Nice Expose of pictures .. Thanks for sharing!

Garret Gomez was injured yesterday in the paddock when his mount, Silver Summation, reared and flipped over, throwing him in the process. Gomez fractured his left heel and may need surgery. Silver Summation was reportedly uninjured in this mess.


http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-gomez-seeking-treatment-injured-heel

Harness drivers must get a little tired of the view



Spent a couple of days this week on business in London, On so a trip to Western Fair Raceway was in order. Had a blast!

That is sooooooooo cool!

I always thought I would like to try this but after seeing it from this angle I think I'll just watch from the bar.

...a "jaw dropping" experience to watch... GREAT VIDEO!

Speakin of tough jobs at the track....

I've noticed quite a phenomenon on the SoCal circuit.....meet after meet, year after year, the same faces show up to work every day. The same guy in the parking lot, the same lady serving hot dogs, the same bartender, the same guy selling the forms, the same mutual tellers (even the ones that try and keep your coins) etc.

I'd be willing to bet that they all have 20+ years seniority in their positions, is it like that in other states as well?

And when OTB's were first introduced the same thing has happened at those venues in Ventura, Bakersfield, Santa Maria etc.

Gotta be for the love of the job/atmosphere, can't be the money can it?