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Well, one thing is that Travis had to make that line days ago. He may have heard some talk about a scratch, but the horse is still entered and people can change their minds.
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If he doesn't scratch, and he hasn't yet, he's going to be a lot higher than you think. The last two (Preakness, ALW at SA) have been dreadful.
I would have made him 10-1.
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10-1 against this group?!? Esp with races like The Kentucky Derby and The Preakness in his pp's, running poorly or not.
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Well maybe the line is right.Travis is one savvy guy. I think NYRA brought some criticism on him by touting him as the linemaker. Eric Donovan did the line for years and nobody criticised him because they didn't know him.
I think he's doing good. It's a great job and an awful job. Might as well stand naked out on the track. Over the last few years I've met Travis and Nick and think they are the nicest young men. I love younger guys who love the races like we do. I feel like racing isn't dying and young guys like what I have always liked. I like their enthusiasm, their interest. It reminds me of me years ago. |
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Saw this while searching for Firing Line on there |
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If I knew a horse was scratching, I would still make the line as if the horse were running. No doubt the first time that happens, they would decide to run.
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Isn't there a REVISED ML after scratc hes ?
john white has mentioned doing this, also when races r taken off the turf.
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I believe he's the only one who does it.
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They are kicking the **** out of you today all day on TVG, Trav
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Who was? It happens. I missed a few horses today.
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Classy
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I think your doing fine man. Congrats on the gig
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Reading comprehension another of your weaknesses. Curruthas and Catonboth agreeing on soft morning lines as were Simon and Joyce (?) earlier. I'm a supporter ya Mook ya.
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Why is it not standard practice to revise ml after scratches and surface changes ?
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Jon White does do it and I thinks he updates on twitter and the SA website. Saratoga is a different bird. Jon doesn't get rain and has generally shorter fields to begin with. Not to minimize what he does, he's great. Travis has 31 scratches today. Plus bring in some MTOs.
Scratches didn't come out today until 11. He's probably working on Monday. Today is what it is. |