WHAT DO YOU LIKE/DISLIKE AT THE BIG M SO FAR?

[JuiceJunkies]

HORSEMEN/HORSEPLAYERS.

DISCUSS.

[LVGaryD]

Really nothing to not like. Gural does one hell of a job running the place, and is responsive to what his customers want.

 

[Wilderness]

The fact that John Campbell isn't given a head start

[JuiceJunkies]

THE ONLY BAD THINGS HAVE BEEN SOME COMMENTARY, BUT MOST OF US KNOW WHAT WE LIKE BEFORE THEY SAY ANYTHING.

THE ONLY ONE I GIVE ANY LISTEN TO IS SAM MCKEE WHEN HE IS CALLING RACES, I LEARNED YEARS BACK THAT SAM IS PRETTY SHARP AND KNOWS A LIVE HORSE ON THE TRACK, PLUS HE SITS UP THERE WITH A PERFECT VIEW.

HE HAS HIT SOME GOOD ONES.

I HOPE THE ADDED PICK 3 POOLS GET BURIED WITH HANDLE AND MAKE THEM GREAT VALUE.

[newandimproved]

The fact that John Campbell isn't given a head start

Bad Bad Bad Wilderness.....seems we hear this every year about this time and lo and behold when the weather warms up and the big money races start.  well  history is history is it not Don ?     

[Wilderness]

I like John and don't believe there's a finer individual in the sport.

 Despite John's extended success, he doesn't get the live drives he once did.
 Many of the others simply have his number (hell his tactics were published over and again for all to read).
 That his tactics are so well-known limits John;s possibility for surprise, thus he has few choices for new tactics, not to mention the old tactics being second nature.

[NIATROSS]

I like the fact that Gural is keeping scumbags like Josh Marks away from the track.

[JuiceJunkies]

I like John and don't believe there's a finer individual in the sport.

 Despite John's extended success, he doesn't get the live drives he once did.
 Many of the others simply have his number (hell his tactics were published over and again for all to read).
 That his tactics are so well-known limits John;s possibility for surprise, thus he has few choices for new tactics, not to mention the old tactics being second nature.

You never see that quarter pole move anymore that he used to use.   Idk if its the stock he is driving or like you said that door is slammed shut by the other drivers.

[Hugh Jass]

I don't know if them banked turns were worth the money or effort. I also don't know if they messed with

the 1st turn but it seems like they are a lot of times crossing over they have a few horses almost hook

wheels and I've seen this at least a 1/2 dozen times. I also don't like the supers at different amounts.

[Wilderness]

You never see that quarter pole move anymore that he used to use.   Idk if its the stock he is driving or like you said that door is slammed shut by the other drivers.

 I think possibly a little of both.
 These days, all John has to do in a race is flinch, and it seems that somebody has figured out his next move and is already moving.

[newandimproved]

I don't know if them banked turns were worth the money or effort. I also don't know if they messed with

the 1st turn but it seems like they are a lot of times crossing over they have a few horses almost hook

wheels and I've seen this at least a 1/2 dozen times. I also don't like the supers at different amounts.

Agree...the one that stuck out was the only race that Simpson won...Looked like he and TT on a 4/5 shot for Farley, I think, either hooked wheels or Simpson cut him off and the Inquiry sign came on,  Surprisingly They left Simpson up.  I didn't think he did anything wrong but it was Simpson against TT on the stone cold chalk...

[pezz97]

I don't know if them banked turns were worth the money or effort. I also don't know if they messed with

the 1st turn but it seems like they are a lot of times crossing over they have a few horses almost hook

wheels and I've seen this at least a 1/2 dozen times. I also don't like the supers at different amounts.

I have seen horses win from places they could not win from in the first 2 weeks that you have not seen the past 3 years. So I would say the banked turns are going to be fine.

As for the Supers, that all changes tomorrow, races 3,5,7,9,10 all a dime and that is the only supers. . Also a pick 3 in race 2 and 5 as well as the last 3 .

He listens to what his customers want and that is so Awesome! 

[Dolfan]

I think possibly a little of both.
 These days, all John has to do in a race is flinch, and it seems that somebody has figured out his next move and is already moving.

We pretty much know everyone's style.  Sears is going to give tucks & fish out cover, Brennan comes out hard at you & let's them fly...  I don't see Campbell as being handicapped by knowing his strategy.  Did we not all know that Carmine wanted the top?  Or Loosh for that matter?

I like the way Jeff is trying to change things but I don't think dictating to the world's best drivers how to drive is a good or proper thing.  Positives include banishment of Pena & friends, resurrection of heat racing for the Hambo; would like to see more heat racing.  Driver's Challenges are always fun & competitive; I hope Jeff will add one or two of those.

[Wilderness]

We pretty much know everyone's style.  Sears is going to give tucks & fish out cover, Brennan comes out hard at you & let's them fly...  I don't see Campbell as being handicapped by knowing his strategy.  Did we not all know that Carmine wanted the top?  Or Loosh for that matter?

Dolfan,
            So you think that John is just over-the-hill

[Dolfan]

Dolfan,
            So you think that John is just over-the-hill

Don, Don, Don.  When did you become such a troublemaker (driven by Bruce Reigle); where did I say JC was OTH?  True, I say it every year but y'know, I will be right eventually.