Memories of This World
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Comment from robyn corum
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While I have never been to Kentucky, I have been to several, several, SEVERAL dog races. *smile* And I have to imagine they are quite similar. At least, in reading this, they appear to be. hahaha Your descriptions are uncanny! You put me back there and into those moments. The hawkers at the front gates selling THEIR versions of the Betting Forms, the whispers about which dogs {pooped} when they were being walked. hahahaha
Oh, my. So much beer! So much fun!
This was brilliant. Well worth a six!
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
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While I have never been to Kentucky, I have been to several, several, SEVERAL dog races. *smile* And I have to imagine they are quite similar. At least, in reading this, they appear to be. hahaha Your descriptions are uncanny! You put me back there and into those moments. The hawkers at the front gates selling THEIR versions of the Betting Forms, the whispers about which dogs {pooped} when they were being walked. hahahaha
Oh, my. So much beer! So much fun!
This was brilliant. Well worth a six!
Comment Written 02-Sep-2021
reply by the author on 03-Sep-2021
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Thanks for the sixer again. This memory is a memory of Belmont Park, actually. Another historic track and one I attended for a couple of decades, at least 3 times a year. Saw a lot of great horses, a lot of great races. Lost more than I won. estory
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Ack! You said that!
Comment from Ric Myworld
As a lifetime owner, breeder, and thoroughbred trainer, this story touched spots within me that brought back a rush of butterflies and goosebumps. Thoroughbred horse racing to me is the most fun you can have with your clothes on, and who knows, maybe even off, and you described it so well. Thanks for sharing your outstanding read. I wish I had a very deserved six!!!
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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As a lifetime owner, breeder, and thoroughbred trainer, this story touched spots within me that brought back a rush of butterflies and goosebumps. Thoroughbred horse racing to me is the most fun you can have with your clothes on, and who knows, maybe even off, and you described it so well. Thanks for sharing your outstanding read. I wish I had a very deserved six!!!
Comment Written 27-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and I am glad my piece was able to bring back those moments on the track for you. Belmont was a great old historic track, and I was lucky to have watched some great horses like Easy Goer and Turn Back the Alarm in person. estory
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I've spent time in New York at Belmont, Aqueduct, and Saratoga. My ex is still vice-president of Breeders' Cup, and I've been to every Breeders' Cup since its inauguration in 1984. I have enjoyed everything of yours that I read.
Comment from Judy Lawless
I think we've all had that feeling of elation and then deflation when we try our hand at any type of gambling. Horse racing is one of the more interesting ones. Most of us know when to quit before we lose more than we can handle, but unfortunately there are those who have to refrain from participating at all. You've conveyed it well in this story. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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I think we've all had that feeling of elation and then deflation when we try our hand at any type of gambling. Horse racing is one of the more interesting ones. Most of us know when to quit before we lose more than we can handle, but unfortunately there are those who have to refrain from participating at all. You've conveyed it well in this story. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and your wonderful comments supporting the piece. We used to go through pretty much the whole 3 year old campaign, from the Derby trials through the Triple Crown, the Meadowlands Million, the Travers, the Breeders Cup and the Jockey Club Gold Cup including three trips to Belmont and lose about $100 bucks a year. One year I made money. Hit on a $250 daily double. estory
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Sounds like fun. I went to the local track with a group of ladies a couple of times. It was a fun outing.
Comment from Jasmine Girl
I enjoy reading the piece about horse racing. your writing is very poetic like the following lines that actually rhymes:
Like the azaleas blooming bright in the early afternoon sun, and the sky blue and bright above the grandstand,
I have been to a horse race once in Fort Lauderdale, more than thirty years ago. I actually won, a beginner's luck. But I didn't continue, fortunately. I saw people who had been doing it for 50 years and they didn't look very healthy.
Well done.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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I enjoy reading the piece about horse racing. your writing is very poetic like the following lines that actually rhymes:
Like the azaleas blooming bright in the early afternoon sun, and the sky blue and bright above the grandstand,
I have been to a horse race once in Fort Lauderdale, more than thirty years ago. I actually won, a beginner's luck. But I didn't continue, fortunately. I saw people who had been doing it for 50 years and they didn't look very healthy.
Well done.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and your interesting perspective on the story. What I really wanted to illustrate here is this experience of anticipation and disappointment, more than anything. I had fun at Belmont. We used to lose about $100 a year, going through the whole three year old campaign, with 3 trips to the track. The one time I hit the triple in the Preakness, it paid $50. Figures. They have a beautiful track in Hong Kong, I understand. Happy Valley. estory
Comment from Gert sherwood
A Parable of Horse Racing
Memories ch.13 A Day at the Race
estory With your exciting poetic voice, I felt I was actually present at horse race. I smiled when I read----
They round the clubhouse turn and bolt into the home stretch. Here they come, four horses abreast, charging passed the grandstand. The crowd, still on its feet, seems to leap into the air as the horses pass and flash under the wire.
Gert
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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A Parable of Horse Racing
Memories ch.13 A Day at the Race
estory With your exciting poetic voice, I felt I was actually present at horse race. I smiled when I read----
They round the clubhouse turn and bolt into the home stretch. Here they come, four horses abreast, charging passed the grandstand. The crowd, still on its feet, seems to leap into the air as the horses pass and flash under the wire.
Gert
Comment Written 25-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thanks for the excellent review and its always great to hear what specifically works for readers like that last part where the horses come down the stretch and flash under the wire. I appreciate all the support. estory
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estory You are mos welcome
Gert
Comment from Carmen Ducharme
This is very nice writing .I enjoyed your story very much ! I have never been to a real race but have watched on tv you brought me there through your words and I felt all the excitement the disappointment and all feelings through your wonderful writing .Thank you for sharing this .God Bless
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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This is very nice writing .I enjoyed your story very much ! I have never been to a real race but have watched on tv you brought me there through your words and I felt all the excitement the disappointment and all feelings through your wonderful writing .Thank you for sharing this .God Bless
Comment Written 25-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much for the excellent review and all the wonderful compliments on the story. I appreciate all the support. estory
Comment from royowen
Because I was a problem gambler, I have experienced so much of that when I was younger, it was something I needed deliverance from as a new Christian I can remember that surge of hope, the self deception of feeling "lucky" that's how I learnt the deceitfulness of the heart, but I know the feelings, the atmosphere and excitement of the racetrack, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Because I was a problem gambler, I have experienced so much of that when I was younger, it was something I needed deliverance from as a new Christian I can remember that surge of hope, the self deception of feeling "lucky" that's how I learnt the deceitfulness of the heart, but I know the feelings, the atmosphere and excitement of the racetrack, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 25-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much for the excellent review. Yeah we had fun at the track, but it was a money losing proposition. We used to lose about $100 a year. A remember betting on this one horse, Turn Back the Alarm, and she won all her starts at Belmont. Undefeated. Until we put a $50 win bet on her and she finished out of the money. That was our last trip to Belmont. estory
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Good move
Comment from BethShelby
You have managed to bring the excitement and anticipation of a hourse race to the written page with this post. I like how you relate to ther kinds of hopes and disappointments we have in life. I enjoyed reading this.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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You have managed to bring the excitement and anticipation of a hourse race to the written page with this post. I like how you relate to ther kinds of hopes and disappointments we have in life. I enjoyed reading this.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2021
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2021
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Thanks so much for the excellent review and your compliments supporting this story. I am glad the parable came through in the writing. estory
