In honor of 'Gracie' at the race track

[glgene]

Gracie,

Kathy and I went all-out today (Sunday) and placed a huge bet at the Turfway Race Track in Northern Kentucky.

We bet $$$ -- I think it was $6 -- on 2 horses in an 8-horse, 4th race of the day:

Horse # 4, Fallen from Grace, and
Horse # 6, Grace's Miracle.

Unfortunately, a miracle didn't happen, and both of our entries fell from grace. The winning horses were #7, #1, and #5.

Thus, as of today I am giving up my Diet Cokes for 21 days and will substitute water as my beverage of choice during this period of time. We have got to recover our huge bet tab for the day, so we can still make our February trip to The Villages, (aka, Paradise).

You will probably see me leaner in early February, when we arrive TV (Feb. 5-12). I am allowing Kathy to continue with her Diet Cokes. No sense that we both punish ourselves for a ... bad day at the track. Next time we will simply choose 'Lucky Lucy'...as our bet in Race 4 of the day..

Gene

ps: We still love 'ya!

[swimdawg]

Gracie and gambling....not a good mix.

Next time....save your money and go out for a good dinner. :)

[jblum315]

Just think, if Gracie had come through for you, you could have made the TV trip by chauffeur-driven limo, sippin' on Diet Coke all the way. Oh well.

[kyblue]

Good to know Turfway is still there. Thanks for post. Always like to see the Cincy post.

[angiefox10]

Gracie,

Kathy and I went all-out today (Sunday) and placed a huge bet at the Turfway Race Track in Northern Kentucky.

We bet $$$ -- I think it was $6 -- on 2 horses in an 8-horse, 4th race of the day:

Horse # 4, Fallen from Grace, and
Horse # 6, Grace's Miracle.

Unfortunately, a miracle didn't happen, and both of our entries fell from grace. The winning horses were #7, #1, and #5.

Thus, as of today I am giving up my Diet Cokes for 21 days and will substitute water as my beverage of choice during this period of time. We have got to recover our huge bet tab for the day, so we can still make our February trip to The Villages, (aka, Paradise).

You will probably see me leaner in early February, when we arrive TV (Feb. 5-12). I am allowing Kathy to continue with her Diet Cokes. No sense that we both punish ourselves for a ... bad day at the track. Next time we will simply choose 'Lucky Lucy'...as our bet in Race 4 of the day..

Gene

ps: We still love 'ya!


$6 on Fallen from Grace, and Grace's Miracle? You didn't say where they placed. I mean, did they stop to smell the roses or maybe they were cheering on the winners. I mean, if you think about it. That certainly wouldn't have been a good bet since Gracie is a cheerleader and not a player. :0000000000luvmyhors

Do we need to do a chip in to get you to The Villages? Maybe if everyone chipped in oh... 2 cents, we could get your $6 back in no time.

Well... you just got my 2 cents... :)

Oh... and don't EVER bet on Angie's Angel, I heard it came in DEAD LAST the last race she ran. :ohdear:

[2BNTV]

Horses with the name of Grace in them.

Probably lost as they took a detour to TV. :jester:

[CaptJohn]

Oh... and don't EVER bet on Angie's Angel, I heard it came in DEAD LAST the last race she ran. :ohdear:

That tip is certainly worth 2 cents. I'll chip in. :0000000000luvmyhors

[Bill-n-Brillo]

...... Oh... and don't EVER bet on Angie's Angel, I heard it came in DEAD LAST the last race she ran. :ohdear:

Biting my lip....again! :pepper2:

Bill :)

[glgene]

Horses with the name of Grace in them.
Probably lost as they took a detour to TV. :jester:

Good point! I checked the stats: Grace's Miracle finished 5th, and Fallen from Grace finished 7th. They didn't want to win in Kentucky; they DID want to scamper back to TV!

Gene

[jebartle]

She doesn't bet!....Maybe that is why!...giggle

[glgene]

$6 on Fallen from Grace, and Grace's Miracle? Do we need to do a chip in to get you to The Villages? Maybe if everyone chipped in oh... 2 cents, we could get your $6 back in no time.

Oh... and don't EVER bet on Angie's Angel, I heard it came in DEAD LAST the last race she ran. :ohdear:

Angie,

Kathy and I "bet cheap" at the tracks -- anywhere from $2 to $6 a race. We don't exactly get rich <g>. Just lunch and 4-5 races on a Saturday or Sunday. Simply entertainment; no different than golf or anything else. We "team bet," which we enjoy! Had we bet $20 on the Gracie Race, we would have lost $20. But since we bet only $6, that's all we lost. Everything is relative!

Gene

p.s. If a 'Gracie entry' competes in the KY Derby, we may lift our bet to $25. :)

[kathy and al]

Although it doesn't involve the name "Gracie", you tweaked my memory of a nice filly that ran at River Downs in Cinncinati about 20 years ago and she was awesome. Was very dominate in her races and was difficult to beat. Her name was "Ta Dah". I still remember to this day the track announcer calling the races she ran in and it simply went like this:
"As they approach the finish line-----------------Ta Dah". With an extra special emphasis on the "Ta Dah"!!! And that was the way the race call went in most of her races.

[2BNTV]

Angie,

Kathy and I "bet cheap" at the tracks -- anywhere from $2 to $6 a race. We don't exactly get rich <g>. Just lunch and 4-5 races on a Saturday or Sunday. Simply entertainment; no different than golf or anything else. We "team bet," which we enjoy! Had we bet $20 on the Gracie Race, we would have lost $20. But since we bet only $6, that's all we lost. Everything is relative!

Gene

p.s. If a 'Gracie entry' competes in the KY Derby, we may lift our bet to $25. :)

It sounds like you bet in moderation and it is a nice way to spend a day. :)

[glgene]

It sounds like you bet in moderation and it is a nice way to spend a day. :)

It's a great way to spend about 3 hours. We put our heads together to "team bet"... 'high 5' when we win...and (slightly) frown when we lose. All in the fun of it. Kathy is good at reading workout times, so I count on her for that. We consider the trainer's record, jockey record, horse record (this year and last), track stats, etc. Kathy is partial to gray horses, but a horse's color or name (...except Grace) doesn't drive my choices. About a month ago I just had to bet on "Kathy My Love," but that horse came in last place in her race. As I said, so much for names <g>.

Again...all in the fun of it! Betting together adds to the enjoyment (instead of trying to beat each other, we just want to win as a couple).

Gene

[2BNTV]

It's a great way to spend about 3 hours. We put our heads together to "team bet"... 'high 5' when we win...and (slightly) frown when we lose. All in the fun of it. Kathy is good at reading workout times, so I count on her for that. We consider the trainer's record, jockey record, horse record (this year and last), track stats, etc. Kathy is partial to gray horses, but a horse's color or name (...except Grace) doesn't drive my choices. About a month ago I just had to bet on "Kathy My Love," but that horse came in last place in her race. As I said, so much for names <g>.

Again...all in the fun of it! Betting together adds to the enjoyment (instead of trying to beat each other, we just want to win as a couple).

Gene

I personally use the eenie meenie minnie moe method of picking horses but your way sounds a whole lot more scientific. :jester:

Seriously, I think I may want to do this someday as it sounds like fun. :)

[glgene]

I personally use the eenie meenie minnie moe method of picking horses but your sounds a whole lot more scientific. :jester:

We probably get the same results! <g>

Gene

[graciegirl]

If you run into one whose name is Tah Dah Gracie, please put two dollars in the poor box.;)

I am way too tight to bet.

[kathy and al]

If you run into one whose name is Tah Dah Gracie, please put two dollars in the poor box.;)

I am way too tight to bet.
Gracie-this one's for you. OP glgene lost a couple of bets last Sunday at Turfway Park in Northern Ky. on "Fallen From Grace" and "Gracie's Miracle". Now comes the good part in response to your above post--On Thursday at the same track (Turfway) the #9 horse in the 9th race is none other than QUEEN GRACIE !!!! Now, I must tell you that I have a direct betting line to Turfway and although the horses name isn't Tah Dah Gracie, I could put that $2 on Queen Gracie for you. Please let me know if you would like me to make the "deep plunge" for you and invest the $2 wager?

[angiefox10]

Gracie-this one's for you. OP glgene lost a couple of bets last Sunday at Turfway Park in Northern Ky. on "Fallen From Grace" and "Gracie's Miracle". Now comes the good part in response to your above post--On Thursday at the same track (Turfway) the #9 horse in the 9th race is none other than QUEEN GRACIE !!!! Now, I must tell you that I have a direct betting line to Turfway and although the horses name isn't Tah Dah Gracie, I could put that $2 on Queen Gracie for you. Please let me know if you would like me to make the "deep plunge" for you and invest the $2 wager?


Of course... I'll put my 2 cents in!!! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[kathy and al]

Of course... I'll put my 2 cents in!!! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Angie--sorry, you'll have to make it 2 dollars not 2 cents!!

[glgene]

Gracie-this one's for you. OP glgene lost a couple of bets last Sunday at Turfway Park in Northern Ky. on "Fallen From Grace" and "Gracie's Miracle". Now comes the good part in response to your above post--On Thursday at the same track (Turfway) the #9 horse in the 9th race is none other than QUEEN GRACIE !!!! Now, I must tell you that I have a direct betting line to Turfway and although the horses name isn't Tah Dah Gracie, I could put that $2 on Queen Gracie for you. Please let me know if you would like me to make the "deep plunge" for you and invest the $2 wager?

That's it! 'Queen Gracie' in the (9-9-9) race you describe above: 9:22 pm, 9th race, 9th horse. Good jockey, too (Ben Creed). Last year the horses he rode won $1.56 million in earnings. This year -- out of 34 starts so far -- he has 7 (firsts), 5 (seconds), and 1 (thirds).

Now, let's see. 9-9-9. Sounds like a Presidential tax plan. Hmmm.
Regarding the 9th race: Here is some of the competition to Queen Gracie: Safari Dream, Stunning Electra, Delightfully Wild, Miss Ziggy...and others.

What do you think, the real Gracie? Think you can wup their behinds?!

Gene

[skyguy79]

Angie--sorry, you'll have to make it 2 dollars not 2 cents!!Angie's resourceful. She'll find a way to finagle it to 2 cents!
http://th758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/B_Oceander/GIF_Animations/th_Two_Cents_Worth.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/image/two%20cents/B_Oceander/GIF_Animations/Two_Cents_Worth.gif?o=42)

[kathy and al]

Angie's resourceful. She'll find a way to finagle it to 2 cents!
http://th758.photobucket.com/albums/xx221/B_Oceander/GIF_Animations/th_Two_Cents_Worth.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/image/two%20cents/B_Oceander/GIF_Animations/Two_Cents_Worth.gif?o=42)
Gotta love the penny animation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now if could just get Angie to spring for the 2 bucks??

[angiefox10]

Gotta love the penny animation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now if could just get Angie to spring for the 2 bucks??


Need a little help here!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll218/NatLove4/tincup1.jpg

Anyone????

[kathy and al]

Need a little help here!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll218/NatLove4/tincup1.jpg

Anyone????
I have a plan (can't reveal it just yet) but I'm going to help you out Angie.

[kathy and al]

Hello, Gracie--------are you out there??

[skyguy79]

Need a little help here!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll218/NatLove4/tincup1.jpg

Anyone????I don't think that pan handeling is permitted in TV. Besides, if you ain't got enough for the down payment on your house, the few pennies you can get by putting a pair of sunglasses and sitting out in front of Publix in Colony Plaza begging ain't gonna do it!
http://www.heathen-hangout.com/forum1/Aiwan_girl_cool.gif

[angiefox10]

Are you talking to me????

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af52/lorisator101/My%20dog%20Pit%20mixed%20withaaa%20dalmation/P1190538.jpg

[Bill-n-Brillo]

The concept of panhandling always reminds me of this movie. Here's a clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zsocoyMftI


Bill :wave:

[2BNTV]

The concept of panhandling always reminds me of this movie. Here's a clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zsocoyMftI


Bill :wave:

The clip shows when you hit the "quote " icon.

Funny, I never saw something happen like that before.

[kathy and al]

The concept of panhandling always reminds me of this movie. Here's a clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zsocoyMftI


Bill :wave:
Very funny clip. Thanks for sharing.

[kathy and al]

Gracie-this one's for you. OP glgene lost a couple of bets last Sunday at Turfway Park in Northern Ky. on "Fallen From Grace" and "Gracie's Miracle". Now comes the good part in response to your above post--On Thursday at the same track (Turfway) the #9 horse in the 9th race is none other than QUEEN GRACIE !!!! Now, I must tell you that I have a direct betting line to Turfway and although the horses name isn't Tah Dah Gracie, I could put that $2 on Queen Gracie for you. Please let me know if you would like me to make the "deep plunge" for you and invest the $2 wager?
Just to let you know that I have just placed two $2 win bets on Queen Gracie in this evening's 9th race at Turfway Park. One on behalf of Gracie and one on behalf of Angie. Because of the late post time at this track the start of the 9th race isn't until approx. 9:30 pm. I will give you results tomorrow morning and should "Queen Gracie" win I will need to arrange for payoff to both of you. Let's hope for a win and a big win price. GO "QUEEN GRACIE"!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skyguy79]

Just to let you know that I have just placed two $2 win bets on Queen Gracie in this evening's 9th race at Turfway Park. One on behalf of Gracie and one on behalf of Angie. Because of the late post time at this track the start of the 9th race isn't until approx. 9:30 pm. I will give you results tomorrow morning and should "Queen Gracie" win I will need to arrange for payoff to both of you. Let's hope for a win and a big win price. GO "QUEEN GRACIE"!!!!!!!!!!!!I just declared myself Gracie & Angie's agent and I want... no, demand 10% of their winnings! :throwtomatoes:

[angiefox10]

I heard there was a lot of money here... then it got to Skyguy and :22yikes: this is what's left!!!!

Can ya help a girl out here???

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff129/Angiefox10/Collection.jpg

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I heard there was a lot of money here... then it got to Skyguy and :22yikes: this is what's left!!!!

Can ya help a girl out here???

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff129/Angiefox10/Collection.jpg

Here ya go!

http://cache.blippitt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bag-of-Money.jpg

Glad to help!

Bill :)

[angiefox10]

Now Skyguy will see it and take it!!! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING???? :cus:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Ummmmm.......

Bill :)

[angiefox10]

http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff129/Angiefox10/DSC_2067.jpg

[skyguy79]

Now Skyguy will see it and take it!!! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING???? :cus:Click HERE (http://tinyurl.com/7h4j28r) to hear my response. Have your sound turned on!
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http://www.allpest.com/wot/smileys/hehehehehe.gif

[angiefox10]

Click HERE (http://tinyurl.com/7h4j28r) to hear my response. Have your sound turned on!
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http://www.allpest.com/wot/smileys/hehehehehe.gif



:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[kathy and al]

Just to let you know that I have just placed two $2 win bets on Queen Gracie in this evening's 9th race at Turfway Park. One on behalf of Gracie and one on behalf of Angie. Because of the late post time at this track the start of the 9th race isn't until approx. 9:30 pm. I will give you results tomorrow morning and should "Queen Gracie" win I will need to arrange for payoff to both of you. Let's hope for a win and a big win price. GO "QUEEN GRACIE"!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to have to report that "Queen Grace" finished 7th last night at Turfway Park. We'll have to seek out the next wagering opportunity. Sorry Gracie and Angie.

[glgene]

Sorry to have to report that "Queen Grace" finished 7th last night at Turfway Park. We'll have to seek out the next wagering opportunity. Sorry Gracie and Angie.

Gracie,

Looking on the bright side, at least you didn't finish 9th. Considering it was the 9th race, which started a few minutes after 9 pm, and you were the 9th horse in the gates.

Finishing 7th (not 9th) was a semi-victory!

Hey, the cup is 1/2 full! ;)

Gene