Quote from MaywoodAl on August 23, 2026, 2:02 PM

Is the pick who to mute first?

Quote from Lonnie on August 23, 2026, 3:33 PM

Quote from MaywoodAl on August 23, 2026, 2:02 PM

Is the pick who to mute first?

One cannot deny the excitement they bring.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 23, 2026, 3:55 PM

I agree with @lonnie

The whole industry is circling the drain, so I welcome anyone or anything that brings the juice.  Roger rightly, but a few years belatedly, came to the conclusion that he is no longer fit to do intense, large field action.  

I didn’t realize that Steve Cross (Red Mile announcer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) still was mispronouncing Degas, as Daygus.  Why hasn’t anyone told him?  If the fates allow and I can work up the nerve, then maybe that someone will be me.  Nice guy, and he does a good job when I have heard him.

Quote from Lonnie on August 23, 2026, 4:05 PM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 23, 2026, 3:55 PM

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I didn’t realize that Steve Cross (Red Mile announcer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) still was mispronouncing Degas, as Daygus.  Why hasn’t anyone told him?  If the fates allow and I can work up the nerve, then maybe that someone will be me.  Nice guy, and he does a good job when I have heard him.

@bgtolex25, show him this video:

https://youtu.be/BzD1B6HzBlU?si=gzKrszpIH5gQhry_

 

Quote from MaywoodAl on August 25, 2026, 3:58 PM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 23, 2026, 3:55 PM

I agree with @lonnie

The whole industry is circling the drain, so I welcome anyone or anything that brings the juice.  Roger rightly, but a few years belatedly, came to the conclusion that he is no longer fit to do intense, large field action.  

I didn’t realize that Steve Cross (Red Mile announcer on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) still was mispronouncing Degas, as Daygus.  Why hasn’t anyone told him?  If the fates allow and I can work up the nerve, then maybe that someone will be me.  Nice guy, and he does a good job when I have heard him.

If you ever see Steve Cross can you also bring his calling a horse's lifetime mark a "record". I know track and field people talk about PR's ( personal records), but he goes with "record". Not sure why it bothers me, I guess I have issues. 

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 25, 2026, 5:12 PM

@maywoodal

Come down on a Tuesday or Wednesday, and I will introduce you to him.  You have to own your own issues, but I am committed in my head , heart, and now here on THR to correct him on Degas.  He usually pops down to the judges booth at least once a card, but I am sure that I can discreetly slip in the Degas issue.  He will get a good laugh.  I am going back tomorrow after missing the last two days.

Quote from MaywoodAl on August 25, 2026, 5:32 PM

I am hoping to get there a few times in September. Wednesdays are out since I need to be in the office. Monday/ Tuesday are work from home/(track).

Probably Kentucky Downs first weekend of September.  

Unfortunately the timing of driving my mom's car to Florida is going to cause me to miss the October stakes. Slim chance I can make it for October 3. Place should be hopping. 

 

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 25, 2026, 9:52 PM

Looking at my calendar, next week is ok.  But then we are heading to the UP of MI for some camping and kayaking.  The plan is to hit the Ohio Select Sale on the way home.  Then we come right back up for Jug week followed by 6 days at the judges school in Lexington, Fasig Tipton Sale, and GC at the Red Mile.

I think that I died and went to heaven.

Quote from Lonnie on August 26, 2026, 7:58 AM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 25, 2026, 9:52 PM

Looking at my calendar, next week is ok.  But then we are heading to the UP of MI for some camping and kayaking.  The plan is to hit the Ohio Select Sale on the way home.  Then we come right back up for Jug week followed by 6 days at the judges school in Lexington, Fasig Tipton Sale, and GC at the Red Mile.

I think that I died and went to heaven.

A life of hard work has paid off handsomely for you.