Haskell Day
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ThreeMustangs
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Per TVG, track officials are in a meeting with state regulators about whether racing can proceed. They missed post time for R1.
ETA: the horses were drenched with sweat just walking in the saddling ring.
ETA: the horses were drenched with sweat just walking in the saddling ring.
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ThreeMustangs
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They are going to race.
Not a wise decision - makes me very nervous
May they run with the WIND
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ThreeMustangs
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They all looked fine in the pre-race. Was that sweat or were they hosed down? (I just picked up the feed, so don't know).ThreeMustangs wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2019 12:20 pmPer TVG, track officials are in a meeting with state regulators about whether racing can proceed. They missed post time for R1.
ETA: the horses were drenched with sweat just walking in the saddling ring.
From DRF....
Monmouth Park is going to run several races on its Saturday Haskell card while keeping an eye on the weather and how horses are handling the warm conditions. Management will then decide whether to continue with the program, according to a senior track official, who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to discuss the matter.
The first race at Monmouth went off at 12:38 p.m., 38 minutes later than scheduled. The horses in race 1 were saddled, walked the ring and then were returned to the saddling stalls while a decision whether to race was made.
The official said a top ranking New Jersey politician had contacted track management and expressed concern over whether it was safe to race at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
There are about 75 protesters at the front gate to the track, who believe it is not safe to race today because of the heat and humidity. At noon, the temperature at Monmouth was 93 degrees, with 56-percent humidity. That translates to a 108 heat index. There is a breeze at the track, however, and conditions do seem suitable for racing.
Todd Pletcher, who was in the paddock prior to race 1, said he was comfortable to race his horses at Monmouth on Saturday. Pletcher’s runners include King for a Day in the $1 million Haskell and Coal Front in the $200,000 Monmouth Cup.
The Monmouth jockeys also are willing to ride.
Monmouth Park is going to run several races on its Saturday Haskell card while keeping an eye on the weather and how horses are handling the warm conditions. Management will then decide whether to continue with the program, according to a senior track official, who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to discuss the matter.
The first race at Monmouth went off at 12:38 p.m., 38 minutes later than scheduled. The horses in race 1 were saddled, walked the ring and then were returned to the saddling stalls while a decision whether to race was made.
The official said a top ranking New Jersey politician had contacted track management and expressed concern over whether it was safe to race at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
There are about 75 protesters at the front gate to the track, who believe it is not safe to race today because of the heat and humidity. At noon, the temperature at Monmouth was 93 degrees, with 56-percent humidity. That translates to a 108 heat index. There is a breeze at the track, however, and conditions do seem suitable for racing.
Todd Pletcher, who was in the paddock prior to race 1, said he was comfortable to race his horses at Monmouth on Saturday. Pletcher’s runners include King for a Day in the $1 million Haskell and Coal Front in the $200,000 Monmouth Cup.
The Monmouth jockeys also are willing to ride.
I've found it easier to tear up tickets at 8/1 instead of 8/5.
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prides2259
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Im in Upstate NY Its so Hot and Humid Today its Not even Funny
Personally I wish they had Postponed Just hope it All Goes Well
May GOD Watch Over they Horse s and Folk s
Personally I wish they had Postponed Just hope it All Goes Well
May GOD Watch Over they Horse s and Folk s
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Somnambulist
I went to get something out of my car the sweating was near instant. I'm on Long Island. It's brutal.prides2259 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2019 1:58 pmIm in Upstate NY Its so Hot and Humid Today its Not even Funny
Personally I wish they had Postponed Just hope it All Goes Well
May GOD Watch Over they Horse s and Folk s
Why not just do this yesterday? Apparently there were protestors. I wonder if this becomes the new norm. PETA is a force of ignorance. I'm actually shocked how many people post libelous things using their full name on social media.
Just have to ask myself....
Did any owner scratch their horse because of the weather?
Did any trainer scratch their horse because of the weather?
Did any jockey refuse to ride because of the weather?
Those listed above seem to be some pretty strong percentages by those that have skin in the game. It can't be all about greed, there's a point where common sense would have kicked it, and apparently it did for those who were scheduled to run.
Did any owner scratch their horse because of the weather?
Did any trainer scratch their horse because of the weather?
Did any jockey refuse to ride because of the weather?
Those listed above seem to be some pretty strong percentages by those that have skin in the game. It can't be all about greed, there's a point where common sense would have kicked it, and apparently it did for those who were scheduled to run.
I've found it easier to tear up tickets at 8/1 instead of 8/5.
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WarBiscuit
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So, this kills the live network broadcast on NBC, but NBC will now be streaming it on their app. TVG will have live coverage whenever it goes off - this from Horse Racing Nation...
WarBiscuit
WarBiscuit
"One horse-laugh is worth ten thousand syllogisms. It is not only more effective; it is also vastly more intelligent." H.L. Mencken
Question about the timing of administering the shot.....how many hours pre-race does it happen?
Specifically, the horses running in the days 5th race, the delay was announced after the 2nd race, did they already get their meds, will they still be good to go or will they need a second dose?
thanks.
I've found it easier to tear up tickets at 8/1 instead of 8/5.
