tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post2085588307724634298..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Met MusingsAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-81005630749794008912009-05-28T20:05:01.752-04:002009-05-28T20:05:01.752-04:00Jim O - Thanks for the kind words. I really don't...Jim O - Thanks for the kind words. I really don't reject many comments at all, just the stupid name-calling crap, and always welcome opposing views. So maybe your comment ended up in cyberspace somewhere?Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-33975104609527145892009-05-27T14:33:09.995-04:002009-05-27T14:33:09.995-04:00That wasn't it. Maybe I messed up on this end. Any...That wasn't it. Maybe I messed up on this end. Anyway, I still think you're the best racing writer around, even if you are a lefty.Jim Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912710881278409532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-56404581342273866922009-05-27T14:12:11.282-04:002009-05-27T14:12:11.282-04:00>>I guess you really don't like me (:-()...>>I guess you really don't like me (:-()<br /><br />No man, I loved that comment, you sure it's not there???<br /><br /><A HREF="http://leftatthegate.blogspot.com/2009/05/dream-on.html#comment-260648403932898172" REL="nofollow">This one</A>, right?Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-52873601588310261012009-05-27T13:58:10.832-04:002009-05-27T13:58:10.832-04:00A new player emerges for the Big A racino....
ht...A new player emerges for the Big A racino....<br /><br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/r5rn2g<br /><br />“We’re surrounded by the wealthiest communities in the country, yet the state of affairs on the reservation is one of offhanded neglect,” said Frederick C. Bess, one of the Shinnecock Nation’s three trustees. <br /><br />But the prospect of a large gambling center in the Hamptons has not been palatable to Long Island leaders, and the tribe, which has about 1,000 members, would prefer to build a full-blown casino somewhere else. One potential location is the Aqueduct racetrack in Queens, the site of interminable state negotiations over a gambling complex.jknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-75196338450360554022009-05-27T13:43:38.662-04:002009-05-27T13:43:38.662-04:00Hmm. My comment about your comment about Gitmo a f...Hmm. My comment about your comment about Gitmo a few post back ain't there. <br />I guess you really don't like me (:-()Jim Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912710881278409532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-39313480834090926342009-05-27T10:36:43.907-04:002009-05-27T10:36:43.907-04:00Regarding attendences (which my dad and I love gue...Regarding attendences (which my dad and I love guessing on each weekend): Monmouth has been consistently beating Belmont since it opened. Makes me happy for the Jewel by the Shore....forego is my witnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785998054727075723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-18443394774412716492009-05-27T08:23:40.858-04:002009-05-27T08:23:40.858-04:00Alan,
Early post times should be something tracks ...Alan,<br />Early post times should be something tracks look into for weekend cards as well. In Japan post time on Saturday is 10am. It is to ensure people can get home by 4ish. Makes total sense but of course we won't assume that track managemnet will let a good idea get in the way of empty stands and declining revenues. Plus what would the Japanese know, they only get 70 odd thousand out at the Tokyo Racecourse every Saturday. <br />30for60Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-54791243849897433312009-05-27T07:56:26.353-04:002009-05-27T07:56:26.353-04:00What's with these fillies?
Indian Way smashed a tr...What's with these fillies?<br />Indian Way smashed a track record at Philly Park Saturday, going six furlongs in 1.07.61<br /><br />Barbaro's little brother Nic looks like he could be a real good turf horse after his smashing win at Delaware Park.<br /><br />The best of the Smarty babies could be Dr. Smarty Jack, (nice recent win at Belmont) but that isn't saying much.onecalicocatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-79853331976544369062009-05-27T07:38:20.477-04:002009-05-27T07:38:20.477-04:00Hi Alan -
No complaints here about Belmont - that...Hi Alan -<br /><br />No complaints here about Belmont - that $32 exacta was the LOWEST payoff of the day, which means a two-dollar bettor has a chance for a decent score. In this game, as you know, a guy (or gal) needs those to keep going.<br /><br />The Belmont card was by far the best of Monday's menu (saw it from afar at a simulcast outlet). Seems that when you watch racing on any weekday you can't help but notice the depressed state of things. <br /><br />Are you so soon forgetting those putrid Aqueduct cards? When was the last time you saw such full fields as Belmont had on Monday, and six turf races on one card?<br /><br />In contrast, you see nothing but maiden and non-winners-of-one races at the other Eastern tracks competing with Belmont. Here in Jersey Monmouth is already in full swing with their patented 5 and 6-horse fields (sometimes even 3 or 4 horses).<br /><br />At the other tracks, the number of bad horses during weekday racing makes you wonder: What is the point? Why even keep some of these tracks open?<br /><br />And even in harness racing: I see that the once-ruling Meadowlands - feeling the effects of racinos at Yonkers, Saratoga, Pocono and Chester, PA - cannot fill up their cards and for the first time in 30 years is fielding $10,000 claimers. They also have a new category: non-winners of $4,000 in last 6 starts, which is for horses one step away from the Amish buggy.jamesphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607923720458834783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-36727064083314072722009-05-27T06:29:07.461-04:002009-05-27T06:29:07.461-04:00You beat me to the punch on posting about the fall...You beat me to the punch on posting about the fallacy of the Met Mile winner being a great stallion prospect. I like Corinthian's and Ghostzapper's chances at stud, but since Gulch won it twice in the late 80's, the only "notable" sire that's won the race is Langfuhr. Heck, in 1998, Wild Rush won it over Banker's Gold, while up the track was Distorted Humor. I think that says it all.El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-89825689887629173622009-05-27T05:13:00.825-04:002009-05-27T05:13:00.825-04:00Mr. Sydney underlay had to be due to fig slaves ig...Mr. Sydney underlay had to be due to fig slaves ignoring that the big number was derived on grass.<br /><br />Imagine the value if the always underlaid Mr. F had made it to the gate?<br /><br />I used only the two favorites in my P4's, to no avail mind you. Played Smooth Air to Win, no Exacta play. Horrible wagering job.<br /><br />Good point about Stallion making races, a perfect counter point to Lukas' assertion this week that The Belmont needs to be shortened since it is no longer viewed as a Stallion producing race. <br /><br />In recent years the Belmont has produced more important stallions than the Met Mile, yet the perception exists.<br /><br />Either that or Wayne is just losing it, which is entirely possible based on some of his statements lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com