The prices attained were crazy. The grouping of the saddlecloths was logical, but between $1000 & $1400 for a set of 12 is astronomical.
Saddlecloths that are used once and have the track, race and/or horse name embroidered on them are a lot more unique and available on eBay every day. Quality vs quantity.

On the auction, the buyer paid an additional 15% premium in addition to 6% tax.

The photos brought way over normal prices. 

Quote from: Dave in TJ Mex on December 23, 2013, 01:28:16 PM
Look, HP has long been a slowing failing business and --- Sunday accepted --- attendance has averaged under 4,000 this meet.  Handle is mediocre.

If the owners can make more money developing the property, so be it.

Its sad for horse racing fans, but the owners are not necessarily bad guys for wanting to make some money after buying the track years ago for $250 million.

Blame the politicians and voters of California for not approving slots for race tracks.

Well said, Dave.

Many blame the Bay Meadows LAND COMPANY but leave CDI alone. If they hadn't sold HOL, it would still be a racetrack.
The same thinking that "blamed" Walmart for the demise of Hamburg Place. The "blame" if there is any, should be directed at the Maddens.

If not for the business slump, HOL would have been gone for years. Liebau was just the president of the track, who kept it going despite low attendance.

If most the fans lamenting the loss of the track had shown up more over the last few years, bet more at the track, the eventual demise may have been postponed a bit, but it was inevitable.

I have searched high and low for info on exactly where Gay Dalton was buried with no luck.

I did however, find a newspaper article about him with a head shot that some may find interesting.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kWYyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yrYFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3898%2C1308872

Read on the DMTC forum, which unfortunately will also close for good on 12/22/13

http://www.drf.com/news/hollywood-park-makes-plans-auction-moving-horse-graves

Quote...............and that arrangements have been made to move the graves of the prominent racehorses Landaluce and Native Diver who are buried on the property. The remains of Great Communicator, the 1988 Breeders' Cup Turf winner, also will be relocated, but a site has not been determined.

QuoteThe graves of Native Diver, winner of three consecutive Hollywood Gold Cups from 1965-67, and Landaluce, the champion 2-year-old filly of 1982, will be relocated. Native Diver will be moved to Del Mar, while the remains of Landaluce will be moved to Spendthrift Farm in Kentucky.

Quote from: Zenyatta on December 07, 2013, 03:13:39 PM
Someone should do something to get these horses' remains moved to SA...............

Not pointing fingers, but it's always "someone" should do it.  It reminds me of a structure in town that was to be demolished.  There were organized marches with signs protesting the demolition of this ramshackle building.
The trouble was, at least a score of those wanting to save the building could have done it personally, but they wanted someone else to do (and pay for it).  The building got the wrecking ball.

If those who want to save the remains of horses want it done, they should get together and see what can be done, and figure if it can be financed.   As it stands, the owners of the HP facility have every legal right to build over the remains.  Unless something is done, they will end up like Omaha, just a memory.

Old Friends', I believe has started a cemetery for Hall of Famers, but eventually what will happen to them?  They have had financial issues in the bast that needed emergency funding.

Landaluce, Great Communicator and Gay Dalton were famous horses, but not in the Hall of Fame.  What is the long term of Santa Anita?  Who knows what will happen when Stronach dies. Statistically he has exceeded his expected lifespan, so that is a real factor.  Will his heirs want to continue his racing enterprises?

I've been gone a while, mcracehorsecall, and may have missed some of your posts.

You want to follow your hero, yet in your "call" above, you fail to mention the color of the jockey's cap. How could miss that most important part of a race call?

I find it hard to believe that in the year of our lord, 2014 you have no phone, or a friend with a phone who can record your calls.  I don't believe that you have ever called a race verbally.  If you can't record one and put it on youtube for people to critique, you're either a phony or simply the Walter Mitty of racecallers.

Put up a video!  YOU CAN DO IT!

_{If you dont, I'll start posting huge CLOWN photos!}

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/stronach-throws-support-behind-water-hay-oats-alliance/

"I hope you join me in promoting the elimination of race day medications."

You would think if he's so serious, he'd set an example.

Magic Maya will be starting in less than half an hour at Hollywood Park, of course "powered by Lasix".

http://www.equibase.com/static/entry/BHP120613USA-EQB.html#RACE2

I remember this video from a few years ago.
Patches lived to be 24 years old. He died in 2006.
http://www.goatview.com/january19.htm

Quote from: The Tin Man on November 27, 2013, 07:56:14 AM


We don't have either here in SoCal ...

I would eagerly devour 10 of them in a heartbeat were I to have access. LOOOOOVE them both!!!

Delicious!!!   :HT3:

Mr. Tin Man.
I noticed you have a graphic posted with a family that appears to be enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner.  If you have any friends in the southeast or midwest, have them overnight you some Krystal or White Castle Hamburgers.  Probably too late for this year, but save this recipe.  Years ago I tried a similar one.  The key is 1 burger per pound of turkey.  You won't be sorry!!

QuoteIngredients:
20 Krystal or White Castle burgers (no mustard, no pickles)
2 1/2 c. diced celery
1 small onion diced
2 1/2 tsp. ground thyme
2 1/2 tsp. ground sage
2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. Kosher salt.
1/2-3/4 c. Chicken broth
Directions:
Go to Krystal and order the 24 pack. 4 for lunch and put the rest in the fridge overnight. The next day tear up the burgers in small pieces and place in a bowl with all the seasonings, onions, and celery. Add the chicken broth until you think it's at the proper wetness.Pre-heat the oven to 350º. Place the stuffing in a baking pan or disposable half pan and bake for 45 minutes covered with foil. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the top.

Make sure no mustard or pickles.  Either ship well in a foil lined Styrofoam container and usually can reach a major CA city and still be warm.  Enjoy.

Fairmont Park would probably be a good place to host the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships.  Most real Americans don't care about grass anyway and they are ONLY 2.8 MILES from a White Castle.  Set up some extra portable bleachers and have a fine day of real horseracing!

And after the race, visit the World's Wargest Ketchup Bottle!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.  They don't let me on the computer often.

If the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships is held at Santa Anita Park, the Great Race Place, I'll stop on the way to the In-N-Out Burgers on the corner of Santa Anita Ave and Colorado Blvd and pick up some lunch.  I have on occasion walked from the track and picked up a burger.  I might miss one race, but it's nice to get out and walk.  Not a Krystal or White Castle, but a very decent burger.

I usually grab a few extra napkins to stuff into my ears to avoid hearing the track announcer.

Since mcracehorsecall brought up White Castle, I'll add my 2 cents.

Krystal's are far superior to White Castle. White Castles have those pesky holes that look like they were shot full of holes with my grandfather's M1911.  Krystal's have a much better taste. Additionally White Castle implies racism.

Denman calling Zenyatta "ZENYATTER"

Quote from: Blue Jeans on November 04, 2013, 11:35:48 AM
Forgot where I asked this question, so I'll ask again.

What happened to Tony Bennett to sing "The Best Is Yet To Come" at this year's BC?  Remember reading at PR earlier in the year that he would be the one, or I thought I did!

That's the trouble with the older folks, health issues always something to consider.  Hope he's alright.

I don't think he was supposed to sing this year.
He did at the 2012 Breeders' Cup.

Quote from: Blue Jeans on November 04, 2013, 07:24:42 AM
And people ask why this sport is on the decline? 

It's the people, stupid, not the horses! 



For some reason, thought this forum might be different.  Oh well .....

Petty bickering and namecalling on the internet has absolutely nothing to do with the decline of horseracing.
It's just a sign of the times, nothing more.

If you want to see hostility, go to a football forum...........this pales in comparison.

I'm surprised Drape didn't mention Secret Compass' demise in the headline.