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Post by ozzy on Aug 12, 2020 18:25:28 GMT -5
I assume you are an essential employee under the plan. That’s what I’ve been told but I can’t imagine the paddock will be that busy of a place with all the restrictions in place. Should make for a fun way to view my 25th consecutive Derby! |
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Post by spanky on Aug 13, 2020 11:17:46 GMT -5
And sadly, this all could have been avoided if....I think you can guess where I'm going with this, although I won't. This morning I called my county registration office to request an application to vote. I've not voted in years but think I will this year. As far as horse racing goes, my bookie does not allow bets at Lone Star track, which is controlled by a very right leaning commission. Not sure about Sam Houston Park in Houston. Texas has some funky rules on things...
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Post by shoes on Aug 13, 2020 15:29:53 GMT -5
When I lived in Texas from 2002-2006 you could not bet online (Twinspires) at any of the Texas tracks. I assumed it was similar to the old NFL blackout rule, they thought it depressed on site attendance. I did really enjoy going to Lone Star though.
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Post by cherokeescot on Aug 13, 2020 21:02:27 GMT -5
Can we change the title of this thread ? Every time I see a new post I think “Oh no FFS “😜
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Post by gam on Aug 14, 2020 8:31:09 GMT -5
Bev, aren't you a Mod? You can do it, can't you?
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Post by tenfurlongs on Aug 14, 2020 10:41:56 GMT -5
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Post by cherokeescot on Aug 14, 2020 10:56:25 GMT -5
Bev, aren't you a Mod? You can do it, can't you? Had to give up my Mod role when I sold my scooter.  |
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Post by tc on Aug 14, 2020 11:40:28 GMT -5
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Post by tc on Aug 14, 2020 11:42:04 GMT -5
I'll stop now.
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Post by ozzy on Aug 21, 2020 12:19:29 GMT -5
CD Board meeting this afternoon and will not be at all surprised if it is announced as a patron free Derby after all.
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Post by ozzy on Aug 21, 2020 15:48:42 GMT -5
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Post by gam on Aug 21, 2020 19:20:39 GMT -5
I guess it wouldn't have "looked good" to have spectators. With that said, I thought that announcing that 22,000+ fans would be permitted was pushing things a bit in the current climate. Guess it didn't hurt to push it back and hope for the best.
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Post by shoes on Aug 23, 2020 14:31:36 GMT -5
Any guesses as to whether fans will be allowed in for the Keeneland Fall meet? I fear the answer will be no.
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Post by elkurzhal on Aug 24, 2020 11:05:35 GMT -5
My bet is on an announcement this week that the Keeneland Fall meet and Breeders Cup will take place with no fans. Honestly I'll be surprised if there are fans at the 2021 Spring meet...  |
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Post by ozzy on Aug 24, 2020 20:36:34 GMT -5
I don’t think we will hear anything on Keeneland for a few weeks as they don’t want to do anything to disrupt the sales.
Also found it very strange the University of Louisville announced a plan for 18,000 in the stands just a week after the Derby on 9/12.
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Post by mattcoll on Aug 24, 2020 21:36:16 GMT -5
Louisville football would have more local fans/less airport travel from around the country compared to a derby crowd? Easier to winnow it down to 18K without making anyone feel left out?
Yes, that timing does seem strange regardless of the reasoning.
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Post by cherokeescot on Aug 25, 2020 19:29:14 GMT -5
Can we change this thread title? Every time I see it with a new post I slightly panic that it has been moved again- or canceled. Feel free to go back to the original thread title ! |
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Post by spiderjohn on Aug 25, 2020 20:28:35 GMT -5
Rioting outside the Downs, and threats against the Derby?
Who know details?
I expected this—-reason that I bailed out around a month ago
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Post by tc on Aug 25, 2020 20:54:39 GMT -5
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Post by ozzy on Aug 27, 2020 21:40:53 GMT -5
Well I guess I am essential and will be on site at CD Thurby through Derby (as of today). Unsure exactly what my role will be without spectators but I’ll try to share whatever I can. The streak continues at 25 years and counting I suppose.
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Post by cherokeescot on Aug 27, 2020 22:13:24 GMT -5
That’s great Ozzy. Your onsite reports and photos are some of the highlights of the year
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Post by tc on Aug 28, 2020 13:54:00 GMT -5
West Point's Jeff Lifson issued this report to Winning Impression's Partners (worked out today): "Tight hold, big finish. We are prepared. Lord knows we'll be reminded he's a big long shot in the coming week. Tune it out. This is what you want to look like coming in to the greatest horse race. Now ... we run for the roses."
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