Comments on: Saturday Santa Anita Selections

By: kstafford

kstafford — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:51:19 +0000

Linda – glad to see you again, buddy! How are things over at deliciousscent?

Santa Anita is indeed one of the major California tracks and one that I cover quite a bit in my handicapping and updates. Hollywood Park and Del Mar would be the other major tracks I cover there.

Hong Kong is definitely a place with passionate betters. I’m not really an advocate of wagering large sums of money. Betting is actually just a fun side show to the racing action for me. I’ll watch races without betting quite a bit. I’d love to see that series!

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:43:59 +0000

I don’t know much about horse racing, but I actually used to live near Santa Anita (assuming this is the one I’ve heard of in California).

Also, I know that people in Hong Kong are very into horse racing. Long time ago, I actually saw a TV drama series about horse racing that was made in Hong Kong. It was really intense. People bet huge sums of money on these horses.

By: kstafford

kstafford — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:40:40 +0000

Update: Awesome Gem is scratching from the Thunder Road and will instead race in a Grade 2 tomorrow. I’d probably adjust a bit and go Stom Military then Lang Field now.

By: kstafford

kstafford — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:28:57 +0000

@bloggernoob – Wow, Hong Kong? I’ve never been out of the country yet, sadly….not even a quick adventure to our neighbors north and south. I don’t live in CA, I just travel there quite frequently and am fond of the thoroughbred racing that goes on at Hollywood Park, Del Mar, and Santa Anita. My home tracks are actually Pimlico and Laurel.

@thecup – Impressive. Most folks that aren’t into the sport have heard of the Derby, but not the Preakness and Belmont. You’re absolutely right, those 3 races comprise the yearly triple crown. I’ve already got (and will continue to amass) plenty of posts about this year’s crop of 3 year olds. As far as betting goes, the easiest thing to do is to set up an online account or to place your wagers at an actual track or “OTB” (off-track betting facility).

Thanks for stopping over guys!

By: thecup

thecup — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:29:17 +0000

Thanks for visiting my site. I never bet on horse racing but I do watch the triple crown…they are Kentucy Derby, Preakness, and Belmont right??? Seee i know something… DOn’t know how to bet on horses if you give me some tips on the BIG THREE races I will take your advice and put some money down.