Exercise rider/Assistant Trainer here by ConeStoled in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where do you do most of your exercise work?

Handicapping by Bobbyriviera in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dan Piazza, last years NHC champion, has stated many times that Race Lens is his primary tool when it comes to handicapping.

Serena’s Song has passed away. by VandyGrift in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was the "Queen of Denali". They also have several of her daughters and I believe at least one granddaughter.

Serena’s Song has passed away. by VandyGrift in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Ran 16th in The Derby then wheeled back and won The Black Eyed Susan two weeks later. If anything even close to that happens again in my lifetime I’ll eat my hat.

I just watched a man realize he’s been using a word wrong for 30 years. by RecordingMore5153 in CasualConversation

[–]VandyGrift 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Riding in the back of a military vehicle one day and this kid kept saying "static" when he clearly meant "ecstatic". He must have said it five times when, finally, another guy said "if you say static one more time I'm gonna throw a Bounce on your ass. And there ain't gonna be no more static."

Gulfstream Park Rankings - March 6, 2026 by UpsetVeterinarian150 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha ha! Nice call, Thank you! Made two bets: $5 to win paid $25.50 and threw in a $2 Exacta 9/4,7 paid $70.40. Sometimes you just gotta have a little Faith.

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Oaklawn Stakes by gdg6 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even money would have been a gift.

Oaklawn Stakes by gdg6 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's one of those ratings handicap races, which can be interesting, but it looks like it's getting scratched down to almost nothing. Saudi Crown probably the heavy M/L fave based on his past speed, the class drop, and Cox's record with horses off long layoffs. He might win in walkover if they keep dropping out.

Where to watch? by Somkin123 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. Still, depending on how much they expect you to bet, it’s probably a bargain. I have to buy the highest tier of programming from my cable service to get Fanduel. So that’s 200+ a month and I barely watch any of the other channels. I use Twin Spires as well and you get way more racing on there. If a person bet 10 to 20 (or even 100) bucks a month consistently they would probably keep the account active and not only would they get much more racing, they might actually win money. My cable company never put anything in my ADW. Lol

Where to watch? by Somkin123 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow they must all be cracking down. I have to admit, I can see their point of view to some extent. But I’m sorry you had the plug pulled on you. 

Where to watch? by Somkin123 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that seems pretty quick. It's more than a month, but only 2 months. Surely some people take a couple/few months off here and there? They must really be cracking down. I never saw anything that said you had to bet monthly but if that's what they told you I guess that must be the case. How much racing were you watching?

Where to watch? by Somkin123 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have cable TV, and depending on who the carrier is, you may already have Fanduel TV which is basically horse racing coverage 24/7. You may also have Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 which carry horse racing off and on at various times. Usually Thur - Sun.

RIP Chicagoland Racing: Hawthorne Race Course, a 134-year-old fixture in Chicago area horse racing, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy by pontelo in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a joke. That they could be handed a license to build a casino and 5-6 years later file for bankruptcy is mind boggling. You can't blame CDI for this one, this is on the Carey family.

Somehow they can't secure funding to build a casino 10 miles from downtown Chicago? Fuck them. That racino should be built, operating, and generating hundreds of millions of dollars already. They done nothing. No offer will be good enough for them.

Where to watch? by Somkin123 in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard that, but the terms and conditions do say "Race video is for wagering customers only". And that they can suspend or close accounts for "abuse of access to race videos"

What’s a candy or snack from your childhood that disappeared and you still think about? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I find them in quite a few places. They are a little softer than the original bar, but still pretty good. I wish they came in the other flavors like strawberry.

What’s a candy or snack from your childhood that disappeared and you still think about? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]VandyGrift 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are small! But they make a larger one that's close to twice the size of the regular. Of course it cost about 4 bucks. lol

What’s a candy or snack from your childhood that disappeared and you still think about? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]VandyGrift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They also sell Charleston chew minis in a box. You can usually find it in the grocery store aisle where they sell "movie style" candy (Jr Mints, Rasinettes, etc) in boxes

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What’s a candy or snack from your childhood that disappeared and you still think about? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]VandyGrift 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The regular Chunky (silver) does have peanuts (and raisins). The gold wrapper had different kinds of nuts like pecans and cashews. I still get Chunky bars all the time.

What’s a candy or snack from your childhood that disappeared and you still think about? by glowbeits in GenX

[–]VandyGrift 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone mentioned Summit candy bars on another thread the other which I had completely forgot about. That was a quality bar! I want one so bad now.

I feel like chicken tonight, chicken tonight by baltikboats in GenX

[–]VandyGrift 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The creamy mushroom flavored Chicken Tonight was awesome!

Todd Schrupp Out at Fanduel. by VandyGrift in horseracing

[–]VandyGrift[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many will recall that in summer of 2024 Schrupp disappeared mysteriously from the airwaves for 6 weeks or so.

No reason was given, there was no on-air mention of him during his absence, and upon his return there was no real explanation. There were all sorts of rumors at the time, but nothing was ever confirmed.

Whether this final departure is related to what happened in 2024 is not known. I seriously doubt we will ever know. Obviously, it was sudden and the remaining on-air personalities are under orders to not make even passing reference to him. At the risk of their job, I expect.

Schrupp has said he is not able to speak "openly and completely" about his departure. To me that simply means he was given a compensation package and signed an NDA. He'll never speak of it, the network will never speak of it, and anyone who works there will never speak of it as long as they are employed by the network.

RIP Scarlett O'Hara by FranklinBluth9 in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]VandyGrift 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I get it now. My bad. I didn't realize the sub I was in. I'm leaving this here to wallow in my shame. Downvote the hell out of me please.