tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post6031602216321093653..comments2024-02-27T17:43:37.207-05:00Comments on View From the Racetrack Grandstand: They Don't Stop for Anything Do They?That Blog Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-8784267373297482532010-08-26T18:52:07.541-04:002010-08-26T18:52:07.541-04:00Scott Jeffreys had it right about Aruba Sunset (a ...Scott Jeffreys had it right about Aruba Sunset (a horse I just happen to know), but she also got up and was also LOOSE on the track, but going and pacing in the right direction.<br />Outriders are the main problem at Monticello!! For some reason they can't seem to catch and detain these run-aways. A terrible accident to be sure and I totally agree that the race should have been STOPPED and all bets returned!<br />Monticello Raceway is in my opinion a disgrace to Harness Racing not only because of incidents like this, but also because of track conditions and overall appearance and upkeep of the facilities themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-61519053599185462942010-08-24T12:54:22.506-04:002010-08-24T12:54:22.506-04:00It is appalling that the race was not declared a &...It is appalling that the race was not declared a "No Contest". If the State Racing and Wagering Board had any interest in regulating this sport, they would start an immediate investigation, and question the racing officials involved.JLBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-38240334250607718272010-08-24T08:00:19.680-04:002010-08-24T08:00:19.680-04:00Scott, thanks for the correction. I have updated ...Scott, thanks for the correction. I have updated the article accordingly.That Blog Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487597769210721585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-87288939443302176562010-08-23T21:19:50.533-04:002010-08-23T21:19:50.533-04:00Dear Pacingguy : Take a slow motion look at the vi...Dear Pacingguy : Take a slow motion look at the video from that third race. Watch the #2 horse, Aruba Sunset, go down who was not mentioned in your article. Jim Clouser's bike goes flying over the #4, Stormunn's, bike. The result that Aruba Sunset went down sideways at 30 miles per hour. By positioning at the half, I think that it was Aruba Sunset who might have been the downed horse.<br /><br />Normally, a driver's first reaction will be to secure his/her own safety and then check the status of the horses, holding them down if possible by pinning their next to the ground to avoid their trying to get up. What is goodness sakes was happening in that first turn when the field came to the half? What that Clouser or Merton just standing on the track to deal with the fallen horse?<br /><br />Where were the track stewards to declare this race no contest? Suppose that wrong way runner nailed one of the front runners. Was that $4300.00 purse worth it? <br /><br />About $33,000 was bet on the race - that pretty much tells you the price of the horses, drivers, and management at Monticello Raceway.<br /><br />You want to talk about rule changes for the good of the game. Today's third race should serve as a catalyst.Scott Jeffreysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-13125873516179435012010-08-23T18:03:12.535-04:002010-08-23T18:03:12.535-04:00I love the website, go day to see him ever again p...I love the website, go day to see him ever again post. Congratulations and published as yet.<br />How about the article, is that other, very interesting.Maybe you'd let you comment on my site.<br />Anyway, blog is great. Good luck!Documentaryhttp://www.edocumentary.tknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4684463172854959042.post-18128922712875421762010-08-23T15:20:23.802-04:002010-08-23T15:20:23.802-04:00Totally agree with everything you said. Watched th...Totally agree with everything you said. Watched the replay and I still can't believe they finished the race. Bad call by all parties involved.riceownz2noreply@blogger.com