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| MS2011 - 2016-08-30 10:48 AM
kuhlmann - 2016-08-30 10:40 AM Southtxponygirl - 2016-08-30 10:06 AM The Illegal drug use is not only the race track its in the show ring too. Not only the Mexicans use drugs, I think more white americans are at fault useing drugs on their horses then the Mexicans, just cause their Mexican heritage does not make them all drug users, Heck check out the AQHA suspension list, the Full suspension will make your eyes pop outa of your head seeing all the names. LOL I see names that I know and heard of and I'm like WOW really!!!! AQHA had to drop their suspensions because they didn't hold up in court. Bad tests are bad tests and they're distributed across a variety of ethnicities.
AQHA wasn't clear on the rules, there are differences in testing across racing jurisdictions, etc. Long and short? It was a mess. Trainers were getting added and removed, no archive to show you a trainer had ever been suspended just one day they wouldn't be on the list any more.
I'm sure there will be a new program sooner than later. |
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| Lovin Life - 2016-08-23 2:41 PM
chasincansMN - 2016-08-23 2:36 PM
Can't wait! We are going for the first time. Any places to go that you suggest? We will be there the 2nd -6th.
Everywhere we've ate has always been good, but Lucy's is our fav Mexican food place. Inn at the Mountain of the Gods is beautiful overlooking the lake. So sad we're missing it this year it's always such a great time. : ) Have fun!!!
Ruidoso is my favorite place! We have a house up there, so we stay away from the big busy weekends but there is so much to do! Just a note, Labor Day weekend will be CROWDED, be prepared!
Food: Rio Grande TapHouse is excellent, they serve craft beer from Cloudcroft (and others), and have a great menu.
Grill Caliente is our favorite spot, they have a front and back patio as well as inside seating.
If you are looking for fancy or steak Ranchers is decent and in town, Texas Club is "the place" to be so get reservations early, and Wendells at the Inn has great service and atmosphere but ive never been wowed with the food. Best Italian is Michael J's but YOU MUST have reservations.
Best lunch spot is the New Cali cafe, but we usually just eat at the track. Excellent breakfast is Log Cabin but if your going get there super early, it stays PACKED (1.5 hr wait usually)
Broken Arrow Taphouse is a new pub/craft beer spot up at the INN of the mountain gods that has the best selection around, wendells lounge has a decent wine selection (also at the inn) and a gorgeous patio to sit out on the lake. Other good drink spots are the irish pub in town out on the patio, or The Cellar Uncorked across the street.
At the races, spend the extra for Turf Club seats if you can get them, the food is better and seats are more comfy (I would say get Jockey Club seats but most owners will be there for the BIG weekend)
Check out the museum right by the track to see the outdoor horse sculptures. Drive up Mechem towards Alto for some amazing views! Check out Grindstone Lake if you head up towards the Inn. There is so much to see and do! Lots of cute shops in town to kill some time if you dont go to the races the whole time.
We go up 2 times a month so I can point you in the right direction for anything :) Have fun! |
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| I have heard that the reason for the lower number of QH entries at Los Alamitos was because of strick drug policies. Is this true? I love reading all the comments. BHW has some very educated people on it's site. Please keep informing those of us who are neophytes. |
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| Have the run futurity yet?
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| Why is this on RideTV and not a horse racing channel? RideTV is not on many cable or satellite providers. I think it is only on Dish. Anyway, the quality of their filming or whatever makes this look like it was filmed 20 years ago. It looks like a replay of an old show. The graphics, quality of video, etc. looks a little cheap. If it weren't for the fact I recognize the horse names in the race and know Anthony Lucia is a modern day guy I would think this was old. (Anthony is co-hosting.)
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Location: Lala Land | Www.raceruidoso.com. They have a live link |
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| Lovin Life - 2016-09-05 6:03 PM
Www.raceruidoso.com. They have a live link
I am watching it on RideTV. Looks like a program I filmed with my phone or tablet. LOL Probably as good as online live feed. |
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| Are they allowed to mow and weed it out there? Just wondering. ....big race.... |
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| RACING CHARTS ...
RACE 10 ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY
http://www.equibase.com/premium/chartEmb.cfm?track=RUI&raceDate=09/...
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Thanks. Could not get it on TV. Don't believe I can afford the stud fee. Laughiing |
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| sodapop - 2016-09-05 6:02 PM
Why is this on RideTV and not a horse racing channel? RideTV is not on many cable or satellite providers. I think it is only on Dish. Anyway, the quality of their filming or whatever makes this look like it was filmed 20 years ago. It looks like a replay of an old show. The graphics, quality of video, etc. looks a little cheap. If it weren't for the fact I recognize the horse names in the race and know Anthony Lucia is a modern day guy I would think this was old. (Anthony is co-hosting.)
If I recall correctly it is on RIDE because tvg was going charge an arm a leg AND you wouldn't have gotten of the back stories or the lead up of 1000 to 1. Honestly, we enjoyed the coverage because they actually talked to trainers owners. They covered more than just the AA.
Maybe I'm too easy to please? I like being told what horses sold for even though I usually either already know it or can find it fast. I thought the interviews were mostly good and easy to follow for people who aren't in the racing industry. I know if it was on TVG we'd get minimal coverage because of the big TB futurities today with the Hopeful and the Del Mar. I did flip back and forth between TVG and RIDE to catch those races, but it was nice knowing I wouldn't have to watch the AA on tape delay because of a $5,000 claimer running as the last race at Saratoga....
As for your complaints about the grounds, I can't say I noticed. I'm sure RD Hubbard would be happy to hear about how tacky you think his track is. |
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| kuhlmann - 2016-09-05 10:34 PM sodapop - 2016-09-05 6:02 PM Why is this on RideTV and not a horse racing channel? RideTV is not on many cable or satellite providers. I think it is only on Dish. Anyway, the quality of their filming or whatever makes this look like it was filmed 20 years ago. It looks like a replay of an old show. The graphics, quality of video, etc. looks a little cheap. If it weren't for the fact I recognize the horse names in the race and know Anthony Lucia is a modern day guy I would think this was old. (Anthony is co-hosting.) If I recall correctly it is on RIDE because tvg was going charge an arm a leg AND you wouldn't have gotten of the back stories or the lead up of 1000 to 1. Honestly, we enjoyed the coverage because they actually talked to trainers owners. They covered more than just the AA.
Maybe I'm too easy to please? I like being told what horses sold for even though I usually either already know it or can find it fast. I thought the interviews were mostly good and easy to follow for people who aren't in the racing industry. I know if it was on TVG we'd get minimal coverage because of the big TB futurities today with the Hopeful and the Del Mar. I did flip back and forth between TVG and RIDE to catch those races, but it was nice knowing I wouldn't have to watch the AA on tape delay because of a $5,000 claimer running as the last race at Saratoga....
As for your complaints about the grounds, I can't say I noticed. I'm sure RD Hubbard would be happy to hear about how tacky you think his track is.
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| Kudos to G.R. Carter. Wasn't it his horse that reared up in the gates? G.R. handled it like it was no big deal. Didn't G.R. retire? Great jockey! |
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| sodapop - 2016-09-05 10:21 PM
Kudos to G.R. Carter. Wasn't it his horse that reared up in the gates? G.R. handled it like it was no big deal. Didn't G.R. retire? Great jockey!
Yes, it was his horse and yes he did retire. He came out of retirement to ride in those few very well paying races. Can't say I blame him. He's a great jockey. |
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| SKM - 2016-09-06 5:13 AM
sodapop - 2016-09-05 10:21 PM
Kudos to G.R. Carter. Wasn't it his horse that reared up in the gates? G.R. handled it like it was no big deal. Didn't G.R. retire? Great jockey!
Yes, it was his horse and yes he did retire. He came out of retirement to ride in those few very well paying races. Can't say I blame him. He's a great jockey.
I can understand it as well. It has a been a way of life for so long. It would be hard to just walk away from it. Especially if he physically can still ride and compete at the highest level. |
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| Sodapop, the only racing network is TVG. HRTV was purchased by TVG a couple years ago. Finding a major network to cover that race on a holiday I'd wager costs more than it's worth especially if just getting coverage from TVG would have been cost prohibitive.
By quality are you talking content or actual camera work? I thought the actual program content was very good. |
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Location: The Saudia Arabia of Wind Energy, Western Oklahoma | I tried to tape the episode on Ride TV. All I got to see was a special on the Coopers and then I didn't even get to see the actual race. Why they thought they needed the Coopers on this show I will never know. |
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| PLACE THE BLAME ON AQHA ... they started off with Q-RACING as a free video of many QH races paid with membership monies ...... and then they got greedy as usual ..
There were a number of on the net betting sites that also carried the race for free in trade for your email and some did not even request that ...
AQHA ... controls the tracks qh's run on ... so they put the strong arm on the betting sites to turn the race videos over to AQHA so they could charge $6.95 per month plus membership to view the Q-RACING videos ........ it is probably even more now ... AQHA LOVES THE COLOR GREEN ... lol
AQHA IS LIKE OUR GOVERMENT ... ANYTHING THEY CAN THINK OF TO CHARGE OR TAX YOU FOR ............ THEY DO !!
Try to find out what the salaries are for the top 10 that work at AQHA ...
they will either plead the 5th amendment or do like Obama and Hillary do and say ... I DON'T REMEMBER ...
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