I'll be going both days. Since I work 1/2 day on Fridays, I won't be there for the entire day on Friday, but will be there with bells on Saturday morning.
Anyone else planning on attending?
OMG I wish I was! Please tell me you're taking your camera and you'll have lots of photos!
I'm not going to the BC, but I did have the good fortune to be in NY for Belmont's "Super Saturday" of BC Preps. What a day! Princess of Sylmar running right past Royal Delta in the Beldame. Ron the Greek's stunning sub-2 minute Jockey Club Gold Cup, and our 2012 Arlington Million winner Little Mike getting back to his winning ways in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic by holding off horses on his left and right by the slimmest of "head bobs".
As much fun as that day was, I can only imagine how cool the BC must be! To those of you going, I'll just say I wish I could be there too.
My favorite moment that day: A man with a distinct NY accent shouting at Mike Smith (on Royal Delta) in the paddock..."You've got the best horse, just don't fall off!!". (Turns out he didn't have the best horse that day.)
Quote from: Vic in Chicago on October 26, 2013, 04:21:33 PM
I'm not going to the BC, but I did have the good fortune to be in NY for Belmont's "Super Saturday" of BC Preps. What a day! Princess of Sylmar running right past Royal Delta in the Beldame. Ron the Greek's stunning sub-2 minute Jockey Club Gold Cup, and our 2012 Arlington Million winner Little Mike getting back to his winning ways in the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic by holding off horses on his left and right by the slimmest of "head bobs".
As much fun as that day was, I can only imagine how cool the BC must be! To those of you going, I'll just say I wish I could be there too.
My favorite moment that day: A man with a distinct NY accent shouting at Mike Smith (on Royal Delta) in the paddock..."You've got the best horse, just don't fall off!!". (Turns out he didn't have the best horse that day.)
Then you probably heard me screaming from there, rooting on Princess of Sylmar in the stretch. The Distaff will have a short field, but a good one.
I know of at least 1 member of this board who is oh, about 100 miles away and COULD go to the BC, but he's not. And he's not a bad handicapper either. He picked Vale of York over Lookin at Lucky in the Juvy the year Zenyatta won the Classic. Not bad. But then we both looked at his PPs and wondered why he was going off at such high odds. Nice payoff for that wager.
Will be there - driving up Friday will make it in the AM and ALL day Saturday!
Dusty, when you go into the Santa Anita Racetrack's Autumn Racing Meet on Breeders' Cup Friday and Breeders' Cup Saturday, you will be hearing Trevor, who will be calling all the Breeders' Cup races for the fans at Santa Anita and the Breeders' Cup Simulcast Network on breederscup.com, calracing.com, xpressbet.com, and RTN on DISH Satellite while Larry Collmus, who will be calling all of these races exclusively on NBC Sports Network and NBC.
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 26, 2013, 04:45:25 PM
I know of at least 1 member of this board who is oh, about 100 miles away and COULD go to the BC, but he's not. And he's not a bad handicapper either. He picked Vale of York over Lookin at Lucky in the Juvy the year Zenyatta won the Classic. Not bad. But then we both looked at his PPs and wondered why he was going off at such high odds. Nice payoff for that wager.
I once saw that same individual walk into an OTB in Chicago, stay for three races (at Hawthorne) and pick all three winners. By that time he had lots of "friends" at the bar, all of whom wanted to know who he liked in the next race. They were sorry to see him go! ;D
CA is a little far for me, but I'll be watching from Churchill Downs :D
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Quote from: Zenyatta on October 26, 2013, 04:45:25 PM
I know of at least 1 member of this board who is oh, about 100 miles away and COULD go to the BC, but he's not. And he's not a bad handicapper either. He picked Vale of York over Lookin at Lucky in the Juvy the year Zenyatta won the Classic. Not bad. But then we both looked at his PPs and wondered why he was going off at such high odds. Nice payoff for that wager.
I once saw that same individual walk into an OTB in Chicago, stay for three races (at Hawthorne) and pick all three winners. By that time he had lots of "friends" at the bar, all of whom wanted to know who he liked in the next race. They were sorry to see him go! ;D
Didn't the connections of Giant Oak think he was a little odd, though? ;)
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Quote from: Vic in Chicago on October 26, 2013, 08:23:54 PM
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 26, 2013, 04:45:25 PM
I know of at least 1 member of this board who is oh, about 100 miles away and COULD go to the BC, but he's not. And he's not a bad handicapper either. He picked Vale of York over Lookin at Lucky in the Juvy the year Zenyatta won the Classic. Not bad. But then we both looked at his PPs and wondered why he was going off at such high odds. Nice payoff for that wager.
I once saw that same individual walk into an OTB in Chicago, stay for three races (at Hawthorne) and pick all three winners. By that time he had lots of "friends" at the bar, all of whom wanted to know who he liked in the next race. They were sorry to see him go! ;D
Didn't the connections of Giant Oak think he was a little odd, though? ;)
Actually, Giant Oak's connections were the ones who were a little odd.
They kept changing track surfaces, race lengths, equipment and jockeys with the Oakster, to no avail. When the poor confused horse lost, they blamed him and called him stupid. Yet, his connections never shipped him to run in SoCal, despite the existence of three classic length races (Santa Anita Handicap, Hollywood Derby, and Pacific Classic) on three artificial surface tracks that fit his plodding, come from behind style perfectly.
So who's was the fuzzy thinker? Me or the Oakster's connections?
I'm there both days.
Tin Man, if you are going to the Breeders' Cup, you will be hearing Trevor, who will be calling all of the Breeders' Cup races for the fans at Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup simulcast Network on RTN, breederscup.com, calracing.com, xpressbet.com, and the Horse Racing Radio Network live while Larry Collmus, who will be calling all of these races exclusively on NBC Sports Network and NBC. By the way, on October 20th, after I received the news that Conan O'Brien will be Trevor Denman's guest for the second race last Friday, what I decided to do on that day is to do my own race call of the same race that Mr. O'Brien called at home, and listen to Trevor's call of the other seven races from the Santa Anita Autumn Meet, instead of doing my own race call of all the races from Golden Gate Fields, on the 25th.
Quote from: mchorseracecall on October 30, 2013, 07:51:14 AM
Tin Man, if you are going to the Breeders' Cup, you will be hearing Trevor, who will be calling all of the Breeders' Cup races for the fans at Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup simulcast Network on RTN, breederscup.com, calracing.com, xpressbet.com, and the Horse Racing Radio Network live while Larry Collmus, who will be calling all of these races exclusively on NBC Sports Network and NBC. By the way, on October 20th, after I received the news that Conan O'Brien will be Trevor Denman's guest for the second race last Friday, what I decided to do on that day is to do my own race call of the same race that Mr. O'Brien called at home, and listen to Trevor's call of the other seven races from the Santa Anita Autumn Meet, instead of doing my own race call of all the races from Golden Gate Fields, on the 25th.
I'd much rather hear Vic ... But what can you do?
Trevor will do in a pinch ... When Vic isn't available.
The bright side is that Hollywood Park is about to start ... So we'll get Vic for another 7 weeks or so! :)
Quote from: The Tin Man on October 30, 2013, 08:06:03 AM
I'd much rather hear Vic ... But what can you do?
Trevor will do in a pinch ... When Vic isn't available.
The bright side is that Hollywood Park is about to start ... So we'll get Vic for another 7 weeks or so! :)
Tin Man, according to racing journalist Ray Paulick, starting on December 26th 2013, Trevor will be calling all the races from the expand Santa Anita's regular racing meet, Del Mar summer meet, Santa Anita Autumn Meet, and the inaugural Del Mar Fall Meet. However, there will be two thoroughbred racing meets at Los Alamitos, one of them which will be on the week after the Santa Anita Regular Meet, and one of them will be on the week after the inaugural Del Mar Fall Meet. The two thoroughbred racing meets at Los Alamitos, will not be affecting the year around Quarter Horse racing meet at this Orange County track, so I am sure Vic might get the job of calling the thoroughbred races from Los Alamitos in the afternoon, while Ed Burgart, who will be calling the quarter horse races at night in July 2014.
Quote from: mchorseracecall on October 30, 2013, 07:51:14 AM
Tin Man, if you are going to the Breeders' Cup, you will be hearing Trevor, who will be calling all of the Breeders' Cup races for the fans at Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup simulcast Network on RTN, breederscup.com, calracing.com, xpressbet.com, and the Horse Racing Radio Network live while Larry Collmus, who will be calling all of these races exclusively on NBC Sports Network and NBC. By the way, on October 20th, after I received the news that Conan O'Brien will be Trevor Denman's guest for the second race last Friday, what I decided to do on that day is to do my own race call of the same race that Mr. O'Brien called at home, and listen to Trevor's call of the other seven races from the Santa Anita Autumn Meet, instead of doing my own race call of all the races from Golden Gate Fields, on the 25th.
Are you going to the Breeders Cup, mc?
Quote from: pointgivenfan on October 30, 2013, 08:44:07 AM
Are you going to the Breeders Cup, mc?
No, I will be watching all the Breeders' Cup races with Trevor Denman's call on calracing.com, and go to a restaurant to have a nice dinner with my family after the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Quote from: pointgivenfan on October 30, 2013, 08:44:07 AM
Are you going to the Breeders Cup, mc?
No, I will be watching all the Breeders' Cup races with Trevor Denman's call on calracing.com, and go to a restaurant to have a nice dinner with my family after the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Why settle for that when you and your family could go to the races and hear Denman in person?
Seeing as you live in California, surely that is an option.
And as a friendly suggestion, since this thread is about who is (or is not) attending the Breeders Cup, I would recommend leaving any future comments about racecallers in the other thread you already created about that same topic. ;)
Opting for the CashCall Futurity and seeing racing at Hollywood Park instead.
Quote from: Man o Taz on October 30, 2013, 12:47:07 PM
Opting for the CashCall Futurity and seeing racing at Hollywood Park instead.
Yer kiddin'? Then you'll probably have to meet Dave inTj Mex and I there. And of course Tinny. :)
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Quote from: Man o Taz on October 30, 2013, 12:47:07 PM
Opting for the CashCall Futurity and seeing racing at Hollywood Park instead.
Yer kiddin'? Then you'll probably have to meet Dave inTj Mex and I there. And of course Tinny. :)
He'd better meet me there!
I'll play tour guide if he's up for it. :-)
Yup, I plan to come up to LA to say goodbye to HP, and the Hollywood Futurity would be a good day to do so!
Maybe we should rename the thread "Who's Going to Hollywood Park?" :)
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 30, 2013, 07:20:46 PM
Maybe we should rename the thread "Who's Going to Hollywood Park?" :)
OK ... I'll be there EVERY weekend ...
And they're gonna have to pry my hands off of it to get me to let go of it after closing day ends! :'(
Quote from: The Tin Man on October 30, 2013, 08:27:41 PM
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 30, 2013, 07:20:46 PM
Maybe we should rename the thread "Who's Going to Hollywood Park?" :)
OK ... I'll be there EVERY weekend ...
And they're gonna have to pry my hands off of it to get me to let go of it after closing day ends! :'(
ME TOO! Would be nice to meet you finally! I am going as much as I can while I can.
Quote from: The Tin Man on October 30, 2013, 08:06:03 AM
Quote from: mchorseracecall on October 30, 2013, 07:51:14 AM
Tin Man, if you are going to the Breeders' Cup, you will be hearing Trevor, who will be calling all of the Breeders' Cup races for the fans at Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup simulcast Network on RTN, breederscup.com, calracing.com, xpressbet.com, and the Horse Racing Radio Network live while Larry Collmus, who will be calling all of these races exclusively on NBC Sports Network and NBC. By the way, on October 20th, after I received the news that Conan O'Brien will be Trevor Denman's guest for the second race last Friday, what I decided to do on that day is to do my own race call of the same race that Mr. O'Brien called at home, and listen to Trevor's call of the other seven races from the Santa Anita Autumn Meet, instead of doing my own race call of all the races from Golden Gate Fields, on the 25th.
I'd much rather hear Vic ... But what can you do?
Trevor will do in a pinch ... When Vic isn't available.
The bright side is that Hollywood Park is about to start ... So we'll get Vic for another 7 weeks or so! :)
I so agree - I love Vic -
BACK TO TOPIC - Who is going - I am = Cigarshop is - what a fabulous couple of days! Weather looks PERFECT! :forruffian:
Quote from: Dusty on October 30, 2013, 09:42:35 PM
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Quote from: Zenyatta on October 30, 2013, 07:20:46 PM
Maybe we should rename the thread "Who's Going to Hollywood Park?" :)
OK ... I'll be there EVERY weekend ...
And they're gonna have to pry my hands off of it to get me to let go of it after closing day ends! :'(
ME TOO! Would be nice to meet you finally! I am going as much as I can while I can.
Great Dusty! Just let me know sometime when you're going and we'll track each other down. :)
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I'm going! :)
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I'm going! :)
I'm assuming you'll be in you regular spot? Will you be at Clockers' Corner Saturday morning?
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I'm going! :)
I'm assuming you'll be in you regular spot? Will you be at Clockers' Corner Saturday morning?
Yep ... My usual spot.
As far as Clocker's Corner? We asked them and they say there is no Clocker's Corner during The Breeders' Cup. If you've heard differently, I'd like to know as I really wanted to do it for the BC. Who knows? Maybe they just meant there would be no food services during the BC.
Pretense formerly Sparrow Castle and DrJohnH are at Santa Anita for the races. My second Breeders Cup! Heading out to the Thursday races after being at morning works. Would love to see fellow posters.
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I'm going! :)
I'm assuming you'll be in you regular spot? Will you be at Clockers' Corner Saturday morning?
Yep ... My usual spot.
As far as Clocker's Corner? We asked them and they say there is no Clocker's Corner during The Breeders' Cup. If you've heard differently, I'd like to know as I really wanted to do it for the BC. Who knows? Maybe they just meant there would be no food services during the BC.
Wow, no CC during the BC? That's a first as far as I know. I would like to go to CC @ around 7-8 am on Saturday, and whoever shows up from the board I will buy them coffee (for sure) or breakfast (if it's being served). How's that for a wake-up call! ;)
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I'm going! :)
I'm assuming you'll be in you regular spot? Will you be at Clockers' Corner Saturday morning?
Yep ... My usual spot.
As far as Clocker's Corner? We asked them and they say there is no Clocker's Corner during The Breeders' Cup. If you've heard differently, I'd like to know as I really wanted to do it for the BC. Who knows? Maybe they just meant there would be no food services during the BC.
Wow, no CC during the BC? That's a first as far as I know. I would like to go to CC @ around 7-8 am on Saturday, and whoever shows up from the board I will buy them coffee (for sure) or breakfast (if it's being served). How's that for a wake-up call! ;)
That's the spirit, Zenyatta!
I'll be there bright and early tomorrow ... I'll post here and let you know for sure if they're having Clocker's Corner or not. :rhrse:
Quote from: The Tin Man on October 31, 2013, 08:14:09 PM
I'll be there bright and early tomorrow ... I'll post here and let you know for sure if they're having Clocker's Corner or not. :rhrse:
PLEASE - take lots and lots of photos - and share them! :girlkiss:
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Quote from: The Tin Man on October 31, 2013, 08:14:09 PM
I'll be there bright and early tomorrow ... I'll post here and let you know for sure if they're having Clocker's Corner or not. :rhrse:
PLEASE - take lots and lots of photos - and share them! :girlkiss:
Oh ... I will ... And if you have any requests, just let me know and I'll get them to you. :)
OMG that is so SWEET of you! :thanks:
Quote from: jjacks1 on October 31, 2013, 08:24:52 PM
OMG that is so SWEET of you! :thanks:
:chickendance:
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OMG that is so SWEET of you! :thanks:
:chickendance:
I wish I could be there! I bet y'all are a lot of fun in person too! Zenyatta seems like she would be too! :happy:
Tinny how early are you going to be there tomorrow? I am going to go to the SA web site to see what they say about Clockers' Corner, if anything. I would AT LEAST like to get a cup of coffee!
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 31, 2013, 08:51:52 PM
Tinny how early are you going to be there tomorrow? I am going to go to the SA web site to see what they say about Clockers' Corner, if anything. I would AT LEAST like to get a cup of coffee!
Treat yourself! Put a shot of whiskey in that coffee! ;)
Quote from: jjacks1 on October 31, 2013, 08:55:50 PM
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 31, 2013, 08:51:52 PM
Tinny how early are you going to be there tomorrow? I am going to go to the SA web site to see what they say about Clockers' Corner, if anything. I would AT LEAST like to get a cup of coffee!
Treat yourself! Put a shot of whiskey in that coffee! ;)
That would work if I drank! ;)
Here's a helpful link for attendees. Tinny, I'll be there around noon Friday. I'll ask someone there about CC being open Saturday morning.
http://www.breederscup.com/plan-your-visit/event-details
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 31, 2013, 08:51:52 PM
Tinny how early are you going to be there tomorrow? I am going to go to the SA web site to see what they say about Clockers' Corner, if anything. I would AT LEAST like to get a cup of coffee!
I'll probably be there around 8 AM.
Quote from: The Tin Man on October 31, 2013, 09:34:05 PM
Quote from: Zenyatta on October 31, 2013, 08:51:52 PM
Tinny how early are you going to be there tomorrow? I am going to go to the SA web site to see what they say about Clockers' Corner, if anything. I would AT LEAST like to get a cup of coffee!
I'll probably be there around 8 AM.
I can be there early Saturday but not Friday. Work till 11:30. Although I may be so wiped after tomorrow I may wimp out and watch it on the tube Saturday. We'll see how the energy level holds up.
Walking ring before Twilight Derby.
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One of the losing runners after the Marathon, don't know who this horse is, sorry.
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Finish of BC Marathon. Sorry, didn't get the world's best angle.
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Quote from: Zenyatta on November 01, 2013, 07:17:40 PM
Finish of BC Marathon. Sorry, didn't get the world's best angle.
Glad you went. Looked like a beautiful day. Hope it was not too hot.
Better at Santa Anita than in NYC, with all the rain they had there Friday. Racing at Meadowlands canceled.
Del Mar in 2016!
Thank you for the pictures! :happy: