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Title: Hambo card…
Post by: Harness racer on July 30, 2024, 08:32:00 PM
Nancy will fair much better than she did on Pace night card!  McClure replaced by Timmy T on Sylvia Hanover.  Allegiant to spring mild upset on the Oaks.  Any have any early thoughts or observations?
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: PIGLAND on July 30, 2024, 08:36:24 PM
will yannick be in the grandstand as usual on big cards
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: LUCPARK on July 30, 2024, 08:40:37 PM
Outside of the two big races

Oaks and hambo
It’s a bad card

Compared to previous years
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Harness Stats on July 30, 2024, 08:51:24 PM
The illustrious Cane Pace coveted jewel in the Triple Crown attracted a grand total of 5 entries.   ngc3 ngc3
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: rainman2 on July 30, 2024, 09:02:13 PM
The illustrious Cane Pace coveted jewel in the Triple Crown attracted a grand total of 5 entries.   ngc3 ngc3

It would be nice to know how many were nominated, and how many were eligible at the time of the draw.

Even on a 'big track' only 5 entries! If it was Yonkers and a 1/2-mile track, then it would be more understandable.

You should just eliminate the 'triple crown' all together and just have more big money races for the 3-year-olds.  It would be intriguing to watch on a weekly basis from june through the end of the racing season and the breeder's crown.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: MR.DALRAE on July 30, 2024, 09:07:05 PM
Outside of the two big races

Oaks and hambo
It’s a bad card

Compared to previous years

Terrible card,,,no longer the Mecca
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: oh canada on July 30, 2024, 09:13:38 PM
Terrible card,,,no longer the Mecca
Still the best we have....IMO
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: seen2much on July 30, 2024, 09:13:43 PM
The Cane having 5 entries is a big disappointment.
Where is Bythemissal? Did he breakdown in the Battle?
There are plenty of big fields. That will hopefully result in some prices.
Cashman, Steele, & Mckee should be interesting.
Will the Hambletonian big two duel & set it up for someone else? Will others be good enough to capitalize...if so?
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: oh canada on July 30, 2024, 09:23:57 PM
I like Etsell's Trotter in the Hambo, good post to get away close. If he is within striking distance of Karl and TCI at the top of the lane it will be interesting...... he is a powerful animal.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: HarnessFan1981 on July 30, 2024, 09:27:56 PM
It would be nice to know how many were nominated, and how many were eligible at the time of the draw.

Even on a 'big track' only 5 entries! If it was Yonkers and a 1/2-mile track, then it would be more understandable.

You should just eliminate the 'triple crown' all together and just have more big money races for the 3-year-olds.  It would be intriguing to watch on a weekly basis from june through the end of the racing season and the breeder's crown.


35 nominated to the Cane Pace
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c1bb71f1aef1dd4c1f5942a/t/65ef2f27a01c1770c24c6980/1710173991395/Cane2024Eligibles.pdf
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: SeattleSlew on July 31, 2024, 03:29:02 AM
It would be nice to know how many were nominated, and how many were eligible at the time of the draw.

Even on a 'big track' only 5 entries! If it was Yonkers and a 1/2-mile track, then it would be more understandable.

You should just eliminate the 'triple crown' all together and just have more big money races for the 3-year-olds.  It would be intriguing to watch on a weekly basis from june through the end of the racing season and the breeder's crown.

33 were eligible after the May Payment:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c1bb71f1aef1dd4c1f5942a/t/65ef2f27a01c1770c24c6980/1710173991395/Cane2024Eligibles.pdf

Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Harness racer on July 31, 2024, 06:06:36 AM
Still the best we have....IMO

Sad but true!   tmbz1
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: wiseowl on July 31, 2024, 07:27:03 AM
I think it is a good card of racing you jerks complain about everything just a sour bunch of losers.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Harness racer on July 31, 2024, 07:43:09 AM
I think it is a good card of racing you jerks complain about everything just a sour bunch of losers.

I agree it's a nice card, just not what it once was.  Cane pace drawing 5 is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Parked on July 31, 2024, 08:04:27 AM
24 hr detention stops nothing but the shakers.  Yogurt OK….  And no detention for Shady Daisy , NJ SS or Kindergarten. Let the good times roll.   
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: rainman2 on July 31, 2024, 08:52:56 AM
24 hr detention stops nothing but the shakers.  Yogurt OK….  And no detention for Shady Daisy , NJ SS or Kindergarten. Let the good times roll.

The kindergarten only has a purse of 20k.
That answers why no detention barn.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Brown jug on July 31, 2024, 11:14:40 AM
i agree its a decent card and likely the best to offer at this time
 not sure what some of you fellas are expecting
not sure what some of you think is missing
yes the cane with 5 horses is sad
but this is the new reality of strong regional sires stakes weakening the grand circuit
as i have said before you cant race in them all
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: SAW on July 31, 2024, 02:30:02 PM
i agree its a decent card and likely the best to offer at this time
 not sure what some of you fellas are expecting
not sure what some of you think is missing
yes the cane with 5 horses is sad
but this is the new reality of strong regional sires stakes weakening the grand circuit
as i have said before you cant race in them all

It has to be a day ending in Y with the same bunch complaining about The Meadowlands or Gural.

On another note, its looking like rain on Saturday possibly causing handle to be down..... Im sure they will love that!
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Grandstand Handicapper on July 31, 2024, 02:39:53 PM
It has to be a day ending in Y with the same bunch complaining about The Meadowlands or Gural.

On another note, its looking like rain on Saturday possibly causing handle to be down..... Im sure they will love that!

And attendance.....un fortunately.....t he new norm for a big day of attendance for the Hambo is what? 15,000? About $7.9mm was the all in NA handle.....but I was in Trotters last year and walked outside, down the stairs, and right outside to the clubhouse outdoor seating, right on the finish line.....and I sat down and watched the race live. There were plenty of seats!!! They weren't sold out!!! Depressing. It's the new model for on-track attendance and handle. New norm.

Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: pocketrocketwinner on July 31, 2024, 02:41:06 PM
It has to be a day ending in Y with the same bunch complaining about The Meadowlands or Gural.

On another note, its looking like rain on Saturday possibly causing handle to be down..... Im sure they will love that!

CAWs don't care if it's raining or not.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Papillon on August 01, 2024, 11:18:28 AM
i agree its a decent card and likely the best to offer at this time
 not sure what some of you fellas are expecting
not sure what some of you think is missing
yes the cane with 5 horses is sad
but this is the new reality of strong regional sires stakes weakening the grand circuit
as i have said before you cant race in them all

Hambletonian Day was once rich in history with races like

The Merrie Annabelle(2yo filly trot)
Peter Houghton Memorial(2 yo colt/gelding trot)
The Mistletoe Shalee(3yo fillies)
US Pacing Championship
Nat Ray(older trotters)--very deep in history....
Heat racing-with elims then the final on the same day--you had to win 2x on the same day to win it all or they had a raceoff

while some of these still exist under a different name--its not what it once was

There were never NJSS races on this day

That is why this is the weakest Hambletonian Day card that The M1 has ever staged
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 01, 2024, 12:01:33 PM
91 degrees with rain plus a soccer match across the parking lot. Sure sounds enticing. ;D
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: TimTimTimbo on August 01, 2024, 03:23:06 PM
Of course it looks like we will have fucked up weather

https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/East+Rutherford+NJ?canonicalCityId=8afabc4d69963c7526f874b6fc6a61008c844cc0cc160977122efc09eb6820a5

Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: SeattleSlew on August 01, 2024, 05:04:28 PM
If the track is at all "deep" it will most certainly hurt Karl with the rail!!
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Frankie T on August 01, 2024, 09:21:38 PM
Hambletonian Day was once rich in history with races like

The Merrie Annabelle(2yo filly trot)
Peter Houghton Memorial(2 yo colt/gelding trot)
The Mistletoe Shalee(3yo fillies)
US Pacing Championship
Nat Ray(older trotters)--very deep in history....
Heat racing-with elims then the final on the same day--you had to win 2x on the same day to win it all or they had a raceoff

while some of these still exist under a different name--its not what it once was

There were never NJSS races on this day

That is why this is the weakest Hambletonian Day card that The M1 has ever staged

With all the money pouring in to the stakes programs in many states and now the duel eligibility in KY, there is more incentive to race in those races and only face the best in one state instead of a grand circuit race where you face the best in all of North America.

Slots is the worst thing that has ever happened to harness racing.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: #makebarntrashworkagain on August 01, 2024, 09:50:06 PM
Heard Dakota and Zach Jackson are working security for the detention barn.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Parked on August 01, 2024, 10:01:27 PM
Racing for $600 purse at Elmira n y fair.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: rainman2 on August 01, 2024, 10:23:57 PM
With all the money pouring in to the stakes programs in many states and now the duel eligibility in KY, there is more incentive to race in those races and only face the best in one state instead of a grand circuit race where you face the best in all of North America.

Slots is the worst thing that has ever happened to harness racing.

dual eligibility in Massachusetts too!
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Frankie T on August 02, 2024, 07:59:50 AM
dual eligibility in Massachusetts too!

To get the most value, breeding operations should open a facility in one of the duel eligibility states and move all their broodmares there but keep their stallions in one of the other states. That would maximize the value of their yearlings.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Jazzman on August 02, 2024, 02:22:09 PM
too bad there went a few more amature races that day
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: wizardofoz on August 02, 2024, 07:42:07 PM
Weather should be dry until around 3:45pm and rain for a brief period before the Hambo, then dry until 6:30pm, so most of the card should be OK without rain.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 02, 2024, 07:48:23 PM
Thank you Al Roker. tmbz1
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: theokodjak26 on August 02, 2024, 10:12:59 PM
Thank you Al Roker. tmbz1
lolllllllllll
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: wizardofoz on August 03, 2024, 12:03:14 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bf/Al_Roker_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg)
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Horseradish on August 03, 2024, 12:22:56 AM
Any chance to get more than $7 on the Emoji / Legendary DD ??
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: wizardofoz on August 03, 2024, 12:30:53 PM
Rain will take place between 3:45pm-7:00pm with latest update so Hambo could be sloppy.  Entire card on MSG+.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 03, 2024, 01:40:48 PM
Fuck Gural. Can't even put on their best card without whining. Close it down asshole!
It would be worth it to be rid of you! 11.wp
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Papillon on August 03, 2024, 01:44:12 PM
Fuck Gural. Can't even put on their best card without whining. Close it down asshole!
It would be worth it to be rid of you! 11.wp

says he needs a casino

i have got news for Jeff.....

its not going to happen anytime soon
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Third Over on August 03, 2024, 02:13:13 PM
Yo..If your a NJ slot junkie, ya don't give a fuck about paying $16 to cross the GW Bridge.!!
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 03, 2024, 02:13:34 PM
Do Jeffie and Settlemoir really have to get in the winner's circle pics? Tacky 11.wp
Nice choice on the wardrobe Jeffie. Long sleeve dark colored shirt in 90 degree temps. ngc3
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: wizardofoz on August 03, 2024, 03:04:18 PM
Latest weather radar shows NO rain at all this afternoon as the rain shifted north. Great!
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 03, 2024, 03:57:15 PM
I guess Kelsey Grammer wasn't available this year. ngc3 ngc3
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Post by: Miguel_Sanchez on August 03, 2024, 04:00:52 PM
Do Jeffie and Settlemoir really have to get in the winner's circle pics? Tacky 11.wp
Nice choice on the wardrobe Jeffie. Long sleeve dark colored shirt in 90 degree temps. ngc3
At least he has shoes on and not the jesus slippers he normally wears with his toes that look like they need cut with bolt cutters.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 03, 2024, 04:53:44 PM
Not that I love him but I want to hear from the Yannick haters that claim
he only knows to go the front. BRILLIANT drive. If your aren't piking then
don't leave at all. The Freak has probably dropped trowel already. Props to
Mike Campbell. He stuck his neck out and the horse backed him up. Good feeling. tmbz1
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Papillon on August 03, 2024, 04:56:39 PM
certainly not the greatest trotter ever-tripping out

yes YG was excellent
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Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on August 03, 2024, 04:58:02 PM
Not that I love him but I want to hear from the Yannick haters that claim
he only knows to go the front. BRILLIANT drive. If your aren't piking then
don't leave at all. The Freak has probably dropped trowel already. Props to
Mike Campbell. He stuck his neck out and the horse backed him up. Good feeling. tmbz1
tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 03, 2024, 05:01:43 PM
I must say I like what that rain has done for momma Christina's dress. Talk about some
nice jugs. She has always loved to show those beauties off too. tmbz1 tmbz1
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Post by: shotgunner on August 03, 2024, 05:09:27 PM
Not that I love him but I want to hear from the Yannick haters that claim
he only knows to go the front. BRILLIANT drive. If your aren't piking then
don't leave at all. The Freak has probably dropped trowel already. Props to
Mike Campbell. He stuck his neck out and the horse backed him up. Good feeling. tmbz1

Stuck his neck out on the horse thats been the most highly thought of 2 and 3 yr old trotter for probably over a half a decade lol

No shade on Karl. He's a great horse. But acting like you're out on an island backing a 3/5 shot is kinda funny. The only reason that people clown on Mike is he goes up and down about Karl's gonna be the best ever.
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Post by: MOHAWK FREAK on August 03, 2024, 05:33:01 PM
  Very uncharacteristic drive by Yannick.  He actually drove with brains and got the job done. I was really chirping when Highland Kismet kicked away for just a few strides late in the game. I’m happy he got the monkey off his back. I was extremely happy for Nancy.  A WET NANCY. what could one expect more? Wow what a beauty.   
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bitter Truth on August 03, 2024, 05:33:48 PM
I get that he's been highly touted. The fact that you also know Mike has
repeatedly stated that shows how he stuck his neck out. The more you talk,
the more abuse you invite. Like I said, the horse backed him up.  ;D
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: TimTimTimbo on August 03, 2024, 05:37:35 PM
Dexter Dunn is putting on a clinic today
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Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on August 03, 2024, 05:47:57 PM
I get that he's been highly touted. The fact that you also know Mike has
repeatedly stated that shows how he stuck his neck out. The more you talk,
the more abuse you invite. Like I said, the horse backed him up.  ;D
tmbz1 tmbz1
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on August 03, 2024, 06:05:50 PM
Stuck his neck out on the horse thats been the most highly thought of 2 and 3 yr old trotter for probably over a half a decade lol

No shade on Karl. He's a great horse. But acting like you're out on an island backing a 3/5 shot is kinda funny. The only reason that people clown on Mike is he goes up and down about Karl's gonna be the best ever.
So you think Karl has been the most highly thought of 2 and 3 year old trotter over half a decade. What a pile of bullshit that is. When TCI beat him last year, everyone called him counterfeit. This year, all I heard is he will run when asked for speed. When he finished third in the Dancer, everyone once again said he is not as good as advertised. LAST YEAR I posted that Karl should win Horse of the Year and was bashed. Once again douchebag...Karl will be remembered as the greatest trotter EVER!!
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: PineHurstPacer on August 03, 2024, 06:13:44 PM
Dexter Hooked wheels or he was a winner!
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bernie Madoff on August 03, 2024, 06:13:54 PM
Dexter Dunn is putting on a clinic today




 tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1 tmbz1
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Miguel_Sanchez on August 03, 2024, 06:15:23 PM
So you think Karl has been the most highly thought of 2 and 3 year old trotter over half a decade. What a pile of bullshit that is. When TCI beat him last year, everyone called him counterfeit. This year, all I heard is he will run when asked for speed. When he finished third in the Dancer, everyone once again said he is not as good as advertised. LAST YEAR I posted that Karl should win Horse of the Year and was bashed. Once again douchebag...Karl will be remembered as the greatest trotter EVER!!
0% chance of greatest trotter ever.  You keep Jimmy away from him for a week prior to him racing in a huge stake and he will get his head caved in.  If you don't inject every joint, give him tildren, shock every joint and use the cold spa daily he won't function.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: shotgunner on August 03, 2024, 06:16:37 PM
So you think Karl has been the most highly thought of 2 and 3 year old trotter over half a decade. What a pile of bullshit that is. When TCI beat him last year, everyone called him counterfeit. This year, all I heard is he will run when asked for speed. When he finished third in the Dancer, everyone once again said he is not as good as advertised. LAST YEAR I posted that Karl should win Horse of the Year and was bashed. Once again douchebag...Karl will be remembered as the greatest trotter EVER!!

LOL you've got some thin skin for coming on this site.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: MIKE CAMPBELL on August 03, 2024, 06:18:49 PM
LOL you've got some thin skin for coming on this site.
I'm seeing a dermatologist about that.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Frankie T on August 03, 2024, 06:19:02 PM
So you think Karl has been the most highly thought of 2 and 3 year old trotter over half a decade. What a pile of bullshit that is. When TCI beat him last year, everyone called him counterfeit. This year, all I heard is he will run when asked for speed. When he finished third in the Dancer, everyone once again said he is not as good as advertised. LAST YEAR I posted that Karl should win Horse of the Year and was bashed. Once again douchebag...Karl will be remembered as the greatest trotter EVER!!

Not even close to being that yet. Let's see him win on all size tracks and win the Elitloppet. Maybe then he would be in the conversation.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Bernie Madoff on August 03, 2024, 06:21:47 PM
I'm seeing a dermatologist about that.




 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3 ngc3
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Frankie T on August 03, 2024, 06:22:09 PM
  Very uncharacteristic drive by Yannick.  He actually drove with brains and got the job done. I was really chirping when Highland Kismet kicked away for just a few strides late in the game. I’m happy he got the monkey off his back. I was extremely happy for Nancy.  A WET NANCY. what could one expect more? Wow what a beauty.

Yannick wins the most money of any driver and he does it with less drives than many of the top drivers. You all can over analyze how he drives but I take the purses he wins.
Title: Re: Hambo card…
Post by: Laag on August 03, 2024, 10:39:57 PM
I must say I like what that rain has done for momma Christina's dress. Talk about some
nice jugs. She has always loved to show those beauties off too. tmbz1 tmbz1


yeah caught that too...that was the most surprising look of the day. As she ages into her 60s,  I know she has gone from the leather outfits she used to wear to the old maid dresses she had on but Cristina was pulling on her back class today  and Karl was loving every minute eyeing them up for a later feed, Michelle Crawford was jealous for sure. Also Nancys panties became see thru in her soaked silks. Great day was had by all. The lovely Sarah Svanstedt looked stunning her tight shirt and pants. Classy all the way and putting some of those sloppy barn girls in flowered dresses with bad tatoos that were styling around the apron. But I have to address a couple of no shows. No Casie Coleman. I thought for sure we would see her in her famous tight melon dress. Also where was Jen Bo. Her one horse stable Zannata somehow got third and she wsa nowhere to be found nor was she there for Nicholas Beach off the board finish.

As for some others, Wendy Ross needs a makeover. Jessica Otten can possibly lose a couple of pounds. Thought I saw Heather Vitale but not sure, it seems like USTA isnt interested in her hijinx. Didnt see Tronds wife who is usually all legs wearing some high end outfit.
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