BELMONT STAKES 2011: Results and Open Thread
by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 10:09 AM EDT
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Main Track is rated "GOOD" "MUDDY/SEALED" "SLOPPY"
Turf course is rated "GOOD"
The rail on both the inner and Widener turf is at 0 feet.
Below is a running summary of today's winners and payouts (all times Eastern). Click on the winner's name to go to the PDF result chart (via DRF.com).
(Note: the chart below appears best on the "wide" viewing setting. I try to make all of the charts display best on narrow or wide setting, but wasn't able to make that happen for this one.)
| # | Post | Race / Winner |
$2Win | $1Ex | $1Tri | $.10Sup | $1DD | $1Bk/Bel | $1Pick3 | $.50Pick4 | $2Pick6 |
| 1 | 11:35a | AlwN1X / 5-Seal Cove | 6.60 | 31.75 | 112.75 | 127.15 | |||||
| 2 | 12:07p | MdSpWt / 3-August Osage | 7.00 | 24.00 | 329.00 | 115.65 | 11.20 | ||||
| 3 | 12:39p | $10kClaim / 13-In Just We Trust | 5.50 | 8.60 | 37.25 | 29.35 | 11.50 | 35.25 | |||
| 4 | 1:11p | AlwN1X / 11-Johannesburg Smile | 8.40 | 14.80 | 95.00 | 152.30 | 17.50 | 56.75 | |||
| 5 | 1:52p | AlwN1X / 11-Power Dreams | 10.80 | 71.25 | 647.50 | 798.50 | 22.70 | 84.25 | 154.50 | ||
| 6 | 2:34p | G1-Acorn / 4-It's Tricky | 22.00 | 23.00 | 105.75 | 82.50 | 274.00 | ||||
| 7 | 3:15p | G2-TrueNorth / 3-Trappe Shot | 4.60 | 4.65 | 8.90 | 30.50 | 166.50 | ||||
| 8 | 3:56p | G2-Stephens / 2-Justin Phillip | 10.80 | 20.40 | 53.75 | 15.50 | 180.25 | ||||
| 9 | 4:43p | G1-JustAGame / 4-C.S. Silk | 27.20 | 72.75 | 624.00 | 634.85 | 56.25 | 190.50 | |||
| 10 | 5:39p | G1-Manhattan / 1a-Mission Approved | 44.00 | 554.00 | 1,920.00 | 1,524.45 | 508.50 | 1,909.00 | |||
| 11 | 6:35p | G1-Belmont / 3-Ruler On Ice | 51.50 | 464.00 | 4,134.00 | 3,702.60 | 994.00 | 217.00 | 10,502.50 | 35,524.25 | 20,530.00 |
| 12 | 7:20p | $20kClaim / 5-Dr. W | 18.40 | 91.25 | 518.50 | 425.15 | 317.50 | 6,199.00 | |||
| 13 | 7:50p | MdSpWt / 6-A Rod | 14.00 | 20.70 | 339.50 | 2,055.50 | 65.75 | 2,822.50 | 28,174.50 |
TV coverage on Versus runs from 3:00 to 5:00pm Eastern. NBC's coverage (which will hopefully include the Manhattan) will run from 5:00 to 7:00.
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I’ll probably play the pick4’s. Then pick3’s as soon as I’m busted in the first leg.
I plan on having a drink every time someone on NBC says the word “Rematch”. I will be in rehab by post time.
I hope NBC let's us know that Johnny V. got the ride on AK after Albarado got hurt...
I don’t think they’ve played that angle up enough.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Belmont 1
Likely: 5-Seal Cove
I won’t be dissuaded by the last outing on all weather surface. Seal is bred for turf and Shug is likely to get this colt to improve. The price should be favorable.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
I like the 9 in the opener
The price is decent okay and I think he’ll like stretching back to 8.5f.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Great connections
and 3/3 in the money on turf and this year. There’s a lot to like. Chad Brown loves the stretch and Leparoux is top notch. He’s at 7-1 early.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
Lots of choices in this first one...
decent race to start the day off.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Main track now rated "Muddy/Sealed"
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It will be interesting to see how these early dirt races play out.
If conditions stay like this, Master of Hounds really becomes a bad play, in my opinion (and he’s taken a good amount of money already). I’ve seen too many European shippers run up the track when it gets muddy/sloppy on dirt.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
When they seal Belmont
It doesn’t act like a typical dirt off track. I don’t understand the physics of why that would be.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
Unless
It’s the higher composition of sandy ( “Big Sandy” ) that allows them to squeeze out so much water.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
Hey, beat me to it...
that’s was my only thought… that the sand plays a role in how it seals.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
That's a good question...
I wonder how much the sand/clay, etc. composition impacts the effect of rain and sealing the track.
We’ve got data out there for so much, but wet tracks are still such a volatile handicapping factor.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice closing move by Seal Cove...
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Belmont-2
MSW=pay the takeout+pay the barns. If you absolutely have to bet, 3-August Osage looks like a good choice on paper. My advice is leave your wallet in your pocket.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
I didn't like much in this race two days ago...
even less now.
I find the early betting on this race a bit odd. The 4 threw in the towel on a wet track last time out and he’s bet down to 5/2. Definitely a pass.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
The 2nd got a bit ugly in the stretch.
Tough trip for the 4, he might have taken that one if he doesn’t get shutout on the rail.
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yeah
sucked for me, i had the 4. belmont hates me.
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by Noir Jim Tressel on Jun 11, 2011 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd race split...
opening 1/2 mile in 45.72. 3rd quarter in 25.73.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Belmont-3
Likely: 4-Easy Gallop
He’s dropping 2 classes and has the speed and post position to go gate to wire. Some of these 14 entries will get lost in the pack. Hola, Noir, a fellow Buckeye here.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
The 4 is my pick in this spot, as well.
Show speed versus better, takes a big price cut, and has a couple of wins over wet tracks.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
nice...
rough times for us. what you think of fickell as h.c.?
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by Noir Jim Tressel on Jun 11, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I assume
JT will continue to mentor Fickell off the books. Earl Bruce is available for consultation as well. It will be a rough season with a Frosh QB and missing those players on suspension. Beyond 2011, who knows what the decision will be on hiring? There may be additional house cleaning at tOSU if these rumors of Pryor’s check cashing are proven.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
The EX will pays look nice for this race...if you can get a piece of it.
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Or the two favs could finish 1-2...
ugh. Though 4 might hold him off. No dice.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Belmont-4
Likely: 7-Rattlesnake Bridge
The main advantage here is that dolt Ryan Curatolo won’t be aboard. (he single handedly blew race 3) Rattle has been competitive against better fields and Kiaran is winning at 29% this year and 25% in allowance company.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
I went back and forth on the 7
He made a good account of himself in the Jerome.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
BEL 4
I like the 11 in this spot…decent race last time out, draws wide of the speed, and it doesn’t hurt to have Castellano in the irons right now. 4/1 would be a nice price, if it holds.
I don’t know if anyone else uses Formulator…but they need to seriously upgrade their server to handle traffic on big days. Brutally slow today.
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11 would be
my choice if 7 wasn’t in here. He likes the lead, he has a post favorable for a leader and speed is supposed to hold on this sealed track. Plus, he’s improving with each race.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
Yeah, it was a tough call...
7 definitely is attractive with the class drop. If the odds on the 11 keep dropping I may end up on the 7.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
thats enough
of belmont kickin my ass. i’ve picked the 2nd place finisher in all 4 races. i will be taking my talents to hollywood for their 2pm post. i will return for the main event.
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by Noir Jim Tressel on Jun 11, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It comes with a free slurpee.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Belmont-5
Likely: 1-Shekomeko Son………………….Live long shot: 7-Hangover Kid
This is an extremely wide open race. You could make an argument for 9 of these horses. And now that I see the odds, my long shot is the favorite and my likely winner is a long shot????? Too funny.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
These statebred races drive me crazy...
But I’m going to go with 9-Carbon Country in this one. I thought he was a little better than he showed in that last race, he cuts back in distance and gets Castellano. 10/1 is decent in a wide-open affair.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Good riddence to that race...
should have passed on that one.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that was ugly.
I would like to have had a piece of that super – 798 for a dime.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Every time HRTV show Richard Migliore...
I think of Toby Flenderson from The Office.
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Like you, I'm going against the 2.
Gotta roll the dice. Gonna take the full sister to Commentator, 3-Savvy Supreme. Maybe she can run them off their feet.
I’m guessing Bobby Flay is in the house.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I switched from HRTV to TVG for a moment...
and was greeted by an on-air duo of Ken and Todd. Click!
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Current Odds for the Belmont (as of about 1 hour ago)
1. Master of Hounds, 9-2
2. Stay Thirsty, 16-1
3. Ruler On Ice, 31-1
4. Santiva, 13-1
5. Brilliant Speed, 9-1
6. Nehro, 4-1
7. Monzon, 26-1
8. Prime Cut, 21-1
9. Animal Kingdom, 3-1
10. Mucho Macho Man, 7-1
11. Isn’t He Perfect, 32-1
12. Shackleford, 10-1
Master of Hounds intrigued me when he was a 10/1 ML shot.. Now he’s 9/2? Not sure about that.
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4-It's Tricky sitting at 9/1 is awfully tempting...
The 3 is being overbet.
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Ha, I'll try not to dump too much into the pool at the last second!
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Well for once I'm glad I changed by bet at the last minute...
10/1? yes, please.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Apolgies for the totally noobie question
Going – understand muddy, but not sealed? Grateful for a quick explanation if anyone can help.
Essentially, they compact the dirt so that rain will roll off instead of seep through...
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Track maintenance usually does that when they think more rain is coming later in the day...
so that the track won’t take on any more water than it already has.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Belmont-7
Likely: 1A-This Ones For Phil
Back to chalk city. Dutrow will use his better chemicals for this one.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
The scratches really hurt this race...
only five betting interests. Ugh.
Dutrow better get his wins in New York while he can.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, apparently Trappe Shot likes his return to sprint distances.
He blew that field away, and in a very good time.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Splits
22.79, 22.64, 23.23
Very impressive.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the first two line up with other races on the day...
but that final split was the best by far. Of course, it should be, since it’s a Grade 1 race. Still, a nice run by Trappe Shot.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't see
anything on paper that suggested that performance. He was dominant.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
These long delays between races are just brutal.
I get that track officials want to give lots of time for people to bet, but it really drags down TV coverage when you are only showing one race an hour, at best. If racing wants to improve its TV product, I think one way to do that would be to eliminate these huge gaps in races on the big days.
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Belmont Siblings.
A quick snapshot of the record of the siblings of Belmont Stakes starters when running on “off” tracks.
1-Master of Hounds (0-0-0-0)
2-Stay Thirsty (2-0-1-1)
3-Ruler On Ice (21-1-6-6)
4-Santiva (20-3-2-2)
5-Brilliant Speed (0-0-0-0)
6-Nehro (5-1-1-2)
7-Monzon (0-0-0-0)
8-Prime Cut (2-0-0-0)
9-Animal Kingdom (0-0-0-0)
10-Mucho Macho Man (0-0-0-0)
11-Isn’t He Perfect (1-0-1-0)
12-Shackleford (7-1-0-2)
Not a whole lot to go on.
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BEL 8
Not a lot of great ideas on this race. I’ve got a Double alive to 7-JJ’s Lucky Train, but other than that, I’m waiting for race 9.
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Belmont-8
Likely: 5-Arch Traveler………………just as likely: 1-Travelin Man
This is the type of race that Pletcher wins. 5 shouldn’t get beat, but, somehow Pletcher figures out a way. Also, both horses have the word “travel” in their names. That alone is worth an exacta box.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
Also
I think some law has been broken, naming a sprint after Woody Stephens.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
Renaming the Brooklyn seems more appropriate given the distance.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Dirt races today
Winner after a 1/2 mile:
2 (7f): 2nd (head)
3 (6f): 4th (1.5)
4 (8f): 3rd (2.0)
6 (8f): 2nd (1.5)
7 (6f): 1st (+0.5)
A couple of these race have had small fields but, so far, horses have to be close to win.
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that second race was at 6.5f, not 7.0
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
She's got to be getting up there.
But still going strong.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, 89. Doing well for 89.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So my DD goes down...
JJ’s Lucky Train was too far back early. I don’t feel too bad cause I wouldn’t have had Justin Phillip.
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Main track is now "SLOPPY"
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Belmont-9
Likely: 2-Aviate
This horse makes me think i coulda had a “a v8”. A repeat of her last race should be good enough here.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
I had Aviate at CD on Derby day...nice mare.
I like the 5-Strike the Bell in this spot; she likes some give in the ground, as well as the trip and the course. Stepping up in class but I’ll take a shot with Ramon and odds of 6/1 or so (if those hold true).
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
6-Fantasia
Scares the heck outta me. She’s improving and running the best races of her life.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
I can't figure her out...
I love the way she closes in her races but she rarely gets there. I bet her a lot last year and lost a lot of money…which means she’ll make me pay today.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Current Belmont Odds
show Master of Hounds holding at 9-2, Nehro at 4-1, AK at 3-1 and Shack at 9-1
You didn't get me down, Ray.
If Shack stays at 9/1...
he’ll get some play from me. He’s too good to be 9/1. I don’t really like him in this race, but those odds seem off.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Speed
has held today impressively. You just have to ask yourself if it’s even possible for it to hold for 12 furlongs?
You didn't get me down, Ray.
That's the key question, isn't it?
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a smooth ride..
I loved the way he rode him in the stretch – just a couple cracks of the whip and a confident hand-ride. Very nice.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Those last two turf races kicked my butt.
I’m scared to see what the Manhattan does to me.
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Belmont-10
Likely: 4-Gio Ponti
This should be a no doubter. I’m gonna turn on NBC, maybe make a Chinese take out run and veg. Good luck the rest of the way. I enjoyed the company.
You didn't get me down, Ray.
Good luck!
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
And now we've got Bob Costas. Lovely.
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Is that who that was?
I thought it was a jockey.
No kidding!
Why you would have Bob stand in front of kids is beyond me? He looked like he was in jr. high.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
"You Must be this Tall to Attend the Belmont Stakes"
by noblerj on Jun 11, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Brilliant.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
The All-Stakes Pick 4 pool
is a record $2.24 million (via TTimes.com). The weather may suck, but some of the pools are still taking lots of action.
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Nothing to do now but have a cold beer
I’m alive on my main ticket in the P4 to Gio, Viscount and Prince. I meant to take a small stand against Gio but put him on my main Ticket by mistake and any time I do that I don’t like to change it, karma.
It's hard to leave a horse like him off...
I’ve got a P3 with those same three on it.
I’d love to have something a little more creative, but this race seems straightforward (which means it will turn into a free-for-all).
Ditto on the beer; just cracked another one. Too much time between races. Thank god for Picture-in-picture.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
P in P going as well
Cubs vs Phillies. With the lineup the Cubs rolled out there they might get no-hit by Lee.
I don’t think NBC is really going to tell me anything I don’t already know about these 3 year-olds.
Got College Baseball on the big channel..
but I keep NBC in the corner just in case Bob Costas decides to interview a jockey that can look down on him.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't mind him for the Olympics...
but I find him amusing for horse racing.
I’m disappointed as to how NBC is using Randy Moss on the big broadcasts. The Vs. shows are good, but then they relegate him to 5 minutes of air-time on NBC.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why you've gotta watch on OTB
There’s always a race to watch somewhere
by BuckarooClub on Jun 11, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I got my personal OTB going at home...
but on big days, I try to keep it somewhat under control…otherwise I’ll be through my bankroll before I even get to the Belmont.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
My cable provider broadcasts the feed they show in the parlors, so it’s not too bad.
by BuckarooClub on Jun 11, 2011 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
That's really cool.
I wish I got that out here.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, we get the Manhattan!
Success!
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I'm gonna take a stab
And say that Ebersol leaving is going to slowly alter their coverage. He’s famous for introducing the heavy on story lines angle to their Olympics broadcasts. I’m sure that also went into their horseracing as well.
Even the turf course is kicking out wire-to-wire winners.
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Strange road to success...
gets claimed for 35k and then finishes 2nd and 1st in back-to-back Grade 1 races. Nice claim by the trainer.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
45 MTP for the Belmont
Things have stabilized on the odds front:
AK 3/1, Nehro 9/2, MoH 5/1, MMM 7/1, Shack 8/1, Brilliant Speed 10/1
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That's a sweet office that Cordero has.
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Gotcha...
I’m working on getting my office to look like that…sans the trophies and awards!
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing that would have to be a freight elevator job.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
18 MTP and the end of the Triple Crown season...
gone by fast, hasn’t it? Wasn’t just yesterday we were playing the Swale and the Holy Bull?
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Why cut away on the paddock walk? You don’t need to see the talking head. Track feeds put audio over the paddock all the time
Agreed. Not sure why TV can't get it right.
It’s not rocket science.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
So is Durkin going to call the race too?
I thought Collmus was doing all the triple crown for NBC? It’s win-win but I prefer Durkin.
Collmus is doing the TV
but Durkin is still the guy they’ll have when they pick up BEL P.A.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Durkin isn’t doing other races anymore. He’s NYRA’s guy, so that’s probably why he did this one.
by BuckarooClub on Jun 11, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
followed ya'll for a while...
don’t comment much, but it has been a fun ride!
LET’S GO NEHRO!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! and good luck!
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm rolling with a price...I'll take Santiva at 13/1.
Like always, let’s have a clean and safe race.
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I'm with ya there,
Also looks like 1 ticket is alive in the P6 to four horses (1,4,6,10)
I just saw that.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Tough to come up with that colt.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too.
I liked the blinkers going on…but not to make him the winner!
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
So much for that 207 Tomlinson rating at the distance
I don’t feel too bad for missing him.
Like they say, "that's horse racing".
So, another 3yo stakes race…and a different winner. Combine that with a wide-open older horse division and you have to wonder what the Breeders’ Cup Classic will look like.
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by Matt Gardner on Jun 11, 2011 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
If you hit the Pick 4...
Enjoy your $35,000. Goodness.
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