What is your favorite horse racing track, and why?
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I have been to quite a few and my favorite still is Saratoga Racecourse, in Saratoga Springs NY.  I am lucky enought o live only 30 minutes from it too.  It is considered the jewel of horse racing and many people come every year just to see the track.  It's season runs from the last Wednesday in July to Labor day.  If you like horse racing and can ever make it to this track, it is well worth the trip.  Absolutely beautiful and historic.
649877
Good question!!! Thus must be the most unpredictable KY Derby in recent years. Even though last year a couple of Long shots finished in the money, this year there are at least 10 horses that could actually win! I myself like Lawyer Ron possibly boxed in a tri-fecta with Barbaro and Brother Derrick, I might key with Jazil or Point Determined. If the track is favoring speed horses like Sinister Minster, Sharp Humor and SweetNorthernSaint they will also have a chance in finishing in the money. Let's not forget the closers like Jazil, Stepenwolfer, Point Determined and Cause to Believe. Also remember last years Derby where the long shots finished in 3 of the top 4 spots. There's a couple of "sleeper" horses like that in this years derby Showing UP and Keyed Entry. And don't forget the early favorites like A.P. Warrior and Bluegrass Cat who haven't done to much this year but still are great horses. Anyway good luck with what ever you choose and have a great Derby Day!!!
495008
Whoa, Im confused reading your question. What does this have to do with horse racing?
583318
Gosh, I have done both.  I love a nice exhilarating horse ride.  OMGosh, I like so have a story for this (As if you didn't suspect).  One time I was on a horse (Her name was Goldie) and she was getting up there in years and didn't like to be rid when she didn't want to be rid.  Well, one time I got her all saddled up with a great deal of trouble.  That should have been my first clue.  She kept bloating out her stomach so the saddle wouldn't stay on.  Any ways, finally got her saddled and I saddle up.  I turned to talk with my friend that was on his horse and she (Goldie) took off towards the barn in a full gallop.  As she turned the corner to enter her stall, she slid on the mud - it had just rained, I loved to go out in the spring after a rain - and her legs came out from under her and splat she went down on her side.  I of course being 11 was nearly buried in the muck with this horse on top of me.  Well, she righted herself and walked into her stall and I lay there stinking to the high heavens covered in mud.  I never rode her again when she bloated her stomach out.  \n\nI have ridden a Harley before too.  Actually I owned a sportster version.  I loved to take it out on hot days to cool off.  So, would I rather do one or the other?  If the horses stomach is bloated, jump on the Harley.  If not, then take the horse.
887658
A horse... I want to run through the fields and feel the wind in my mane,  feel all muscular and stuff (I am far from muscular now), and just be free... :-)
689277
I went to the Melbourne Cup in 2000.  It was awesome.\nThe weather was beautiful, the beer was cold and I backed the winner, Brew!\nGreat day - would recommend it!
1077860
my favorite sport is track. this is my favorite sport because i love to run and for me, when i run, i feel like i am in another world. i think a lot when i run and it is very relaxing and calming. when i am in a bad mood i will run really agressively to get my anger out. also when i compete in track, the feeling of getting in front of everyone is such a great feeling, knowing youre the fastest. also its a great and extremely healthy way to burn calories and tone your legs
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I don't follow horse racing at all, but at Melbourne Cup time I do become a pretend horse racing expert. I was certain that Yeates would win, lost $20 but had a great time at the pub!!
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Posted: 6/10/2006 9:14:18 PM\n\nBelmont aftermath: How the runners-up fared\n\n\nFollowing are comments from the trainers and jockeys of the 11 horses who finished behind Jazil in the 138th Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Belmont Race Course.\n\nBluegrass Cat, second; Sunriver, third\n\nTodd Pletcher, trainer: "We had a rough trip with Bluegrass Cat. He lost a lot of ground on the first turn. He never stopped trying. Sunriver had a good trip. He dug in and tried hard. He ran a big race. Fractions were about where I thought they would be. I know sometimes, the strategy on the first turn is to stay out in the middle of the track, but basically, every race has been won on the rail all day. So, it was kind of a strange tactic. If it were anyone besides me, I was rooting for Kiaran [like Pletcher, a former assistant to Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas]. He is one of my best friends, a great person, and I am very, very happy for him. I'm disappointed. There is no consolation in second for me."\n\nJohn Velazquez, jockey of Bluegrass Cat: "This race just goes to show you that it doesn't matter how old you are, if you have the horse and the patience, you can win. It cost me so much going so wide around the first turn. I was right on the other horse's heels, where I couldn't get him inside. I had two horses to think about – Jazil and Steppenwolfer. On the second turn, I dropped in and thought that when the other horses started coming to me, I would go. Jazil came to me much quicker than I thought he would. I was at the three-eighths pole and he was head and head with me. I got after him little by little. He fought the whole way and ran a huge race. "\n\nRafael Bejarano, jockey of Sunriver: "My horse broke good. I put him in good position early and he was comfortable. When I asked my horse, he ran really well, but Jazil had a lot of horse. The pace was okay. I was right behind the leaders. My horse fought hard. I was happy with his effort."\n\n \n\nSteppenwolfer, fourth\n\nDan Peitz, trainer Steppenwolfer: "I'm disappointed and that's all I can tell you. He didn't run the race I expected. When we turned down the backside, we were right where I thought we would be. By the time we got to the half-mile pole, I didn't think we had a horse beat. I didn't understand that at all. He (jockey Robby Albarado) said he had horses in front of him." \n\nRobby Albarado, jockey: "I really liked my horse coming in, especially the way he had been training. He put in his patented run in there, it just wasn't good enough today. Jazil got there a little earlier than expected, since everyone thought he would be flying late. That was the only surprise – how quickly he got up there. I was about where I figured I would be, but they just sprinted out away from me."       \n\n \n\nOh So Awesome, fifth\n\nJimmy Jerkens, trainer: "I don't know what happened to him. He never showed any sign before of breaking through the gate like that."\n\n \n\nHemingway's Key, sixth\n\nNick Zito, trainer Hemingway's Key: "He was following the winner. He had just a little bit of difficulty there. He was moving with the winner. That would have been sweet. He ran sixth. He's a cool horse."\n\nJeremy Rose, jockey: "I was having a good trip. I got stopped a little on the turn. Before that, he was right there with the winner." \n\n \n\nPlatinum Couple, seventh\n\nJose Espinoza, jockey: "He broke really good. We had beautiful position. He made a huge move from the three-eighths pole to the eighth pole, and then he got tired. The winner was much the best and he obviously liked the distance."\n\n \n\nBob and John, eighth\n\nBob Baffert, trainer: "I thought my best chance was to steal the race. I didn't think anyone would want the lead. But that didn't work out. No one was going to let me do that. I told Garrett (Gomez) to le
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I'm gonna have to go with Bluegrass Cat this year.  Tod Pletcher is his trainer and with John Velazquez riding him I think he has the best chance. Then again I didn't pick Giaccomo last year. (who knew) If I were to box a trifecta today I'd pick Bluegrass Cat with First Samurai and Brother Derek, but things could change. With Acciles of Troy and Corinthian looking good this could all change. Key races like  the San Anita, Florida, Arkansas, Illinois Derby's along with the Wood, Rebel, Lafayette and Blue Grass just to name a few are some of the big races leading up to the Derby. So I'll get back to you after the Coolmore Lexington and let you know my pick's then! LOL !
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Pick the horse that passes the finishing line first
1022185
Well yes it is..Ive been playing the horses and dogs now for 30 yrs now and every day is a  new challange...I mainly play the major tracks...Sourthern cali,,,,Kentucky Florida...New York...And stay away from the fair tracks where anything  goes there lol....
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horseback riding...by far. I am a nature luver. ^_^
239174
well, if its "turf" horse race tracks, that usually means they use turf (fake grass) and not real grass. then it would be called a "grass" horse race track. but i know nuthin about horse racing.
681126
While I try to attend Rolex every year, I would much rather go to the Derby anyday. Rolex is fun but Derby Day is 10x more so.
49073
I go to dirt track races but it's not my fav type of racing but it's still cool!
909070
I like the horse.  For some reason I feel safer on it.  Next would be the high bar.  I love to giant!