Bet Twice Wrote:
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> If you’re not excited about huge fields and wide
> open races I think you should look for another
> hobby.
>
> Other than Justify, not sure which other star you
> are referring to. Can’t imagine any other horse
> drawing attention outside of the horse racing
> crowd. Is that what you are saying, because there
> isn’t a triple crown winner running in the
> classic, there is no star power?

I rarely bet horses anymore. Just the big days and a trip or two a year to Santa Anita.

Having said that, I still look forward to the BC every year. Maybe its because TG helps me win more often than not, I dunno.

There have been several recent BCs that have had plenty of stars, and there will be plenty of quality on hand this year. Not many years have a star people from outside the industry know about.....Pharoah, Zenyatta (forgive me)....but for horse racing fans there is plenty of quality, not to mention the top riders plying their craft.

As a guy that just wants to bet on horses and wants some good opportunities for a score, the BC is still a great two days with plenty of quality horses.

The BC used to have the entire card telecast on national television. Now its put on the minor NBCSN with just a couple hours on NBC for a few of the biggest races. The event is really for horse racing fans, not the general sports fan. I work in a casino/card room, and a LOT of people bet on sports. Horse racing hardly registers with 95% of them with many not having a clue about the BC.

I'm flying into Burbank Friday morning, spending the weekend at SA. A buddy from out of town was supposed to join me, had to cancel. My cousin lives down there and is meeting me Saturday for a day of beer and gambling. Next man up, I'm not cancelling a trip to SA. If anyone will be at SA Friday hit me up.

Wednesday can't get here fast enough.

P-Dub