Horse Racing questions and answers

[str]

Just a heads up to those that might play at Oaklawn.

Like I said in Pigpens thread, watch the days where all inside or all outside horses seem to dominate the day.

When those that ran poorly , especially when expected to run well, run back, you might want to give them a 2nd look.

Consider it info that most do NOT have.

Any questions about that, fire AWAY.

gl.

[str]

I had a harsh “what if” thought about the one minute cutoff for CAW rapid fire betting when I heard it. I feel it should be more like 2-3 minutes for rapid fire bets. But that’s not the point.
From my limited understanding, I see NYRA making a move to help the everyday fan. Those everyday fans make the game go. Without them, the game is over.

Is any other track doing that? Honest question. I don’t follow the game well enough anymore to know.
But if the answer is pretty much no, then what every fan should consider is taking their business to the track that is showing an effort to help them. What a loud and clear message that would be.
Don’t think every jurisdiction won’t be paying close attention because they will.

Support this change and stop supporting places that don’t and your voice will be heard loud and clear.

Something for everyone to consider. In many businesses money talks but no more so than in horse racing parimutuel.

I hope everyone considers this.
Good Luck.

[str]

In case you folks wonder if horses know it’s game time.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Cz2Qkacaf/

[str]

I am saddened to announce that Vincent “Jimbo” Bracciale passed away unexpectedly this afternoon.

Jimbo won over 3,500 races and rode and won on the great Ruffian.

He was a longtime friend. We won together when I was a groom and as a trainer.
Just a heck of a guy.
The track will feel a little emptier without you Bo.

[JBEX]

I am saddened to announce that Vincent “Jimbo” Bracciale passed away unexpectedly this afternoon.

Jimbo won over 3,500 races and rode and won on the great Ruffian.

He was a longtime friend. We won together when I was a groom and as a trainer.
Just a heck of a guy.
The track will feel a little emptier without you Bo.

sorry about the passing of your friend str..even though he didn't realize it at the time (what the horse would become) what a great memory to look back on

[Easy-Rider 66]

I am saddened to announce that Vincent “Jimbo” Bracciale passed away unexpectedly this afternoon.

Jimbo won over 3,500 races and rode and won on the great Ruffian.

He was a longtime friend. We won together when I was a groom and as a trainer.
Just a heck of a guy.
The track will feel a little emptier without you Bo.

my condolences STR,

[str]

Thanks guys.

It is tough seeing so many friends start to pass on but it's the circle of life I guess.

When I think about it, I don't think your friends really completely die until you and everyone that knew them do. When I remember people, places, and things in my mind, they are still alive. It's like a scene from a movie in your head. After the hurt of them being gone sinks in and then starts to fade, the good times seem to stick around in your mind and you can play them over and over as you choose.

Maybe that is the reward we all get for being around people we liked and loved.

[batt33]

thanks guys.

It is tough seeing so many friends start to pass on but it's the circle of life i guess.

When i think about it, i don't think your friends really completely die until you and everyone that knew them do. When i remember people, places, and things in my mind, they are still alive. It's like a scene from a movie in your head. After the hurt of them being gone sinks in and then starts to fade, the good times seem to stick around in your mind and you can play them over and over as you choose.

Maybe that is the reward we all get for being around people we liked and loved.

amen

[str]

I saw where Rudy Rodriguez is under HISA scrutiny and he is getting blasted on social media.
it’s sad how little people really know about racing and the drugs, horsemanship or the lack there of . All they can know is what they read . Unfortunately, most of it is terribly wrong.
Without knowing all the details this sounds too me that Rudy made a mistake by doing what was once upon a time, what some people did but HISA has rules in place to prevent what ultimately seemed to happen. ( At least I think it did).
Whatever the case, the knives are out and he is getting marked as a drug trainer who cheats and learned his cheaters ways from Rick Dutrow.

it is unbelievable to me that some people, the public, will read something and take it as gospel and never bother to find out the truth. Just smear the guys and screw it. Run their name through the mud. I guess that’s the world today .

Folks, I know that family and trainers tree from the Dutrow barn and abusing horses and drugging horses are not even a thought much less a reality.
It’s a shame that media can paint someone with a brush and the paint lasts forever. It’s fine if it’s the truth but not when it’s not even remotely close to the truth.

[batt33]

Commissioned Workout Report



Commissioned breezed a solo five furlongs in 1:02.20 this morning at Santa Anita Park under assistant trainer Juan Landeros. While he received an official clocking of five furlongs, your colt left from the half-mile pole and the final furlong of this breeze was technically one furlong past the wire, which you will see was simply a gallop out.

Potentially being his final breeze--if racing proceeds on Dec. 26 with the expected rain--trainer Dan Blacker did not want to do too much this morning with him and naturally with him still being on the immature side, he does not put as much into his works being by himself compared to in company as we have seen over the past few weeks. That is not a negative, simply the fact of the difference in his works visually and from a time perspective being solo versus in company. We are still very excited for the future of this colt, but would not be shocked if he’s a race or two away from realizing what racing is all about. He may also very well show off his talent and thrive in the race atmosphere, but these are things we won’t know until race day. Joe Moran provides some additional thoughts, which can be heard in the audio update above.

We will follow up once entries are official for opening day and keep you all abreast of any changes if weather does indeed affect racing next Friday.

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Kinda interesting if you just look at the workout final times instead of watching videos ...

[batt33]

I saw where Rudy Rodriguez is under HISA scrutiny and he is getting blasted on social media.
it’s sad how little people really know about racing and the drugs, horsemanship or the lack there of . All they can know is what they read . Unfortunately, most of it is terribly wrong.
Without knowing all the details this sounds too me that Rudy made a mistake by doing what was once upon a time, what some people did but HISA has rules in place to prevent what ultimately seemed to happen. ( At least I think it did).
Whatever the case, the knives are out and he is getting marked as a drug trainer who cheats and learned his cheaters ways from Rick Dutrow.

it is unbelievable to me that some people, the public, will read something and take it as gospel and never bother to find out the truth. Just smear the guys and screw it. Run their name through the mud. I guess that’s the world today .

Folks, I know that family and trainers tree from the Dutrow barn and abusing horses and drugging horses are not even a thought much less a reality.
It’s a shame that media can paint someone with a brush and the paint lasts forever. It’s fine if it’s the truth but not when it’s not even remotely close to the truth.

Kinda like the current political climate....

[str]

Commissioned Workout Report



Commissioned breezed a solo five furlongs in 1:02.20 this morning at Santa Anita Park under assistant trainer Juan Landeros. While he received an official clocking of five furlongs, your colt left from the half-mile pole and the final furlong of this breeze was technically one furlong past the wire, which you will see was simply a gallop out.

Potentially being his final breeze--if racing proceeds on Dec. 26 with the expected rain--trainer Dan Blacker did not want to do too much this morning with him and naturally with him still being on the immature side, he does not put as much into his works being by himself compared to in company as we have seen over the past few weeks. That is not a negative, simply the fact of the difference in his works visually and from a time perspective being solo versus in company. We are still very excited for the future of this colt, but would not be shocked if he’s a race or two away from realizing what racing is all about. He may also very well show off his talent and thrive in the race atmosphere, but these are things we won’t know until race day. Joe Moran provides some additional thoughts, which can be heard in the audio update above.

We will follow up once entries are official for opening day and keep you all abreast of any changes if weather does indeed affect racing next Friday.

158

Kinda interesting if you just look at the workout final times instead of watching videos ...

Nothing says professional to me more than a well written, knowledgeable write up. You folks that own these horses in this syndicate are treated to solid, informative and professional write ups. You being at the barns over the years allows you to see this.

This syndicate group is totally on point . I respect the heck out of that Batt. There was not all that much of that in my day. And when it appeared, that outfit had success.
if I see or read something that I feel is disingenuous, I would PM you and let you know. So far, I have not. That in itself speaks volumes IMO about the character of this syndicate.

Good Luck with this guy.

[str]

Kinda like the current political climate....

So true !

I need to stay away from that thread. Posters in there can type anything and usually do. Quick to judge you as with them or against them.
Not many want to read what you have to say. They just want to know if in their mind, are you friend or foe.

Kind of sad to see people act like that but it’s the way it is. I’m best off to not even look. It’s just that there is so much hypocrisy in there that now and then I react.

I saw your post. That’s an incredible story about your family. A lot to be real proud of Batt.

You would think that stories like yours would maybe move a needle in some of their heads but I don’t think they even see it. Just like or hate and that’s really not for me.

All the best to you and mom/ dad. Hope you guys have a great Christmas together.

[batt33]

Nothing says professional to me more than a well written, knowledgeable write up. You folks that own these horses in this syndicate are treated to solid, informative and professional write ups. You being at the barns over the years allows you to see this.

This syndicate group is totally on point . I respect the heck out of that Batt. There was not all that much of that in my day. And when it appeared, that outfit had success.
if I see or read something that I feel is disingenuous, I would PM you and let you know. So far, I have not. That in itself speaks volumes IMO about the character of this syndicate.

Good Luck with this guy.

Thanks STR!
The one thing I found interesting was the "official clocking" vs what the horse actually did... If I wasn't part of this horse I would have never known. I just wonder how many other times this happens.

[batt33]

So true !

I need to stay away from that thread. Posters in there can type anything and usually do. Quick to judge you as with them or against them.
Not many want to read what you have to say. They just want to know if in their mind, are you friend or foe.

Kind of sad to see people act like that but it’s the way it is. I’m best off to not even look. It’s just that there is so much hypocrisy in there that now and then I react.

I saw your post. That’s an incredible story about your family. A lot to be real proud of Batt.

You would think that stories like yours would maybe move a needle in some of their heads but I don’t think they even see it. Just like or hate and that’s really not for me.

All the best to you and mom/ dad. Hope you guys have a great Christmas together.

Thanks STR! yeah I kinda knew better than to be in that thread....
and all the best to you and your family! Merry Christmas!