tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post3955748556511046008..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Sheikh Seeks Saratoga SavingsAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-51092822151768013902009-05-09T08:58:00.000-04:002009-05-09T08:58:00.000-04:00P.S. The Sheikhs ought to be looking at Jeff Tucke...P.S. The Sheikhs ought to be looking at Jeff Tucker's 3 farms if they want the latest and greatest in synthetic training track facilities near Saratoga. A bargain priced $18 million, I believe- make an offer. Let Greentree remain as it should be./S/greenmtnpunterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-35731874173072246632009-05-09T08:50:00.000-04:002009-05-09T08:50:00.000-04:00Dittos on the Spa zoning around the former Greentr...Dittos on the Spa zoning around the former Greentree Stables; if it isn't already an historic landmark it should be. This is arguably the grandest spread in Saratoga and occupies the premier location adjacent the track grounds on Nelson Ave.<br /><br />The owner of this farm has much of Saratoga's rich tradition to uphold and it should not be trifled with. As J P Morgan once famously replied when a reporter asked him how much his yacht cost, "If you need to ask the price, you can't afford it".<br /><br /> The Sheihks have demonstrated that they will pay whatever the price tag says at Keeneland so why should it be any different at Saratoga? If you want to be the grandest squire in town then you better be willing and able to write the check that goes with it.<br /><br />At such time and circumstance that the farm can no longer be preserved as an historic unit,i.e, we've run out of aspiring squires, then it may be necessary to reconsider the zoning. But that day has thankfully not yet arrived. /S/greenmtnpunterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-48341594533786428242009-05-08T21:59:00.000-04:002009-05-08T21:59:00.000-04:00In truth the zoning request seems fair, why should...In truth the zoning request seems fair, why should this racing property be zoned any differently than the others in town?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-27874106230535365172009-05-08T21:57:00.000-04:002009-05-08T21:57:00.000-04:00There goes the theory that a full week of ESPN hyp...There goes the theory that a full week of ESPN hype creates interest, or that you need a "star" to draw viewers.<br /><br />Could the ratings increase perhaps be the nascar effect?<br /><br />8 Belles incidents gets more folks to watch the following year?<br /><br />Sick as it is to believe, violence gets ratings and the tragedy of the prior year probably created more interest this year. <br /><br />If correct, the Preakness will get huge ratings with the filly taking on colts. And yes, she will be an underlay. The biggest overlay will be the Derby winner, who could go off 10-1 if the track is fast. Even his jock is bailing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-54981083406654650762009-05-08T20:14:00.000-04:002009-05-08T20:14:00.000-04:00Count me in! A lot a bad karma with the move to As...Count me in! A lot a bad karma with the move to Assmussen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-25225949877655086712009-05-08T19:55:00.000-04:002009-05-08T19:55:00.000-04:00I always look to beat the favorite but this is one...I always look to beat the favorite but this is one special filly. Big Drama would have to go on a suicide mission for Rachel to lose. She's 8 lengths better than these. Save your money the Preakness will be similar to the Oaks, a race to simply watch and applaud.wrighteoushttp://wrighteousdudes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-87812968194496987772009-05-08T17:55:00.000-04:002009-05-08T17:55:00.000-04:00I'd normally agree with you DP, but on the heels o...I'd normally agree with you DP, but on the heels of Rags to Riches winning the Belmont, Zenyatta having some notoriety, and Mine That Bird's improbability in general, it wouldn't shock me to see her go off at something obscene like 2-1.El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-16607515076113775412009-05-08T16:42:00.000-04:002009-05-08T16:42:00.000-04:00You're probably right, but keep in mind there are ...You're probably right, but keep in mind there are a whole lot of people out there who refuse to believe that a filly can beat colts (despite mountains of evidence to the contrary). That might keep her price in check, at least somewhat.DiscreetPicksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-26393254726147745932009-05-08T16:04:00.000-04:002009-05-08T16:04:00.000-04:00Couldn't agree more Alan. There are at least 2 ne...Couldn't agree more Alan. There are at least 2 new shooters I like more than her. If it were the Belmont, it'd be a different story.El Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14145024095815950963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-60156061888235465382009-05-08T15:09:00.000-04:002009-05-08T15:09:00.000-04:00The fellow seems like he's trying to make a positi...The fellow seems like he's trying to make a positive difference in Saratoga with his farm efforts and the Fasig-Tipton remodeling. If it were me on the zoning and planning or assessment board, I'd work with him pretty close. I can't imagine saving a few thousand in taxes means that much to the Sheikh, can it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com