags immediately after Delmar and head to NY. Unfortunately California racing is in turmoil and the folks who head east and plant roots first will be there before the sun sets on Ca.
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Old 07-21-2009, 02:13 AM
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It's been a pleasure listening to your calls.. Always will remember the earthquake call as my sister lives in LA. and I phoned her up immediately.. She was surprised I new that they were in the middle of a quake.. The Cesario race is also a fond memory..

If you are smart you will pack your bags immediately after Delmar and head to NY. Unfortunately California racing is in turmoil and the folks who head east and plant roots first will be there before the sun sets on Ca.
Freddy. For a smart guy that could be the worst idea I've ever heard. I'd rather flip burgers and live in So. Cal than be a millionaire anywhere else. No way no chance. If the sun sets it's setting right on top of me, my family and my jock.
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Old 07-21-2009, 02:27 AM
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Freddy. For a smart guy that could be the worst idea I've ever heard. I'd rather flip burgers and live in So. Cal than be a millionaire anywhere else. No way no chance. If the sun sets it's setting right on top of me, my family and my jock.

Please take care of yourself big guy that little event was a sentinel event as we say in the business to slow down and let the young ones leap tall buildings with a single bound....see how many days in a row you can go without being exhausted. When you pass 1000 give me a call....Let's see what your BP does the first day of Delmar.....ladies day ahhhhh nothing like it anywhere.
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Old 07-21-2009, 04:14 AM
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It's been a pleasure listening to your calls.. Always will remember the earthquake call as my sister lives in LA. and I phoned her up immediately.. She was surprised I new that they were in the middle of a quake.. The Cesario race is also a fond memory..

If you are smart you will pack your bags immediately after Delmar and head to NY. Unfortunately California racing is in turmoil and the folks who head east and plant roots first will be there before the sun sets on Ca.
Rosario just won the Hollywood Park jock's title by 10 races. Rosario won 79 races at Hollywood Park this meet. That's more than any other jock has won at the HP Spring/Summer meet in 6 years. Not only that, he's on pace to eclipse $12 million in purses this year. He's the 6th leading rider in the nation in purses won.

I think it's probably a good idea for Joel and Vic to stay here in Southern California. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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