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That didn't exactly send shivers down the spine of executives at Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Samsung, STMicroelectronics and others that build chips for mobile phones. They've seen this coming for a long time, an inevitable consequence of Intel finding itself with reams of chipmaking capacity and a maturing PC market. And Intel has already tried this once, spending billions trying to develop a combination of chips for the cell phone market but failing miserably.
Following Intel's show in San Francisco last week, ARM developers will be meeting next week in Santa Clara, Calif.--Intel's hometown--for its annual developers' conference to discuss new applications and techniques for extracting more performance out of ARM's processor cores. The collective effort of both camps should do wonders to jump-start a market for mobile devices built for real people, not just coffee-toting executives rushing through O'Hare trying to get the 7:42 flight to San Francisco.
Intel's definitely the challenger, not the favorite, when handicapping the looming showdown between the two companies. ARM is very well-known inside the tech industry, although its lack of an "ARM Inside" marketing campaign means that few mobile phone owners know much about the 1,700-employee design company based in Cambridge, England.
But there's an ARM core chip of some type or another inside almost every mobile phone on the planet, and in many cases, there are a couple. Chip companies like TI and Samsung license cores from ARM, and then build the processor and assemble the rest of the chips needed for modern mobile phones and their more powerful cousins, smart phones.
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Despite its earlier struggles, Intel thinks it can be the company that vastly improves the mobile Internet experience by creating chips for a whole new category of devices. We're talking about mobile devices that are more powerful and nimble than current smart phones, and sleeker and with better battery life than today's mobile minitablets.
This is where the next battleground will be fought in the chip industry. ARM and its partners have a long history of working in environments where battery life is often the most important consideration. They also have the benefit of having gotten there first. Intel, however, brings a ton of experience developing products for advanced computing, and has challenged itself to redouble its efforts to harness power consumption.
A few years ago, Intel tried to get into mobile phones with a product called Manitoba. That project was an attempt to waltz into the mobile phone industry by integrating one of its XScale applications processor (based on ARM's instruction set, coincidentally) a communications processor, and some flash memory into a single package. It was a flop. Intel was never able to convince phone makers to take a risk on its products, and it sold the business to Marvell last year for $600 million.
However, the trends that made Intel take interest in the mobile market aren't going away. PC sales growth is slowing in the U.S. and Western Europe (PC vendors shipped 239 million units during 2006, according to Gartner, up 9.5 percent from 2005), and while PCs are still hot in emerging markets, it's only a matter of time before growth there settles in at a respectable 10 percent clip.
Smart phones, on the other hand, are taking off. Mobile phones as a whole already sell more than a billion units a year, and Gartner thinks smart-phone shipments (defined as phones that can run sophisticated operating systems and access the Internet) are set to grow 52 percent from 2007 to 2008, from 102 million units in 2007 to 156 million by the end of next year.
So after failing to dial into the phone market, Intel now wants to invent an entirely new product in anticipation of a mobile computing world. The concept--for now--is called the MID (mobile Internet device), and was once known as the UMPC (ultramobile PC).
Next year, Intel plans to introduce a chip called Silverthorne that uses the x86 instruction set found in every PC chip from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices. The design goal for Silverthorne is to consume 10 times less power than the first Banias Pentium M chip Intel introduced in 2003.
"We must have a comparable power envelope," said Gadi Singer, assistant general manager of Intel's Ultra Mobility Group. Many ARM chips run comfortably while consuming less than a watt of power, and that's the goal for Silverthorne. Beyond Silverthorne, Intel wants to cut idle power consumption by another factor of 10 with Moorestown, a future ultra-low power project introduced last week that CEO Paul Otellini said would arrive by 2010.
As its silicon design teams pursue these power consumption goals, Intel's busy selling the merits of the x86 instruction set as the blueprint for future mobile computing. The idea is that there are a lot of application developers with considerable experience in the PC-based x86 world just itching for a chance to get into different types of devices. By extension, x86 developers are in the best position to improve the software experience on today's mobile phones, or so the pitch goes.
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- Intel's ARM Competition
- You write:"Intel's definitely the challenger, not the favorite, when handicapping the looming showdown between the two companies. "
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- Intel has shown it has the resources and patients to never fail
- Sure, Intel, like all companies have had 'product related' set backs, however, Intel never utimately fails.
The are patient as a monk and persistant as a four year old after candy.
The world is Intel's oyster. I would never underestimate Intel.
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- Intel never fails???
- Pentium IV has been a major failure, they reverted back to Pentium III, improved it and now this old reworked thingie called brand new Core2.
They produced XSCale.But it has been used in big PDAs only.Since Intel has MHz mania.They unable to stop on clocking their MHz up higher abd higher, so their CPUs are power hog when it comes to question to run several days marathon from 3.6V 900mAh battery while doing something useful.It is not enough to squeeze power consumed my Pentium M by factor 5 or 10, it will eat mobile device battery too fast anyway.
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- browser comparison seems unfair
- A very important reason that the browsers and web pages are different on PCs from those on mobile phones is that the pages that must be displayed are vastly different in size, and must be differently laid out because the input mechanisms for links and buttons are so very different.
That difference is not going to go away just because X86 software can be used on a mobile phone. You'd just get unusable web pages for the phone.
And, of course, the buginess of the mobile browsers mainly derives from the fact that they have seen relatively little use and so relatively little developer eyeballs.
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- I agree
- It's like comparing the performance of Itanium to the Core 2 Duo. Sure, Itanium's the highest performing chip in Intel's arsenal, but it's not going to work very well in a PC.
But Intel's argument is that experienced x86 developers will be able to create better mobile browsers than ARM developers, who right now have to work with a multitude of operating systems and core technologies. Intel has to make some sort of promise that way, because they won't have competitive products out until next year.
And this software argument is where Intel will have to deliver, because they're trying to displace an instruction set that's already well accepted in this area. Not only will they have to match the power/performance of ARM chips, they'll have to give hardware makers and application developers a real reason to walk away from the investments they've already made in ARM.
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- Browsers...
- n800 does uses Ti OMAP and provides decent browsing experience.
- Browser is Opera 8.5 built for ARM.
- Flash 9 is here, built for ARM as well
- There is beta of MicroB browser, who runs Gecko 1.9, this is engine of FireFox 3.0...
And yes, web browsing experience can be great.Yes, on ARM CPU.So if Intel unable to do something working with ARM set they're trying to deal with ancient x86 stuff which is over 20 years old.Actually, ARM is much more efficient when it comes to performance vs consumed power ratio.Intel was NEVER able to acheive good power consumption on their CPUs and nobody needs devices sucking all their battery within couple of hours.For example Ti OMAP performs quite tricky power saving techniques.Years ahead things Intel can offer.
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- Comments about browsers being a factor to x86 development are lacking in context with our current capabilities. You must take into account what Apple has done, Android is doing, and multitouch in general. The reasons for creating a browser based upon limited viewing area are diminishing quickly to no reason at all.
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- ARM'S Cores are synthesized using RTL and Synopsys. Intel's cores use Domino Logic that needs to be carefully designed transistor by transistor. If Intel is Patek-Phillippe, ARM is Swatch.
I know what I am talking about.
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Day 12- San Fran to Ragged Point CA
We took another streetcar from Pier 39 and my winning personality cleared the place. Even the driver left.......
We then got more "schooling" about public transit in San Fran. This lady was not as polite. Seems we were supposed to get a transfer. She mumbled something about getting a citation.The next car was locked up as it was break time or something, so we waited.
Arriving back at the hotel to retrieve our luggage, the Bellboy was way to obvious. "Ten bags?" As if to say "Ten Bucks". Ah no. These two had quite the attitudes with the other saying something about me invading his personal space. Tough buddy. Stop leaning on my cart. Clearly I'm trying to carry all my luggage and GTFO so MOVE IT! It's not like it was a cramped lobby or anything. Go back to your hole.
So we carried all our gear through the streets to the garage and loaded up. Quick inspection of the bikes and we tried to leave. What's with these garages? We came in side by each and only grabbed one ticket (per spot, right? 2 bikes one spot. Sounds like that video, no?) Well you had to pay the man before you got in your car, not shove your CC in a machine. So I explained we had two bikes, one spot. I'll pay, whatever. Oh well then I got SH*t for not parking in the MC spot-that had a sign "5 minutes max parking" He made a production out of that mess and wanted my driver's lic # and plate numbers. "I paid you cash for both bikes, why do you need my info?" Mumble mumble......so I BS'd the form and left. Meanwhile a lineup had formed behind me. The other parking attendant said I should have just left. Right.....it was only $13.50 for both. Don't need the cops after us for that. I guess I'm too dumb for San Fran, I sure did get some schoolin'!
Well GPS's hate tall buildings and mine couldn't find the satellites. Bec said go left, I said right. So we went right and tried to navigate the taxis and pedestrians and red lights and train tracks and metal plates on the road. Oh, and the hilly streets. I ended up going west on the HWY instead of east or north or something. There was no turning back so I just crossed the bridge to the next exit and did a U turn to get the hell out. Bec tried to say something but I explained that First, I ride safe THEN I try to read signs and navigate. It was a 5 min detour. Who cares? It was a crazy city full of perils for bikers. Still, I want to go back and see more of it. The new bridge had just opened but was twice as slow as drivers are trying to take pics and gawk at the artistic style. It was top story on all the news channels.
The Golden Gate bridge is automatic toll now so we'll see if we get the bill for that one.
The Coastal riding was gorgeous. Too much traffic tho. We try to take holidays into September to avoid the major crowds but still, Motorhomes towing cars and boats plagued us. There's no fun staring at the back of a Land Yacht for miles in the twisties. The worst was a Minivan full of Geriatrics doing less than the limit while pointing to this and that. Damn thing had BC plates on it too. He would not take the hint to move over despite the "Slow Traffic Use Turnout" signs or my 1st gear 7000 rpm whine. Finally screaming past him, I got stuck behind another on a beautiful sweeping corner. Dammit! Coming around, mildly over the limit, a cop car sat in a crevice while a Trooper hid up ahead in the bushes. Sorry Sir, not today! That van saved me a lot of woe.
Getting late and being isolated, accommodation is scarce. We found the Ragged Point Inn just ahead and there was vacancy. Bec does the negotiating and gives a . I do my "El Burro" thing, carrying all the bags up the stairs....
And we finally get our sunset over the Pacific.....
It was pricey but we had little choice. They had a nice seating area where the guests can relax to watch the sun set and a secluded beach if you dared the steep trail down to it.
It was later that night in the room that I realized my camera dial had moved from Auto to Manual so many of my pics were crap. I'd pulled it out of my tank bag by the strap and caught the dial........
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Day 13- Ragged Point to Santa Monica.
After breakfast at the Inn, I gave Bec the camera and she entertained herself watching the many humming birds in the flower gardens while I did my kicking of the tires. A nice Inn with lots to offer but again, no time to enjoy them. You could tell they held spectacular weddings there.
Are we still in California??
Enjoying the Coastal scenery, we arrived in Santa Barbara to meet one of Bec's friends for lunch on the Pier. While the women blabbed on about boring women things, I watched the Fisherman prepping and took some pics......
I had my first Clam Chowder and actually liked it. Go figure. We'd met a retired couple on our East Coast trip last year who were on a tour bus doing a "Clam Chowder Vacation". Apparently that interests some people. They showed us the Passport stamps of all the famous Chowder places they'd been.......yawn.
We said our goodbye's and hit the highway. Sorta.....
Although the title suggests we're headed for LA, Scooby was right in that it's just for mapping purposes. The general area marked our turning point away from the Pacific Coast.
So I stayed right.....................
So THIS is where he hangs off-season........
Bec had reserved us a room online in Santa Monica and researched "The Snake" road. It's in the top 10 most dangerous roads of America. It's said to rival "The Dragon" which we did previously so were excited to check this out and made the time for a detour. They say it's hard to find and isn't advertised. Zumo had us follow Kanan to Sierra Creek Rd then to Mulholland. Confused as to go left or right, we went right and followed a windy, mildly amusing road to the top where it ended. I figured we went the wrong way so went back down and followed the road past our entry where it became just a boring road. Checking Zumo, Old Topanga Canyon looked more like it. Twisty and long, it took us through small towns where we got behind a convertible 'vette driven by an old guy like it was a school bus.
There was no passing so we pulled over for a few minutes. It wasn't long before we caught up again and now had traffic behind us . Finally reaching the end I said F it and punched the hotel addy on the GPS. Some other time. We were planning on meeting an ADV'r who lived close to our hotel.
Since I couldn't give an exact arrival time, we weren't able to hook up with him. Zumo had brought us to Marina Del Ray and said "arriving on left". Uh, there's a marina on the left. Ahead of us were apartment buildings and on the right, an unmarked apartment like building. Round and round we go. Finally when we were far enough away we spotted the Marriot sign obscured on the top of that unmarked building we had been sitting at. How can you NOT have hotel logos at street level???? There was nothing to indicate what it was. At least the "Valet Only" parking wasn't enforced. They just laughed and told me where to park myself.
Settled in, I searched "The Snake" again and found we'd ridden it twice. What a total disappointment! It's the top of Mulholland. On our way back down from searching for it, a pair of litre bikes announced their presence behind me with a Indy car like roar of the engine. I went wide on the turn into the dirt to let them pass and they waved their thanks. I tried to keep up, thinking they would lead us to this elusive road but they were gone. So in the end, a waste of time. No stopping at the "Rock" store where Jay Leno has hung out, no decal for the bikes. No thanks.
Grab me another beer honey...
The Snake. Sure was short.
Another disappointed rider...
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Day 14 - Santa Monica to Las Vegas.
10 am and it's already cooking. We left the hotel and headed for the Santa Monica Pier for lunch. Rode the coast searching for parking and eventually paid the ransom at the beach lots. At least they only charged for one spot, not per vehicle. It's funny, we always disagree on what place is safe to leave the helmets. It's hot enough so I wasn't hauling that around too. My Hornet has D rings so I lock it to the hand guards but the BMW helmets have a latch that can't be locked. At the least I haven't looked into it yet. So she reluctantly leaves hers there too. A quick tour of the Pier and lunch at a Mexican restaurant on the end. The Ferris Wheel isn't like Seattle but WTH, we went on it for pics.
I didn't know that.
Ferris wheel shot of the pier.
This was the best stealth shot I could get boys. There wasn't a lot of beach wildlife worth photographing. Sadly.
Leaving that behind , we hit traffic for an hour in the heat. OMFG it was hot. I haven't decided if wind at 40+ C helps any.
That's a moving temp, not heat soaked in a lot. 42.5 C is what F? 108!!!!
Finally making our way outta there, the skies all around were threatening. We stopped, not for rain gear but to empty our pockets of valuables and electronics in hopes it would pour.
Sadly, it didn't. Storms were all around and the turbulence was extreme. Again we found an open spot in traffic and were kicked side to side about the lanes. The road was wet from the fast moving storm and the lightening continued. We DID get hit with a dust storm that stung like hell on exposed skin. I figured it'd take the paint off it was that bad.
The contrast between absolutely nothing then a huge city plopped down into the desolation like a mirage was fascinating. A few clicks and it's gone again, back to nothingness.
Anyway, we arrived safe in Las Vegas at the Hilton. Bec scored another Expedia deal so we got a Suite with a full kitchen, dishwasher, 2 TV's, Jacuzzi tub and washer/dryer. All for $115/night! The place is a condo really, huge. Tomorrow we have some sorta plans I'm not made aware of. I wanna go see Chumlee at the Pawn shop.
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You and Beck were sooooo close
Too bad we could not meet up for a grub and cold beverages
Have fun in Vegas.
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You will find that the Pawn Store is no where as big as the show illustrates...... Don't ask how I know this.....
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She got a little Tipsy last night and wanted to book a wedding. She even asked her brother about what their parents would think. They don't like that we're "Living in Sin" and were partially relieved when we got engaged. I'm sure they want to be a part of the wedding and would be disappointed with us if Elvis took it away from them.
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My phone has been off for two weeks. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..............
Thanks for the offer tho. You'll just have to come out my way now!
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No worry
Sorry someone have to work and pay tax so our Big brothers can spend
Hahahaha Beck probably freak out and wonder who the hell is Scuby lucky I did not used any false language in my text
You and Beck have fun and be safe I will see you next year.i will plan a trip north to visit few of my Canuk friends
P.S: glad you two didn't get married in Vegas otherwise you will hear about it for a long long time from your family. Ride on Bro
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Day 15 - 8 miles....walking.
Wow. What a blast. I had preconceived ideas of the place from movies etc. so I wasn't expecting much. We don't like to gamble, even if the tokens were free and the winnings real. Just no excitement for us. So I thought it would be blah. Man, was I wrong. You can have fun on the cheap!
We walked for a bit, got drinks on an outdoor patio....for $23. Then we noticed everyone walking around with drinks. So we stopped at any store and bought beer and coolers cheap and away we went maintaining a nice buzz. The people watching was fantastic. We sat on a bench in the rain to observe. There was comedy all around. Not making fun of people, just their dress and behaviour. A Bum wearing lingerie, a guy picking up the discarded alcohol containers and sucking out the remnants, a cat wearing shades, drunken groups......hilarious.
Then there was this guy. He lost a bet and had to walk the strip. People were making him pose for pics:
Bec made me take this one for you guys:
The fence prevented Bec from getting........closer. (stupid PB won't rotate this)
We saw MMJ, the Mexican Michael Jackson, Pee Wee Herman and his bike on a Big Adventure, the Fat Elvis, Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka, tiny Spiderman etc etc. Bec got this one for her Nephews.
After all that we went for a rooftop rollercoaster ride, the "Manhattan Express". The group in front of us were Happy Drunk. I was laughing so hard my stomach hurt. These guys were having fun! One guy was detailing his first waxing experience then was telling the girl to show her diamond ring. Hint, it was down south. Great time. We scored front seats on the coaster for the best view. Awesome!
Then there was this place:
Looked expensive.
I REALLY wanted to go to the HD Café. Maybe next time.
Loutre, oh Loutre, wherefore art thou Loutre?
The fountains at the Bellagio were set to music. Many other free shows as well, like pirate ships.
We went to the Cirque du Soliel "Zarkana" show. We've seen a few of these but really enjoy it. The more adult version was all sold out, like most of the good shows. Even the "Pawn Star" tour.
All in all, a fantastic time and cheap. The Hilton here is really pushing us though. We opted out of our "Welcome Package" that sounded like a time share spiel. When we got here there were 5 messages on the phone. All sales crap.
Tomorrow is back on the road in this heat. Can't wait. Off to the Grand Canyon where all the hotels are booked. We shall see.......
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Wtf I'm one week away and you propose to her? Without my consent? Isn't that the ring you got out of a vending machine Lucky you that it seems to fit!
Bonne continuation you two
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|calendar>>August 18. 2014 Juche 103
S. Korean Regime to Blame for Ferry Sewol Disaster: S. Korean Bodies
| Pyongyang, August 18 (KCNA) -- The All-People Measure Council for Sewol Disaster, the Confederation of Trade Unions and other civic and social bodies in south Korea held a rally in Seoul on Aug. 12 to condemn the puppet regime, according to the south Korean internet paper Chamsesang.
Speakers at the rally said that the regime is to blame for the ferry Sewol disaster.
This tragedy is as horrible as the death caused by the violence committed against the unionists of Ssangyong Motors in 2009, they noted.
They expressed the will to stand up against the irresponsible regime till the truth about everything is probed.
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He began the 2014 season at Monticello Raceway competing in $4000 claiming trots and yesterday Rose Run Nash extended his lead in races won over all trotters in North America when the 5-year-old altered son of Trainforthefuture notched his 19th seasonal victory. Once again trainer Danny Gill handed the lines to Jimmy Marohn, Jr. and the diminutive reinsmen responded with yet another victory, this time in 1:57.1 winning for the fifth time against $15,000 claimers and in the process equaling Rose Run Nash's lifetime best which was established earlier this year on September 4. "We were in a bit tough but we beat some nice trotters today and now we have a five-win lead," Danny Gill exclaimed, meaning that Rose Run Nash has five more seasonal wins than runners-up, Too Salty and Brother Gus. Sent off at odds of 5-1 from post four Marohn wasted no time in sending Rose Run Nash to the front and they gained command on the first turn and led the seven-horse field by the quarter in :28.2. From there, Marohn kept the pedal to the metal and the veteran trotter made every pole a winning one to score a three- length triumph over I'm Fabulous, a Gary Messenger pupil who was the betting favorite in the race. "He was super good today,"Marohn said after the victory. "He had been running out in his last few starts but recently Danny had the veterinarian work on him and today he was as straight as an arrow. He's a tough guy who gives his all every time." Although the Ohio-bred gelding took his lifetime record this year he was victorious in 1:59.3 as a 2-year-old and every year since Rose Run Nash won in 1:59.2 or better. To go along with his 19 wins this season Rose Run Nash also has seven seconds and two thirds in 34 starts and his seasonal bankroll in just short of $50,000. He's a nervous horse but he loves to race and he loves to win," Gill added. "You can see his head going from side to side like a pendulum when he's trotting and when he gets near the finish you can almost see him straining while giving all he's got." Owned by Gill's main patron, Ed Hall, Rose Run Nash paid $12.00 for win. John Manzi
Rose Run Nash scored his 18th victory of the season at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday afternoon when Jimmy Marohn Jr. drove him to s 1:57.4 triumph over On The Podium driven by Bruce Aldrich, Jr. Now the 5-year-old altered son of Trainforthefuture has moved four victories ahead of Too Salty and continues to lead North America in races won this year by a trotter. In fact Rose Run Nash trails Mighty M pacer Shortest Distance by just one triumph for most victories by any standardbred in 2014. Coming into the contest off a 1:57.4 victory last week Rose Run Nash repeated that performance with a gutsy victory today (September 10). The race began with Larry Stalbaum sending Mr. Invincible to the front and carrying Marohn's trotter to a :27.4 first quarter before they relinquished command. Once on top Marohn kept the pedal to the metal and had a two-length lead at the half as the timer tripped :58. Up the backside the betting favorite On The Podium, in from Saratoga Raceway, trotted by Mr Invincibe and was in second position behind the pace-setter as they trotted by the third stanza in 1:27.4. When the field headed for home Rose Run Nash had already held off a challenge from Typical Newyorker (Mike Merton) and still had a one length lead. However, by mid-stretch Rose Run Nash was visibly tired but he was dead game when On The Podium rallied along the pylons. Rose Run Nash was giving such a great effort that his head swung from side to side like a pendulum with each hard fought stride toward the finish line. So much so that the head swinging was visibly noticeable to the rail birds who got to see a determined veteran equine give his all to win a race, something that Rose Run Nash has done 17 times previously this year. "He was running out in the stretch and I let him do it so as not to interfere with his determination to win. And I wasn't jerking his head from side to side, he was doing it himself reaching down for something extra with each of his final strides," Marohn said in the winner's circle as trainer Danny Gill held his pupil's head and kept chipping "number 18-number 18" referring to Rose Run Nash's season win total. "I've driven a lot of horses but I don't think I ever felt the determination that Rose Run Nash showed in his victory today," Marohn added. "Maybe he is used to winning but he surely gave his all in victory today. And people will tell you they (horses) are dumb animals, but when you are around them you know better." Rose Run Nash is owned by Ed Hall. He paid $4.40 for win. by John Manzi, for Monticello Raceway
Itrustyou stole the spotlight on Saturday night at Scioto Downs with his track record performance of 1:48.2 in the $25,000 Open Pace. The 6-year old gelded son by Third Straight out of Dynamic Lady broke the previous record of 1:48.4 set by Paco Labrook in 2013. He's trained by Ron Burke for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi and RTC Stables of Pennsylvania. Itrustyou was driven by Chris Page from post seven in the field of nine. Page fired out for command and definitely had to work for the top. After being parked to the quarter that was paced in :26.1, they finally cleared. The pair had instant pressure from a parked and pressing Ardyne Ace and Randy Tharps, pushing the pace to the half in :54. Torrington and Dan Noble had a great pocket seat to the dueling action and just waited for their chance. Itrustyou responded to the pressure and paced down to three quarters in 1:21.3 before kicking 8-lengths clear of his competition. Torrington held the second spot and Santa Fe Beachboy closed well to grab third. Big Bossman rebounded in the $40,000 first division of Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year old pacing colts in 1:53.2. Big Bossman is a gelded son by Feelin Friskie out of Lovely American. He's trained by Doug Hinklin for Parent Racing Stable of Ohio. Regular driver, Greg Grismore had the lines and started from post three in the field of seven. Grismore left for early position and found it in the two hole behind long shot, Lawyer Up and Aaron Merriman. The pair quickly made a brush to retake before the half that was paced in :56.4. Big Bossman was well in hand the rest of the mile. They paced to three quarters in 1:25.3 and cruised home in :27.3. Big Bossman was victorious by 6-lengths over Upfront Clays Boy and a rallying Dibs for Josh Sutton. Soul Train gets a new career best, 1:57.1 in his division of Ohio Sires Stakes. The 3-year old gelded son of Trainforthefuture out of Dances On Air is conditioned by Scott Cox for Parent Racing Stable, Robert Crynick and John Novak. Master Mighty and Kayne Kauffman were determined to set the fractions in the short field of six and did so in :29.2, :58.4 and 1:28.1. He was almost home free, but Soul Train and Ryan Stahl were able to get up in time by a mere nose. Master Mighty made a break as they crossed the wire, placing him third behind Kurt Sugg's Bradymeister. I Know My Chip scores in his $40,000 division of Ohio Sires Stakes in a lifetime best, 2:00.2. Jim Dailey trains the 2-year old gelded son of Deep Chip out of Madeline's Crown for owner Kim Dailey. Jason Brewer had the assignment from post four in the field eight and was the better's choice at 3-5. Brewer let colt trot when the starter said go and grabbed the top before the quarter that was trotted in :29.4. They had company from an outside leaver, Chips A Million and Chris Page. They let the pair go before tripping by the half that was trotted in :59.4. Page and Brewer performed the "give and go" and I Know My Chip regained command before the three quarters that clicked in 1:30.4. I Know My Chip kicked 3 ½-lengths clear of a closing Ohio Chipster and Chips A Million held on for third. Western Coby lit up the tote board with his 1:56.2 performance in a division of the 2-year old colt pace. Western Coby is a gelded son by Western Spirit out of Cole By A Knows. He's trained by Ron Wagner who partially owns with Larry Acker and Dean Davis. Wyatt Irvine had the lines from post nine in field of nine and went off at odds of 55-1. Irvine was content to take back and watch the action from eighth while Cornerback and Ronnie Wrenn Jr.pressed out for command. Ollie Pop clocked the opening quarter in :28.1 before settling for a pocket trip behind Cornerback. Wrenn tripped the half timer in :57.3. It wasn't until the three quarters that was paced in 1:27 that Irvine gave Western Coby open road, three wide to pass them all in a final quarter he paced in :28.2. Indian Spirit and Kyle Ater also closed well for second and Ollie Pop completed the trifecta. Neely's Messenger extended his win streak to five with his $40,000 Ohio Sires Stakes win in 1:59.2. Marty Wollam trains and drives the 2-year colt by Neely Dunn out of Fun Message for Dale and Julie Sweet. They started from post two in the field of eight and were the slight second choice behind Kick A Lot who set the fractions of :28.3, :59.3 and 1:29.3. Wollam sat back in third and watched the action before tipping his colt three wide in the stretch to win by a half length over Chips Starr and Super Sheff Frosty. Kick A Lot made a costly, quick break in stride causing him to go inside the pylons and to be disqualified and placed last. Diamondkeeper upsets in his division Ohio Sires Stakes in 1:53.2. The 3-year old gelded son of Pine Valley out of Almahurst Joy is conditioned by Ron Burke for the connections of Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Frank Baldachino and Lawrence Karr. The undefeated, heavy favorite, Friskie Adam pushed the gate away and was parked to the opening quarter in :26.3. Diamondkeeper and Greg Grismore were sitting sixth and it was until after the half that was paced in :55.2 that Grismore gave Diamondkeeper his command. Friskie Adam hit the three quarters in 1:23.4, but couldn't hold off the rally from Diamondkeeper. He scored by 3/4 -lengths over Feel The Heat and Friskie Adam held on for third. Lady's Dude prevails in a career best, 1:55 in his 3-year trot division of Ohio Sires Stakes. The 3-year old gelded son by Victory Sam out of Lady's Star went off at odds of 11-1 from post five in the field of six. Lady's Dude recently moved in to the Ron Burke Stable for owners, Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi and Johnny Yoder. Josh Sutton had the lines and pushed the gate away and cleared to the top before the quarter that was clocked in :28.1, Sutton never looked back. The heavy favorite, Rompaway Galaxy got away an early fourth and was content to watch the action as they hit the half in :57.3, but was underway by the three quarters that was stopped in 1:26.2. Micallef couldn't close the gap on Lady's Dude and had to settle for second and Can'tcutthatchip was third. Chief Talkalot pulls off a gutsy performance in the final division of Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year old colt pacers in 1:55. Chief Talkalot is a gelded son of Feelin Friskie out Jardin Des Arts. Brian Brown trains for Steve Stewart, Michael Robinson, Robert Mondillo and Steve Cheatham. Jim Pantaleano drove from post three in the full field of nine and got away an early fourth behind co-favorites, Nobles Finesse and Gray Camo. Nobles Finesse set the pace and fractions of :27.2 and :56.4 before Chief Talkalot started his first over bid with his stablemate, Rock N Randall in tow. Chief Talkalot and Nobles Finesse went toe to toe and stride for stride as they clocked the three quarters in 1:25.1, but Chief Talkalot won the battle by two lengths over Rock N Randall and Nobles Finesse completed the trifecta. Racing returns Tuesday (September 9) post time is 6:30 pm. From Scioto Downs Racino
With Jimmy Marohn, Jr. sidelined by a racing accident at Tioga Downs last weekend, Monticello Raceway based trainer Danny Gill, who uses Marohn almost exclusively, had to scramble to fill the gap behind his pupils this week. However, on Thursday (Sept. 4), when Gill had six horses in to go, he split the driving chores between three talented chauffeurs; Bruce Aldrich, Jr. Larry Stalbaum, and Johnny Desimone. And Gill finished with a good day with two wins and two seconds from the six starters. Most productive was Desimone who won two races for Gill, both trotting events. First, and foremost, Johnny D scored a 1:57.1 victory with Rose Run Nash ($5.30) which was the 6 year old Trainforthefuture gelding's 17th victory and is tops by a trotter on the continent this year. Now, Rose Run Nash is just one victory away from tying pacers Diamond Tiara and Shortest Distance, who co-lead North America with 18 wins. And strangely, all three horses are Mighty M regulars. Desimone also reined Gill's other trotter, Sir Siro ($9.50), to a gate to wire to victory in a time of 2:00. "Desimone is good with trotters that's why I used him today, "Gill offered. "He used to work with (Gary) Messenger who always has a lot of good trotters." Gill is also in a fight for leading trainer honors with Messenger and Bob Lounsbury. "We each won two races yesterday," Gill added. "But Messenger is still the leader." Messenger's 102 winners is currently tops while Lounsbury and Gill are in hot pursuit; Lounsbury with 95 wins and Gill with 94. On the driving side Bruce Aldrich Jr. continues to lead the local colony. On Thursday he added three more victories to his seasonal totals and currently leads runner-up Jimmy Devaux by 34 wins; 224 to 190. However, Aldrich is again among the leaders in North America in races won. Driving basically at two tracks, Monticello and Saratoga, many days simultaneously, his 393 winners ranks him sixth at this time. Last year Aldrich's 645 victories tied him for second place nationally with Dave Palone. Ronnie Wren Jr. copped the title last year with 714 wins. by John Manzi, for Monticello Raceway
Optimism abounded at the Blooded Horse Summer Sale August 25-26 that proved to be the best in its 58 year history. There were 212 yearlings featured in the Monday session including 121 Ohio-breds, 46 Indiana-breds, 16 Pennsylvania-breds, 12-Ontario-breds, and 4 New York-breds. Spring Haven Farm sold two of the top three yearlings led by a beautiful Ohio-bred daughter of Fly Fly Buckeye out of an Artsplace mare that went to Dean Davis for $20,000. They also consigned the striking black Major In Art colt Major Lee Fast purchased by Glenn Raia for $11,000. Bidding was spirited for the Ohio-bred filly, Goldrush Katie, with Parent Stables getting the nod at $12,000. The daughter of Trainforthefuture out of a half-sister to Yankee Glide was consigned by Pfeiffer Farms LLC. After the yearling session, it was all about racehorses! Topping the sale at $54,000 was Hezatrain, an ultra-consistent five-year-old trotting gelding coming off a 1.54.4f eight length win at Scioto Downs. Consigned by Wengerd Racing, the son of Trainforthefuture was purchased by Michael Casalino of New Jersey. C'mon Mr Brock that had just demolished a field at Northfield Park by 13 lengths was purchased by Bob Lasky, agent for $27,000. Michigan buyers were hot after good horses to race beyond their border. Shirley Halas signed the ticket for the competitive Meadowlands trotter JCs Jake for $23,000, Guy Cole picked up the trotting winner of $228,629 Over and Out for $21,000, and Michael Sova got the nod on the fast American Ideal daughter, Lady Ideal, for $20,000. The Blooded Horse Fall Sale is scheduled for November 17-20 and will feature a black type yearling session on the first day. Visit www.bloodedhorse.com for entry deadlines. by Dot Morgan, for the Blooded Horse Sale
Last year around this time trainer Danny Gill plunked down $4000 and saved a trotter by the name of Rose Run Nash from a life of pulling an Amish buggy. Yesterday,( August 20) at Monticello Raceway Rose Run Nash defeated a field of $15,000 claimers in a time of 1:57.3 and scored his 16th victory of the season which makes him the trotter with the most wins in North America in 2014. As he usually does after one of his horses win a race, Gill- and his wife Brenna- come from the paddock to the winner's circle via a golf cart to take picture with his victorious pupil. Even before he got there (to the winners circle) he was waving and shouting, "That was his 16th win and now we are four in front" referring to having four more wins than the three runners-up. He and Brenna ran to congratulate driver Jimmy Marohn, Jr. and posed for the photograph. After he calmed down Gill was asked about Rose Run Nash, a 5-year-old altered son of Trainforthefuture. "I was racing a horse at Pocono (Downs) one night last year and someone there told me about a trotter that has some class but was heading to the Amish country," Gill related. "So I went to the farm where the horse was awaiting a trip to the Lancaster-area and I liked what I saw so we gave the 4-large they were asking for him. I'd like to buy 10 more just like him" Rose Run Nash breezed to a new lifetime mark of 1:57.3 when driver Jimmy Marohn, Jr. set sails from the pole position and the pair raced unchallenged the entire mile trotting through fractions of :28.2, :58.1, and 1:28 with his tail out straight and flying in the wind before finishing some three lengths ahead of Pacific Margaux and driver Johnny Plutino. "Being on the front-end made it easy for me because he's a big horse and with his tail in my face all the way I could hardly see where I was going half the time," Marohn said smiling with his inimitable tongue in cheek expression.. "Not really, Danny's got him (Rose Run Nash) in top form and he's real sharp right now" and then he walked back his previous statement when he added, "I had no problem seeing where I was going." It was Rose Run Nash's second consecutive victory and fourth in his last five starts.. Now the property of Gill's main patron, Edward Hall, Rose Run Nash paid $3.50 for win. by John Manzi, for Monticello Raceway
On Saturday, July 19 Northfield Park will host nine $40,000 divisions of Ohio Sires Stake racing action as part of the 15-race program. These nine races will feature the Buckeye State's best freshmen and sophomore colt pacers and trotters and will support the $150,000 Battle of Lake Erie undercard. Freshman colt trotters will start Saturday's stake action in Race 1 for the $40,000 first division. Crowned With Glory (His Highness-Hey Kelsi-Humorous Harry) is the 3-1 slight morning-line favorite for Findlay, Ohio owners EG Trot, JB Arnold, MH Mallet and JE Paul. Ed Greeno Jr. is the filly's trainer and driver. Crowned With Glory makes her fourth lifetime start. She has two previous wins, at Scioto Downs and Ottawa Fair, and a place at Oak Harbor. Those finishes have yielded $23,705 and a lifetime mark of 2:03 (ScD 5/8). Crowned With Glory will start from post two. Also competing in the first division will be Ohio Chipster, Neely Dunn Super, Frisk The Town, Cooter Dunn and Marvelous Chip. Race 2 will be the $40,000 first division for three year-old colt Ohio-bred pacers. Trainer Doug Hinklin will start Big Bossman (Feelin Friskie-Lovely American-Matt's Scooter) as the 2-1 morning-line favorite. Big Bossman starts from post five and faces five rivals. Big Bossman has won six of 13 races. He has earnings of $93,193 and sports a lifetime mark of 1:53.1 (ScD 5/8). Greg Grismore is scheduled to drive for owner Parent Racing Stable LLC of Holland, Ohio. Feelin Speedy, Friskie AJ, Dibs, UF Fast Feelin and Lawyer Up complete the line-up. Trotters return to the stage in Race 3 for the $40,000 second division Ohio Sire Stakes for two year-old. I Know My Chip (Deep Chip-Madeline's Crown-Pegasus Spur) is the 5-2 morning-line favorite for owner Kimberly Dailey of Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Jim Dailey trains the undefeated colt. He has two wins in as many starts, earning $22,916 and earning a 2:02 (ScD 5/8) mark. Driver Jason Brewer will start the trotter from post-seven in a field that consists of My Friend Jim, Star Shef, Neely's Messenger, Lantern Chip, BK's Magic Man and Chips Starr. Freshman Trotters again compete in Race 5 for the $40,000 third division of the Ohio Sires Stakes. Kick A Lot (Deep Chip-Mac's Dream-BJ's Mac) starts from post-two and is the 2-1 morning-line favorite. He is owned by Pius Soehnlen of Canton, Ohio. Trainer, Jeff Cox has calls upon Kurt Sugg to drive. This gelding has a win and a second in two lifetime starts. He has earned $21,875 and a 2:01.2 (ScD 5/8) lifetime mark. Kick A Lot has a host of rivals consisting of Mischievous Chip, Super Sheff Frosty, Chips A Million, Really Deep Chip, Guns For Fun and Birthday Chip. Race six will host the $40,000 second division OSS for three year-old colt pacers. Friskie Adam (Feelin Friskie-Lottery Fever-Falcon Almahurst) is the heavy 7-5 morning-line favorite for owner Dr. Jerry Maloon Stable of Dublin, Ohio. Dan Ater trains the colt and uses Kyle Ater to drive. This sophomore is undefeated in five starts this year. He has career earnings of $122,971 and mark of 1:52.4 (ScD 5/8). Friskie Adam starts from the rail in a field consisting of Chance I Might, Diamondkeeper, Hawks Cry Hoboken, Feel The Heat, Player's King and Upfront Clays Boy. Race 7 is the $40,000 first division for freshman pacers. Cornerback (Feelin Friskie-Cornerstand-Stand Forever) is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for owner Stephen Sexton of Xenia, Ohio. Brian Brown is the gelding's trainer and calls upon Chris Page to drive. Cornerback has one start under his belt, a win at Scioto Downs in 1:56.4 in a $40,000 OSS event. Cornerback will start from post three. Also competing in the first division will be Indian Spirit, Latenight Trick, Fire Valley, Knight Stryker, Nobles Finesse, Warrior Spirit, Western Coby and All Aces Osborne. Freshman pacers return in the eighth race for the $40,000 second division OSS. Trainer Ron Burke sends out Gray Camo (Pine Valley-CG's Gem-Shady Character) as the heavy 7-5 morning-line favorite. Gray Camo starts from post five and faces five eight. He is undefeated in two starts, earning $23,750 and earning a 1:56.1 (ScD 5/8) career mark. Chris Page is scheduled to drive for owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, R Suda and J Melillo. Born Villain, RC Friskie, Ranger Returns, Big Bang Cam, Lynyrd, Nashville Bound, Ollie Pop and UF Kellies Awinner complete the eighth race line-up. Buckeye-bred sophomore trotters take to the stage in the evening's ninth race for the $40,000 OSS first division. Soul Train (Trainforthefuture-Dances On Air-Muscles Yankee) is the 3-1 slight morning-line favorite for owners Parent Racing Stable of Holland, Ohio, RS Crynick of Strongsville, Ohio and JE Novak of Olmstead Township, Ohio. Scott Cox calls upon Chris Page to pilot this gelding who has six wins in 17 starts, trotting in 1:57.2 (ScD 5/8) and earning $121,787. Soul Train starts from post-8 in a field that consists of Noah Count, Stanley Begonia, Neely's Boy, Mainstreet Willy, Master Mighty, Star Chip and Happy Go Jamie. Race 11, the final OSS event of the evening, is the $40,000 second division for sophomore trotters. Rompaway Galaxy (Rompaway Wally-Rompaway Wynona-Mr Vic) starts from post-three and is the 8-5 morning-line favorite. He is owned by Rompaway Farms LLC of Battle Creek, Michigan. Trainer Krista Harmon has listed Mike Micallef to drive. This gelding has nine wins in 11 lifetime starts, earning $201,550 and posting a best 1:55.4 (ScD 5/8). Rompaway Galaxy has a host of rivals consisting of Miko Begonia, Lady's Dude, Ohwhatacount, Can'tcutthatchip, Hooray For Willie, Fridayscomin and Bradymeister. In addition to superior racing action, Battle night will also offer guests a sumptuous buffet in Lady Luck's clubhouse dining room. The special priced buffet is just $15.95. Reservations are preferred and can be made by calling 330-467-4101. Guests who want to be down close to all of the racing action can stop by the grandstand apron to sample several of northeast Ohio's most popular food trucks. Live music by Unknown Reason will be part of the apron scene from 5-10 p.m. by Ayers Ratliff, for Northfield Park
Quietly, and without much fanfare, Rose Run Nash keeps winning. Yesterday (July 16) at Monticello Raceway the harness racing 5 year old Trainforthefuture gelding notched his 13th seasonal triumph and continues to lead all trotters in races won in North America. Driven, once again, by Jimmy Marohn, Jr. and carrying a $10,000 claiming tag, Rose Run Nash scored a neck victory in 2:00.1 when he came from sixth at the three quarters to collar both Famous Dude (Bruce Aldrich, Jr.) and Larissa (Mike Merton) who finished in a dead-heat for second. "This is the best race he (Rose Run Sam) went all season. He trotted his last quarter in :28.4 and had to come a long way to win it," trainer Danny Gill said after the mile. He then added "Now we're up two," meaning that Rose Run Nash has a two-win lead over four others each with 11 wins. When queried about the gelding's sire, Trainforthefuture, Gill replied quickly. "Oh, he's Ohio- bred and I've had him just about a year now. He's a sweetheart, just a pleasure to be around and Jimmy (Marohn, Jr.) says he's always on the trot (doesn't break stride) and real handy in a race," Gill was leading trainer here two years ago and was second to Lounsbury last season, This year, again, his pupils are winning plenty of races. Currently Gill is in a fight-not literally- with Bob Lounsbury and Gary Messenger for leading trainer honors. At days end, Messenger is in command with 79 winners, four more than Gill's 75, while Lounsbury is close with 73. John Manzi
Quietly, and without much fanfare, Rose Run Nash keeps winning. At Monticello Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 11) the 9-year-old altered son of Trainforthefuture Was victorious in 2:01 which was his 11th seasonal victory and it ties him for the lead in races won by a trotter this year in North America. With Jimmy Marohn, Jr. at the controls, he sent the big-gaited gelding to the lead from the four-hole but they didn't take command until they neared the quarter which was trotted in 30 seconds. From there Marohn kept the pedal to the metal and Rose Run Nash trotted by the half in 1:00.4 and when they passed the three quarters in 1:30.3 they had two lengths on the field. At this finish Marohn had his trotter well in hand and they scored a length victory over Hawaiian Sweetie (Greg Merton) over a track softened by intermittent rain. My Cool Breeze finished third for driver Jimmy Devaux, who by the way won the first three races on the eight-race card today. "Rose Run Nash been going under the radar here this year but finally they took notice of him today," said trainer Danny Gill. "Geez, he only missed the board once this year and he's been super consistent." In 19 seasonal starts Rose Run Nash also has five seconds and two thirds to go along with his 11 wins and has won over $25,500 in purse money "Although he's nine years old he only started racing when he was six," Gill added. "He's getting better with age." Rose Run Nash's victory today ties him for the lead in races won this year with Perfect Alliance. However,their yearly bankrolls differ. Owned by Edward Hall, the trotter paid $2.90 for win. by John Manzi, for Monticello Raceway
Millstone Twp., NJ - The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) has several new breedings available for sale such as Conway Hall, Deweycheatumnhowe, Trainforthefuture, and others. The revenue generated from the sale of donated breedings helps provide the care, boarding, feeding, veterinary, farrier, dental, worming, rehabilitation, and re-training for 190+ Standardbreds of which 114 are permanently retired to age and/or injury. This is SRF's 25th year as the only organization solely dedicated to the Standardbred breed, the only one of its kind providing full care for horses when adoption is not possible, and following their welfare in every home diligently for life. SRF has served thousands of Standardbreds, and helped hundreds of children through its award winning programs. Breeding donations, and SRF's sale of such gifts make a substantial difference. To donate or purchase a breeding please contact Linda Petrenko at 732-446-4422 or email email@example.com. SRF is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization; gifts to SRF are tax-deductible.
She was sent off at odds of nearly even-money but the way that Hawaiian Sweetie kissed off her company in the eighth race at Monticello Raceway on Monday afternoon (May 5) she should have been a 1-9 shot. Bruce Aldrich, Jr. handled the driving chores for owner-trainer Lindsey Blackler and sent the 6-year-old Broadway Hall trotting mare to the lead in a :28.3 first stanza and they proceeded through fractions of :59.2; 1:29.1 before finishing some eight lengths ahead of runner-up Rose Run Nash and driver Jimmy Marohn, Jr. in a season's best 1:58.4 clocking. Last week Rose Run Nash reversed the order of finish when the 5 year old Trainforthefuture gelding led Hawaiian Sweetie to the wire for a 3/4-length victory in a time of 1:59.2. Nevertheless, for Hawaiian Sweetie, whose back from Saratoga Raceway--she raced here earlier in the season-- it marked her third victory in last four Mighty M starts and fifth overall this year thus far. "I drove her (Hawaiian Sweetie) for Lindsey in Saratoga and won a couple of races there with her. She raced good at Saratoga but she's even better now since coming back here," said Aldrich who won three other races on the eight-race card. "She went a real good mile today and although I kept taking her back she ran away from the others and won real easy." Hawaiian Sweetie returned a $3.90 win mutuel. Aldrich also won with Irwin Kaplan's trotter Rose Run Leroy ($6.10) in 2:00 and scored in 1:59.3 behind McDonna ($3.10), an 8 year old pacing mare co-owned by Linda Boyd and his dad, Bruce, Sr. Young Bruce's other victory on Monday came when he guided Cassie Russo's pacing mare, Terror Rising ($11.80) to a 1:59 triumph. Aldrich is coming off his best season ever in 2013 when he tied for second in races won in North America finishing the year with 645 driving victories. And again this year Bruce is again in the thick of things already with 171 wins which currently ranks him in eighth place on the North American leaderboard. by John Manzi, for Monticello Raceway
TORONTO, April 14 - After failing to find the winner's circle in both preliminary legs, Reasonable Force found his best stride when it counted the most as he captured this year's edition of the $36,200 Youthful Series final Monday at Woodbine. In doing so, the Doug McNair-driven sophomore returned $33.00 to his backers. McNair and Reasonable Force were in no hurry off the gate as Account Rollover (Randy Waples) cleared to the lead past the opening station in :27.1. Account Rollover, who found the wire in the first leg of the series, continued to lead his nine rivals past the half in :56 and three-quarters in 1:24.4. McNair began the first-over attack around the final turn and was within striking distance of the tempo-setter turning for home. Down the stretch, McNair asked his charge for more pace and the three-time winner responded with a two length win. Post time favourite Andreios Kardia (Steve Byron) finished second, with Dragon Seelster (Paul Macdonell) finishing third. Trained by Tony Montini for owners Doug Dunbar and Steve LeBlanc, Reasonable Force lifted his career earnings to $44,840. The son of Shadow Play now has a 2-2-1 record from eight starts this season. Also on Monday's program, the second round of the Lifetime Dream series continued with two $18,000 divisions. Rose Run Oriana (Randy Waples) kicked-off the 10-race programme with a 1:54.2 score in the first division. The daughter of Trainforthefuture enjoyed a new career best in the debut for trainer Corey Johnson. Waples led gate-to-wire with the 15-time winner through panels of :28, :57 and 1:25.3, before fending off 3/5 favourite Rockin With Dewey (Mario Baillargeon) in deep stretch to win by one and a half lengths. Samira Hanover (Paul Macdonell) finished third. Owned by Rolling Hills Racing Stables, Rose Run Oriana will look for the series sweep next week as her bankroll increased to $134,717. She paid $4.90 to win. One race later, Her Name Is Lola (Phil Hudon) enjoyed her fifth career score at odds of 3-1. The daughter of Majestic Son laid parked on the outside at the quarter in :28.2, before clearing to the lead before the half in :57.2. From there, the trotting miss led her five rivals past in 1:26.1 before fending off a late challenge from Frisky Magic (Randy Waples) to win by a nose. Standing My Ground (Sylvain Filion) finished third. Trained by Russell Bax for Baxmar Holsteins Ltd, Her Name Is Lola increased her bankroll to $85,560. She paid $8.70 to win. by Greg Gangle, for WEG
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association is pleased to announce that three breedings are being offered via auction to benefit the MSOA's Scholarship Fund. This year, the MSOA welcomes back a familiar face and a new partner to assist with the scholarship funding effort. For the second straight season, horse owner and MSOA member Ted Tomson of Brackenridge, PA has donated two breedings to trotting stallion Tom Ridge, on the roster at Nandi Farms in New Freedom, PA for a fee of $3,500. Tom Ridge, a World Champion son of Muscles Yankee, has a mark of 1:50.2 and banked over $886,000 in his racing career. The MSOA is pleased to welcome Hanover Shoe Farms to the team, as the nation's leading farm has donated a breeding to Crazed, valued at $4,000. Crazed, a million-dollar winning son of Credit Winner, is no stranger to Pennsylvania racing, as a past winner of the Colonial Trot at Harrah's Philadelphia. "We are pleased to have the Tomson family and Hanover Shoe Farms work with our program this year," said MSOA President Rich Gillock. "We have had some great partners donate breedings in recent years, including Green Acquisition Corporation, owner of Trainforthefuture, and Fran Azur, owner of Hypnotic Blue Chip. The MSOA Scholarship Fund is lucky to have had the opportunity to work with these folks and their generosity has helped to benefit a lot of young men and women." The breedings will be listed on the website www.ongait.com The 14-day auction opens April 1 and ends at noon on April 15, 2014. One Crazed breeding is available to the top bidder. Two Tom Ridge breedings are being offered. The underbidder will be contacted by the MSOA and offered the second breeding at the price of their bid as soon as the auction has closed. Terms are 10% down (non-refundable), remainder due upon live foal. For more information, call 724-228-3644 or email, email@example.com.
Monday evening the Florida Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) presented its November Caretaker of the Month award to Mary Birkhold for her work as a harness racing caretaker, trainer and co-owner (with George Birkhold and Ohioan David Reiselt) of the improving trotter Rose Run Nolan. Birkhold and her brother George selected "Nolan" as a yearling from an Ohio public auction (consignment of Archie Yoder's Rose Run Farm) and have developed him principally at Pompano Park under the patient driving guidance of Ohio native Tom Sells. The team liked "Nolan" so well that they passed on the "Gator" moniker for this one. Ms. Birkhold is enjoying her best season as trainer with nine wins, six with Rose Run Nolan (4h Trainforthefuture-Dancin Darvie-Darvie) who now sports a record of 1:57.1f and lifetime earnings of $46,712. Mary, born in Salem, Ohio, resides and trains the Birkhold stable at Sarasota, FL and ventures to Ohio in mid-summer to race at the fairs and in stakes events. That connection led to her interest in "Nolan" and for good reason. His dam, Dancin Darvie, is a 100% producer with two $100,000 plus performers and second dam Swiss Proxie produced 10 trotting winners from 15 foals, Dancin Darvie being her last and $208,000 winner Proxie's Garland the first foal. Third dam Proxie produced 10 trotting winners from 14 foals including the $100,000 winners Count Me and Patty Tad. As the name might imply, the fourth dam is Proximity (a 1942 foal that earned $252,929 and a record of 1:59.3) that some believe was one of the greatest American trotting mares. Even "Nolan's" sire Darvie shows up from a pedigree perspective, he being a $96,000 plus winner and full brother to Nevele Typhoon ($393,201) and Nevele Thunder ($284,253). Mary Birkhold knows trotters and richly deserves the USHWA Florida Chapter's recognition as caretaker of the month…and more! She received a plaque and a check for $100. Congratulations. By Thomas H. Hicks for the Florida USHWA Chapter PHOTO by Thomas H. Hicks (Left to right, Rosie Huff, Mary Birkhold and John Berry)
Soul Train Cruises In $56,576 Ohio Breeders Championship for 2 Year-Old Colt Trotters With a patient drive from Chris Page, Soul Train cruised to a 7 1/2 length victory in the opening division of the 2 year-old colt trot during Tuesday action at the Delaware County Fair. As the Greg Coon starting gate released the field of six, Mark Headworth sent Happy Go Jamie out of post 2 and went after the early lead. The eventual winner was content to sit fourth through the opening half in 1:01 3/5. When Soul Train was given his orders he quickly took command down the backstretch and never looked back, stopping the timer in 2:00 3/5. Star Chip (Don McKirgan) was second and Fiftyshades Of Nay (David Miller) was third. Soul Train is owned by Parent Racing Stable, R. S. Crynick and J. E. Novak and trained by Scott Cox. In the second division Hooray For Willie went gate to wire to score in 1:58 3/5, a new lifetime mark. The freshman son of Master Lavec is owned by Winchester Baye Acres, Inc. of Ocala, FL and trained by the winning driver Kurt Sugg. Can'tcutthatchip (Dan Noble) and Mainstreet Willy (Chip Noble) rounded out the top three finishers. Millers Team Up To Win OBC 2FT Hall of Fame driver David Miller teamed up with his daughter trainer Devan Miller to score a victory with Rose Run Princess in the second division of Ohio Breeders Championship for 2 year-old filly trotters. The daughter of Trainforthefuture was sent after the early lead set the fractions of :29 4/5, 1:01 2/5 and 1:31 3/5 and cruised home to score a five length victory over Emilene's Future (Ray Paver) in 2:00 3/5. The winner is owned by James E. Keller of New Carlisle, OH and Jerry Allen Bell of Tipp City, OH. The heavily favored In The Grippers (Chris Page) broke at the start and was never a factor. In the first $25,388 division Hush Hush Chip (Chris Page) defeated Emery Jean (Chip Noble) in 2:02 4/5. The freshman daughter of Chip Chip Hooray won for the first time this season for trainer Danny Collins and the ownership team of Lewis, Taylor, Gold and Lombardo. Jay Wolf
The last leg of Ohio Sire Stakes action was held Saturday at Scioto Downs Racino. Two-year-old trotting and pacing colts took to the Columbus 5/8 mile oval to ensure they are eligible for the lucrative $150,000 finals next week Saturday (Sept. 7). Big Bossman and Feel the Heat were sitting fifth and sixth, respectively, in the OSS standings before their races on Saturday and boosted their point totals with wins. Big Bossman and Greg Grismore took one of the $30,000 splits when they won in 1:54.4. "This colt has got wicked speed, he's just a little goofy in the head at times," said Grismore. "I thought if I could get to the front, he'd be tough to beat. You just gotta keep his mind on his game all the time. He loses concentration a lot and he wants to dip and dive. But he's fast, a very fast colt." Big Bossman, a Feelin Friskie gelding, is owned by Parent Racing Stable LLC (Brent and Tiffany Parent) and trained by Doug Hinklin. He now has $49,835 lifetime earnings with four wins in seven starts. In the other division, Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. took Feel the Heat for trainer Steve Perkins straight to the top and won in a new lifetime best 1:56. Chance I Might (Tony Hall) got up for second, even after making a break at the start, while Hawks Cry Hoboken (Dan Noble) held on for third. Perkins Racing Stable LLC (Donald and Steven Perkins) own the Feelin Friskie colt. Two-year-old trotting colts also raced for the last time before the big dance next weekend. The consistent and reliable Rompaway Galaxy (Mike Micallef) won his sixth in race in seven starts, crossing the wire in 1:58 for trainer Krista Williams and owner Rompaway Farms LLC of Michigan. Soul Train and Chris Page took the other division for trotters when they won by one length in 1:57.2 for trainer Scott Cox. Parent Racing also owns this gelding by Trainforthefuture, along with Robert Crynick and John Novak. The mile tied the track record for 2-year-old trotting geldings, first set in 2001 by Hez Striking and Dave Hawk). Racing will continue at Scioto Monday (Labor Day) with a special 1:00 p.m. post time. Submitted by Scioto Downs Racino


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Putting aside, for the moment, all the Slashdot griping about whether this is or is not a productive use of human time and energy (I agree it's probably not in a macro sense, but hey, that's the world we live in), this is indeed an old idea.
I worked as a consultant on a hardware-based HFT system back in 2007 for a Silicon Valley company called Xambala. They were using reconfigurable logic-style chips of their own design specialized for text processing applications, rather than more general purpose FPGAs, though we discussing chaining their chips with FPGAs for more computationally intensive algorithms.
The edge you are going to get from doing processing in silico is quite limited. You can conceivably cut a few tens of microseconds, maybe even 100 microseconds, out of a computation - you still have to have all the other pieces of the puzzle just right. If you are doing straight news/information driven trades in situ at an exchange and can get the same timing of feed data to respond to, then you'll have a good edge (i.e. "Buy if X>0.2, Sell if X0.1, do nothing otherwise).
If you are trying to do intermarket arb (futures/ETF arb, for example) your edge is smaller, since differences in network route, networking hardware, other infrastructure are generally larger in magnitude than what you gain from cutting a few tens of microseconds out of the picture in hardware - but this edge would probably serve existing players well who already have top tier infrastructure.
For the more sophisticated, "game"-driven trading algorithms out there in equity markets, how much value doing stuff in hardware gives you is variable. There's a lot of decision logic involved in spiking orders around, changing behavior states based on other participants, and so on. A better set of algorithms running on top tier infrastructure in software will probably do better than inferior algorithms running in hardware without top tier infrastructure.
Other than Xambala, I am sure there are other players doing similar things. I've also used CUDA on NVIDIA GPUs for calculating option market prices really fast. These are just tools and other people definitely are using these tools in the right scenarios. What really matters in making money is combining the right tools with good implementation, excellent infrastructure, and testing and adaptiveness to market conditions.


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Customer Reviews of 80" Cat Tree Condo Furniture Scratch Post Pet House 38B
Top areas hard to reach1/20/2014
While this was a great value and fits in a small space the top platform sits over the lower ones in a way that makes it hard for my middle aged cats to access. They can get down once we put them up there.
Affordable Cat Tree1/7/2014
This is one of the largest cat trees I have seen and at the most affordable price. It took about an hour to put together. The only negative is that the small house on the lower level is only held up by one screw and it not sturdy. If the cat jumps on it, it wobbles back and forth. Other than that, it's perfect.
My cats love it1/2/2014
My cats couldn't wait to start climbing this thing. My only complaint is that it is a little unstable. I don't think it will fall over but it does sway a little when they climb on it.
Would recommend this as a great product at a great12/14/2012
This is a great value and my cats love all the places to scratch, hide and play. Because there are plenty of vertical scratching places, they leave the covering alone.
Does just as it promised5/7/2012
Great product. It was exactly as advertised, and although there were some minor details
Not very Stable4/26/2012
This product looks decent but it is not for adult cats. My cat is 18 lbs and he is too big for this. Base is not very stable.
i was not thrilled4/26/2012
I recieved exactly as shown in picture but it is not a sturdy product. i have had to coax my cats onto it and now only one will use on occasion if i put a treat there for her. i want to return it but they want me to pay return ship fees and the item is 75 pounds so return shipping is not worth it(cost around 60$ to return item) BOTTOM line is i now have a cute piece of furniture that will have to be a conversation piece. what a shame.
Easy Assembly, better suited for smaller pets4/9/2012
We have two cats, one larger very active cat, and one slightly smaller, less playful. This is a very cool product, lots of ledges and areas, however, many of the areas are designed for smaller pets then we have, I would say this would be awesome for kittens or small cats, but if you have large cats, their bodies will be too big to fit inside the enclosed areas, and to large to perch on the platforms.
Unstable - I had to brace the small condo4/8/2012
I think it is important to know what you are getting here. The price is the best feature of this unit. What you are getting for that price is: * Cardboard tubes wrapped in rope provide the supports for this structure. My cats LOVE being able to scratch at any level. * The platforms and the condos are covered in faux fur fabric - not carpet. I do not know how long that will last. * The small platform was unstable for any of my 3 cats which range from 7 to 14 pounds. I had to add wood planks from the platform on the right to the top of the small condo to add the stability needed. * The added planks were also useful in providing a platform from which to jump to the large condo area. * I expect the dangling toys will not last long so I thought it was a non-issue since they can be purchased easily and are very inexpensive. * I had to add cushion inside the condo as the fabric that covers the pressed wood is very thin. Overall, it is not a bad unit. I just believe I will have to do some work on it in the future (adding carpet where fabric may fail).
Super big Deluxe cat house3/30/2012
This product is well made. It is the best I have ever seen. Everyone loves it, especially my cat
Delivered as advertised3/14/2012
This unit went together pretty easily. I found it easier to use my tools than the allen wrench that came with it. It's fairly sturdy and quite attractive. I'd buy it again.
Excellent Customer Service!2/29/2012
Seller was great to deal with - a problem occurred during shipment and the seller took care of everything quickly and perfectly. Cat tree was exactly what I expected, seller's helpfulness was even better.
very nice2/22/2012
very nice product cats love got here fast and easy assemble
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