tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-98290612024-03-07T19:29:26.736-05:00Your Average HorseplayerDave is a founding member of The Thoroughbred Bloggers Alliance who after working full-time in the horse racing industry (for the ADW, TwinSpires.com, 2007-2012), started his own Production Company out of SF, CA (www.rabbiwhere.com). In 1998, Dave "officially" became just your average, avid horseplayer who has since graduated from passive participant to hopeful, passionate advocate for the sport he believes has the infinite potential to thrive in the years to come.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.comBlogger416125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-79768930019265797002009-09-11T18:57:00.001-04:002009-09-11T18:57:49.626-04:00Tiz 9/11...Tiznow "Wins it for America"Love it. Durkin and racing at its finest:Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-89008480938224064492009-09-04T19:58:00.003-04:002009-09-04T21:08:16.327-04:00Oregonian Columnist Single-Handedly Raises the Bar on SportsmanshipDid Oregonian sports Columnist, John Canzano have a hand in the season long suspension of RB Oregon's LeGarrette Blount for his post game tantrum?Canzano's post game column was filed at 11:09pm Pacific last night, shortly after the conclusion of the game and the incident demanding that Blount be removed from the University of Oregon football team.The noon Pacific Friday episode of ESPN's OutsideRuben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-57143344284551793502009-08-27T00:47:00.001-04:002009-08-27T00:52:31.822-04:00Check out the Jockeys Season 2 TrailerRuben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-16809190064748007182008-09-30T01:13:00.003-04:002008-09-30T01:19:13.659-04:00Interpret As You WishIt's certain things said, done, lived experienced that just make you feel (good). More and more music has become that for me.A few weeks ago I lamented mildly that it has become harder and harder to participate creatively through this blog. Here's my first effort in a while. Interpret this as you wish:Is This "Climbing Up To The Moon?"Or Is It Bailing Out Too Soon?I Hope We Didn't Wait Too Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-28819950193391550792008-08-20T01:10:00.003-04:002008-08-20T01:19:53.172-04:00Some items including post-SPA decompressionIt's a amazing that as slow as this blog has been lately, I just received a comment from a post dated April 3rd, 2008 - that's over 4 months ago for those of you keeping score at home!! These inner-tubes of ours never cease to amaze. Anonymous wrote:I found a Triple Crown logo (the horse racing TC...right?) at http://allpro.stores.yahoo.net/trcrme1.html. When you click on the'2007 Triple CrownRuben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-48412949616573537552008-08-05T18:05:00.002-04:002008-08-05T18:08:16.414-04:00Testing Out FeedBLitzThis post is more geared toward testing out a new feature I just added to the blog that allows you to get email updates every time I post on this blog. I'll throw in a link here about Curlin's announced Woodward placing.Also adding a link to the lamest story of them all by using a straight URL: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3520064Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-19587045732593192822008-07-30T18:21:00.000-04:002008-07-30T18:22:04.532-04:00Wordle TBARuben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-66413080915880601982008-07-30T01:26:00.003-04:002008-07-30T11:10:54.260-04:00Updated with Facts: ANOTHER new wager offered..Not sure if this one was offered last year, I'm sure Alan would remember if there was.Once again it is the NJSEA making a nice move out of the ordinary. Here are some highlights about the Hambeltonian/Haskell Daily Double wager to be offered this weekend:(edited for this blog)•Select winner of both the Hambletonian (Saturday, August 2 at Meadowlands Racetrack) and Haskell Invitational (Sunday, Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-44887436532643558172008-07-29T01:17:00.001-04:002008-07-29T01:19:35.065-04:00Warning: This Video Will Make You Laugh Out Loud and Possibly Spit Out Your DrinkThis needs to be viewed multiple times. I think the SportsCenter guys just got showed up....Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-30072380352372146052008-06-19T00:36:00.001-04:002008-06-19T00:36:39.288-04:00Hahahahahaha!!!Now this is good stuff you just can't make up!!Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-36980025292255596352008-06-17T21:10:00.004-04:002008-06-18T00:56:29.477-04:00A New Wager Debuts This WeekendI didn't see a mention of this anywhere yet this week, so I thought I would get the press rolling with some tidbits on the new "Sixty Minute 6" wager brought to you by the NJSEA.-The wager begins this Saturday covering six races from four different tracks.-All six races will take place within an hour - usually about 3:30pm Eastern - 4:30pm Eastern-The wager is planned to be held every Saturday Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-2192764252020750532008-06-04T18:45:00.003-04:002008-06-04T18:52:54.479-04:00**All CDI races Now on YouTube(**past 18 months)A complete library of CDI’s race replays (all 4 tracks, past 18 months) is now available online at www.youtube.com/cdi.Currently there are over 5,000 races that are all searchable under various tags.Check it out. I think it's pretty cool.www.youtube.com/cdiWould love to hear thoughts and feedback on this.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-36485847026510873882008-05-20T20:09:00.003-04:002008-05-20T20:24:00.665-04:00Is it possible for PETA to make sense?Here is an interesting listen from SF NPR affiliate KQED.Nothing earth shattering (as usual), but it is worth a listen for more points of view.Nothing continues to get done in this industry and Alan expresses this sentiment as I would liked to have. I find myself building up more and more anger (in my belly) as the days continue to move forward.There is so much to do, and so much talk. WHEN Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-4699407195744998452008-05-19T16:30:00.002-04:002008-05-19T16:36:41.562-04:00Not Addressing Big Brown Just Yet..It deserves proper time to put coherent thoughts together, and right now that just ain't not happenin.In the meantime, it looks like a trainer is taking his game to the Internets and has discovered a site called, "YouTube". You may have heard of it?This YouTube page, which looks to be setup and managed by West Coast trainer John Sheriffs is a great move and has a ton of possibility.Major h/t to Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-72575422361979974982008-05-17T18:13:00.000-04:002008-05-17T18:39:27.605-04:00F*ck Big Brown.Sorry, just how I feel. Can't get excited about Big Brown. Not interested in rooting for this horse.More on that later.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-5554158279570104272008-05-17T04:28:00.001-04:002008-05-17T04:30:43.521-04:00I'm not betting Big Brown in the Preakness.I can't.I don't want to.I won't.Gayego does nothing for me.What am I to do.I'll figure something. Not sure what that will be exactly.Good luck to you.Sounds like closers had a big day at the muddy Pimilico course Friday.Like I said. Good luck.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-39905830427551650302008-05-06T16:21:00.002-04:002008-05-06T16:25:07.469-04:00A Nice Piece Written on Huffingto Post re: Eight Belles/H. ClintonCheck out this piece by my friend, Lucy Carrigan on the Huffington Post today.Just wanted to throw it into the mix as little bit of a different take by a smart, politically savvy, female horse fan.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-55895595522010168142008-05-04T18:50:00.001-04:002008-05-04T18:52:00.848-04:00Shortened Press ReleaseThis was released earlier today (edited for brevity):VERNON NIVEN STATEMENT REGARDING TWINSPIRES.COM WAGERING DIFFICULTIES ON KENTUCKY DERBY DAYMOUNTAINVIEW, Calif. (May 4, 2008) – Vernon Niven, president of TwinSpires.com today commented on difficulties experienced by some TwinSpires.com customers placing wagers on the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 3. “We understand Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-76294671993408107842008-05-03T14:42:00.001-04:002008-05-03T14:43:47.728-04:00Derby Picks (only cuz I have to)Derby 134Win: PyroPlace: Denis of CorkShow: Col. JohnRuben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-4815355633117849042008-04-16T01:33:00.002-04:002008-04-16T01:39:45.032-04:00Front Page of the (Very) Local PaperNot sure if anyone had seen this yet, but I sat down the other day to enjoy a morning bagel and coffee and this horse racing story was on the cover of the Palo Alto Daily News.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-26701086488416686682008-04-09T23:25:00.003-04:002008-04-09T23:30:55.123-04:00NTRA Premier Pick 4Even though Saturday's national Pick 4 races are from "exclusive tracks", looks like most ADW's will be taking the wager on their sites.So if you normally can't play Keeneland and/or Oaklawn, you will be able to wager on the races featured in that wager.It does seem a bit strange though that NTRA.com isn't promoting the wager on their site....they did send out a mailer, but maybe an icon or a Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-59494795882652949252008-04-04T02:54:00.004-04:002008-04-04T03:00:37.999-04:00$1.5 Billion Wagered Legally in US in 2007Very interesting stats posted on Bloodhorse today. $1.5+ billion legally wagered in the states in 2007. I guess the fact it doesn't even take into account the evil offshores and these numbers blow my mind even more.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-50353998005073610652008-04-03T20:23:00.003-04:002008-04-03T21:08:57.619-04:00Triple Crown dot com?We were talking about a project here at work the other day, when it was thrown out to me to find a "Triple Crown logo".Several days later, I was able to locate www.triplecrown.com - here's the link, check it out.At least it's an American Company that owns the domain,right? I mean, the last time I checked, all three legs of the Triple Crown did take place in the United States....um, ok, maybe Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-20450360319498627822008-04-02T17:54:00.004-04:002008-04-02T17:57:43.609-04:00Arlington Park has a New WebsiteCheck out Arlington's new website.This follows in the footsteps of the last week's re-design of ChurchillDowns.com.Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section. Or not.Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9829061.post-46093697106734823362008-04-02T14:15:00.002-04:002008-04-02T14:25:40.914-04:00A Little AvgReDesignJust thought I would give the site a little freshening up. Still needs to be tweaked around, but thought it was time for some small change.As an aspiring and 3-for-3 (3-3-0-0) claiming owner (I even got my Calif. Owners license a few weeks back - thanks to TBB for facilitating that process) I found this post over at fellow TBA blog "Owning Racehorses" extremely enjoyable. Congrats to the Ruben Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13430962731987931728noreply@blogger.com2