Opening Day At Plainridge

[dougie]

Well, it's opening day at Plainridge and "Mother Nature" gave fans and horseman a great day to race. We've had a rainy and cold Spring here in Maine and New England. But sun, blue skies, and temps hovering around 60 degrees should make for a great day of racing. A lot of full fields today with the usual driving colony in attendance. Good luck to all who's putting a bet down. I bet we'll see some big prices today!

[Warlock2020]

Just wondering what makes the Beckwith stable 1 to 3 seconds faster

[Mr.Turnpike]

  Brett’s hands

[bass park]

No bruce ranger.

[rainman2]

Just wondering what makes the Beckwith stable 1 to 3 seconds faster

Nice warm day
Bigger track
Better “hay and oats”

[Warlock2020]

Mite be the stop before they get there

[dougie]

Glad to see "Mainer" Mitch Cushing win the first at Plainridge. He owns the horse too!

[MCR]

Just wondering what makes the Beckwith stable 1 to 3 seconds faster

Mark is a very good sharp horsemen! Works hard. Classifies horses to the fullest. Has lots and lots of money behind him.  Plus he has a great tackle box.

[rainman2]

Mark is a very good sharp horsemen! Works hard. Classifies horses to the fullest. Has lots and lots of money behind him.  Plus he has a great tackle box.

Which is a recipe for success, isn’t it!

[bello]

ast time I made a bet there was about 15 tears ago when I was there live. Today I got a program to tune in, not bet.

What a yawnfest. Announcer is putting me to sleep. I'll take the GOAT Huston any day. Beckwith favored evert race, Even when he looks bad. Race 7 1-5 with a Cullpher off the sick scratch. Not a good bet. Off the board.

[bass park]

Walter is in on thursday. Hope he dpes well.

[bello]

Walter is in on thursday. Hope he dpes well.

Agree, it will be interesting to watch him and Beckwith. Obviously, BB has a huge edge, but the competitive juices will be flowing

[butler22]

Saw a lot of short fields at Plainridge today even with the big purses. Also saw the usual wire to wire front end winners same as on a half mile track. Only difference is outside posts can make the lead easier than a half but once they get there if they are any good they stay there. I still like the racing at Toga better.

[Papillon]

Saw a lot of short fields at Plainridge today even with the big purses. Also saw the usual wire to wire front end winners same as on a half mile track. Only difference is outside posts can make the lead easier than a half but once they get there if they are any good they stay there. I still like the racing at Toga better.

field sizes today...7-8-8-8-6-9-7-8-9-8-7

is that considered having "short" fields?

[rainman2]

field sizes today...7-8-8-8-6-9-7-8-9-8-7

is that considered having "short" fields?

They changed the program!  From what the results say, post 9 is a 2nd tier start.  I don't believe this was the case last year.  Will the 9 post be 2nd tier the entire meet including stake races?