Goodbye Belmont for now.

dellinger63 · #1 10-22-2006, 10:20 AM

Closing day starts the wind down of the racing season for me as I always take off from the end of Nov to mid February. This summer has been by far the most enjoyable though far from profitable and I think the DT (posters) and host Steve B are owed a big thank you from me. I'll save the hugs for BC day. Just Kidding but seriously THANK YOU one and all. (even you scuds) though sometimes I do miss the fights.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #2 10-22-2006, 10:34 AM

yes dell..steve is no 1...a big thanks to him and the rest of the mods ..if this site and the posters were = to a race horse..its grade one multiple winner..

Revolution · #3 10-22-2006, 10:39 AM

I lose all interest in horse racing when they leave Belmont too. I will watch the Breeders Cup, but won't pay attention until around the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream, and then I only follow the triple crown until they get back to Belmont.

I probably will still listen to ATRAB though because I have to get my money for my radio subscripton.

Kasept · #4 10-22-2006, 10:57 AM

Thx for the kinds words guys.. It's the Trailers that make the Forum fun and informative... and hopefully profitable. It has indeed been a great run from June to now at BEL and SAR.. I happen to love the Big A though, even the Inner Tube! Last winter was great competition thanks to PJ Campo's clever race writing, and this year should be good too...

Rev, think you'll enjoy ATRAB.. Rest of SIRIUS is terrific too..

dellinger63 · #5 10-22-2006, 09:57 PM

well Steve from Barney you know we have you on in the office and in the car. Now if I can only get the trains to have ATRAB on. LOL. There is always the archive but I'll see ya after next w/e.

Will travel for horses.
Let me change my signature line now as I'm still developing.

dellinger63 · #6 10-22-2006, 10:15 PM

C'mon captain you never say goodbye or goodnight. Declare your bias Mr. Byk! Goodnight friend!

dellinger63 · #7 10-22-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardus

Although I've stated previously that there is nothing like a big stakes day at Saratoga and that Keeneland is a wonderful place that all must see, Belmont Park is my favorite venue.

Its enormity makes it unique and its atmosphere leaves it in the upper echelon of American racing.

Even as the quality of racing has slipped noticably over the past few racing seasons, the daily Belmont fare is surpassed only by Saratoga's.

Opening day of the spring meet is one of my favorite racing days of the season. Moving from Aqueduct to Belmont in early May mirrors the change of seasons. You feel rejuvenated by Belmont after a dreary winter and rainy April at "The Big A."

"Big Sandy" dseserves its moniker: Beautiful Belmont Park!

I can't agree more though Toga is as close to heaven I've ever been. Steve B. will never rest and that's why we all love him.....

dellinger63 · #8 10-22-2006, 10:40 PM

cool but have you've seen toga from the patio of the que with Steve running crazy finishing a weeks work in an hour and Jerry Brown giving winners and the knowledge of 60 beers cooling and watching it all?
My Heaven
Not to mention Sciacca with his golf cart, Frankel stopping by for a 'samwich' and the rest.
Fogetaboutit!

repent · #9 10-22-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Revolution

I lose all interest in horse racing when they leave Belmont too. I will watch the Breeders Cup, but won't pay attention until around the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream, and then I only follow the triple crown until they get back to Belmont.

I probably will still listen to ATRAB though because I have to get my money for my radio subscripton.

man,
how can you not get pumped for inner track Aqueduct.
nothing better than playing the inner track like the day before Christmas when all your friends and family are shopping, going to Church, and being all "christmasy".

and you are stuck inside your house in front of your computer with TVG on one television in the bedroom and HRTV on the other television in the den.

best time of the year.

Repent

blackthroatedwind · #10 10-22-2006, 11:36 PM

Aqueduct hasn't been open the day before Christmas in quite a few years....unfortunately.

repent · #11 10-22-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Aqueduct hasn't been open the day before Christmas in quite a few years....unfortunately.

you know what i mean though.
it runs during the holidays.
maybe its like the 23rd or somethng, but the point is that Aqueduct always seems to be there for us.
same with Santa Anita.
when all anyone wants to talk about is the season of giving and sharing and all that holiday propaganda, Aqueduct is running.
I can just watch and wager on it and its an excuse for all my family to leave me alone b/c its something they dont get.

Repent

blackthroatedwind · #12 10-22-2006, 11:42 PM

I know, and I agree, and was just joking about how the last few years they have taken a full week off around Christmas ( I think it was 9 full days last year ) and it is definitely the longest week of the year for me.

repent · #13 10-22-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I know, and I agree, and was just joking about how the last few years they have taken a full week off around Christmas ( I think it was 9 full days last year ) and it is definitely the longest week of the year for me.

damn,
you are right.
they were off for a full week last year.
santa anita wasnt were they?
I remember playing that and maybe Calder right around Christmas.

thats the great thing about our game, b/c of the wagering aspect of it, there will almost always be some track running somewhere, at all times.

Repent

blackthroatedwind · #14 10-23-2006, 12:06 AM

Santa Anita doesn't start until the day after Christmas ( it may have been the 27th this past year ). But, there is always Calder.

No doubt, racing is really a good friend in the winter. I mean, it's always a good friend but something about getting up late on a cold day in February, laying in bed, and betting the races.

repent · #15 10-23-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Santa Anita doesn't start until the day after Christmas ( it may have been the 27th this past year ). But, there is always Calder.

No doubt, racing is really a good friend in the winter. I mean, it's always a good friend but something about getting up late on a cold day in February, laying in bed, and betting the races.

ok,
so the Malibu must be on opening day then?

b/c I remember almost always playing that card the day after Christmas or close abouts.

Repent

blackthroatedwind · #16 10-23-2006, 12:10 AM

Yeah, it is traditional for SA to open on the 26th with the Malibu. Seems like it is often one of the best races of the year.

#17 10-23-2006, 12:11 AM

I like The Big A. I make most of my money in the winter. I love Hollywood, Santa Anita and The Big A.

repent · #18 10-23-2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by eurobounce

I like The Big A. I make most of my money in the winter. I love Hollywood, Santa Anita and The Big A.

i was much the same.
I dont even want to talk about Hollypark now though.
Friday night racing at Hollypark during the summer used to be one of my favorite things in all of life.
now, I dont even know if I will bother to watch.

Repent

#19 10-23-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by repent

i was much the same.
I dont even want to talk about Hollypark now though.
Friday night racing at Hollypark during the summer used to be one of my favorite things in all of life.
now, I dont even know if I will bother to watch.

Repent

You are right about that. I will prob have to sit out Hoolywood this year. But I love that friday night racing.

#20 10-23-2006, 12:21 AM

But The Big A has plenty of opportunity for money.