Re: Oaklawn Park 2017 (1278 Views)
Posted by:
P-Dub (IP Logged)
Date: December 19, 2016 05:55AM
Fairmount1 Wrote:
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> Three reasons you should be gearing up for Oaklawn
> Park in January.
>
> 1. Super testing for every race has been
> implemented (A track spending an extra $100k for
> testing to occur on every race of the meet is a
> place I want to play).
>
> http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/oaklawn-
> implement-enhanced-drug-testing-program-upcoming-m
> eet/
>
> 2. Computer assisted bettors in the past have
> been kept out of the pools and presumably that is
> still true. I've asked a few people to confirm
> this fact and waiting to hear if it is still
> accurate. If I find out either way I'll post what
> I learn. If it is still true, not many people are
> using TG figures on this meet and you might have a
> real edge with them at your disposal.
>
> http://www.swtimes.com/sports/sports-columnists/ki
> ng-oaklawn-takes-aim-robotic-wagering-horse-racing
>
>
> 3. Vic Stauffer returns to booth. While Wallace
> was solid and Aiello was alright, Stauffer is
> outstanding.
>
> http://www.oaklawn.com/news/2016/aug/10/stauffer-c
> all-races-oaklawn/
>
> If those aren't reasons enough then maybe you
> should find a new game to play.....I'm hoping to
> make it down there for Saturday of opening weekend
> (weather permitting), Rebel Saturday, and Ark
> Derby Saturday. I intend on following the meet
> very closely so if you want to pm during the meet
> feel free as I'm always happy to share any insight
> I may have or tell you if I don't have any
> whatsoever.
4. Gary Stevens will ride there this winter.
Always been a big fan of Vic, enjoyed his work up here in the Bay Area. Those race calls with Zenyatta were great. Been too long since he's had a gig, well deserved.
P-Dub
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