Back at Aqueduct
The Big A in better looking days, 1965 (Festin2008)
GbG horse of interest National Pride is on the opening card of the Big A today in the Best of Luck Stakes. Tin Cup Chalice who notably beat a closing Pyro (on dirt!) last out in the Indy Derby and WV Derby runner up Web Gem are also entered.
Later on the card Nuumany & Helsinki are entered in an allowance optional claimer (not for a tag).
I know several New Yorkers who are jazzed about racing being back at the Big A… have fun y’all!
Not going to the Big A today? Check out this set of old race track photos.
Posted by dana on Oct 29 2008
Filed Under: 2008, National Pride, Aqueduct, Racing
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Hialeah was beautiful in its day.
Hialeah could still be beautiful. I think BC should offer 2011 or 2012 Breeder’s Cup to Hialeah contingent upon it’s restoration. Then the City of Hialeah should use the (usually inflated) potential economic impact figures to start emminent domain procedures and motivate Brunetti to sell.
BTW, THOUSANDS of empty grandstand seats at the BC this year. Hialeah could easily handle a similar crowd.
Weird to see the vacant lawn and apron in the 60’s Spa photos.
Bob - indeed it was
ljk - interesting idea about Hialeah & the BC + about the empty seats, it definitely didn’t seem that way on TV
Dana, nice plug for you and an interestuing article on the Cup.
http://horseplayerpro.21publish.com/OctavetheRave
Hey Bud - thanks! although on closer read I’m pretty sure it’s not a plug, ha ha!!