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May 18, 2022Liked by Charles Simon

On the Preakness video at the end - Wow -- the camera work and the interviews were all way better then they are today -- how can that be ????

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Jim McKay and Wide World of Sports production

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Chuck continues to be the voice of reason in horse racing. If only an astute board of governors, track owner, or someone of equal power as either would give him a shot to run a racetrack, we’d all see how intelligent changes would advance the sport.

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Thank u for the kind words. I don’t know if I want to run a track but I surely could help those that do

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Rule Change:

For a foal to be deemed a thoroughbred the sire must be at least 6 years old.

Observation:

Those that pay attention to Santa Anita and Del Mar have known for years that Prat is the best rider in the business. If you want to lose money bet against him in turf routes.

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Tough to get breeding rules changed

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Tough to watch racing circle the drain.

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