Under the Lights

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sweet terchi — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:44:08 GMT

You know, we should be running things!!

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Soldier Course — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:06:46 GMT

sweet terchi:

Your idea about Harry Connick Jr. is great! Remember, Harry is from New Orleans and probably has at least a fondness for horsse racing because of Fair Grounds being there. And Fair Grounds is still owned by Churchill Downs Inc., isn't it? Shouldn't take much of a leap to make this happen.

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sweet terchi — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:48:11 GMT

Soldier, you hit on a great idea. I bet it would be a smash because folks always love to dress as stars! If Harry Connick Jr. was recruited to sing Frank's songs, the track would be in the $$$. Plus a lot of new people exposed to the sport,... win win situation!

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Soldier Course — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:27:04 GMT

MonicaV, sweet terchi, Paula:

If GunBow is right and a Sinatra rage is surging among the younger set, then Churchill Downs could have a Sinatra Night theme in the fall for one of its nights under the lights.

Everyone, young and old, could come out to the track spiffed up like Frank, Ava Gardner, Dean, Sammy, Shirley MacLaine, Lauren Bacall, etc. No problem about music selections in the Paddock. "Swanky" comes back to Louisville! How long has it been since we've heard that word?

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sweet terchi — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:07:23 GMT

Monica, Paula and Soldier,

Keep on Truckin' girls!! Peace.

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Billy's Empire — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:47:43 GMT

You of all people should know that knowledge is king, so just research. yeah, Zenyatta at 129 is asking a lot, but she will still win regardless. Azeri did it in 03. Chip Wooley has been hangin out at Kern's Korner in the Ville, stop by and have a drink with him...

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StardustyRose — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:12:15 GMT

Jason you are so funny LOL. I hate car racing.

Audra. Isn't that ticker funny? Love that thing. Very creative I must say. Be ware folks Dray Nay is coming back sooner than later.

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MonicaV — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:03:58 GMT

Soldier Course, Paula and Sweet Terchi,

Our time was a great time! So much going on during those years, good and bad. Great music, great movies and great horses but we also had Viet Nam and the Manson murders that ended the Hippie movement. It was an interesting time to say the least. I saw the Beatles in concert in 1966 at Dodger Stadium. It was great! I also saw Elvis in Vegas. I watched Secretariat, Seattle Slew and Affirmed win their TC's on Television. Those were the days!

In the 80's I went to Kentucky twice and visited all 3 of the TC winners and went to the Horse Park and saw John Henry and Forego. I'm so happy I did that as all of those great horses are gone now.

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LAZMANNICK — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:13:54 GMT

AS far as the Danica Patrick post being legit.....from my limited knowledge of auto racing Danica drives on the Indy Circuit, not Formula One.....maybe Danica's just having a bad day and can't remember what kind of car she drives.

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Shawn P — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:14:11 GMT

I'm pretty sure Danica knows her gig with Formula One fell through last year.

Wow, amazing what gets past you guys, was Turcotte real?

Racing under the lights? After the failure of the VLT bills it may be turn out the lights the party's over.

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Soldier Course — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:57:36 GMT

MonicaV, sweet terchi, and Paula Higgins:

Was the Frank-Nancy duet "Something Stupid"?

The world will NEVER hear another Frank Sinatra. The Voice went straight to your emotional center.

My favorite Sinatra song: "Violets For Your Furs", from the 1950s Capitol album "Songs for Young Lovers"

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Audra — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:16:04 GMT

Jason--you just can't make everyone happy!!! I think horse racing needs a major marketing overhaul in general--there are many great people they could use to draw people in to all the opportunities that are available in the sport AND gain new fans. And I agree--the "girl jocks" would be nice to see in a campaign--I still remember growing up when Julie Krone was pretty much the ONLY female you heard about and it has been great in recent years to see some of the female trainers really making a name for themselves as well. Horse racing really has an opportunity right now to capitalize on some interesting horses and stories to lure in new fans AND hopefully keep them around!!

BTW--I just love the Dray counter--I get a good laugh every time I see it!!!

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Paula Higgins — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:44:56 GMT

Monica V and Sweet Terchi, we belong to a wonderful generation when music was transformational and Secretariat was King of the World. As for Frank Sinatra, absolutely the greatest (and yes I remember the Nancy and Frank song)along with Patsy Cline, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis, Nat King Cole, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Eric Clapton, and The Birds.

Lazmannick, not to worry. I don't think you're a sexist at all. I never label people. It's always a mistake. People have many more sides than a single label has the ability to define them.

Don't hate me everyone, but I miss Draynay. Mrs. Draynay and their schnauzers.

On another note, I wish there was a bigger field for Rachel to show her stuff.

Jason, I think car racing is boring too. It's a bunch of people driving around in circles a la Ricky Bobby. Mindless to me.

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jshandler — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:14:07 GMT

Billy's Empire: Who cares? It's car racing. It's all boring no matter what you call it.

Soldier Course: Im not sure. I doubt it but u never know.

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StardustyRose — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:45:22 GMT

Oh God help us. 16 days till Draynay comes back LOL! Boy time flies. Geeeeeeeeeesh!