AllegedlySpeaking.com *****Presents***** Spotlight On LOUIE

Every so often we here at AllegedlySpeaking.com will focus on the lives of one of our members. This week we’re featuring family transportation coordinator and the other half of the family photographer duo, Louie.

Several days ago, while running errands in San Mateo, I met up with Louie while he was at work. As some of you already know, Louie works at Bay Meadows. But you may not know what it is he does there. Louie works in the Payroll Department, and one could even say, he IS the Payroll Department. Anyways, the race track was closed on the day of my visit, so Louie gave me a behind the scenes look at the “goings on” at ‘da Meadows.

Entering the empty grandstand area was a strange feeling, especially after being used to seeing the same area on Friday nights. Louie says Friday nights are the most popular, attracting the younger, casual race fans. He estimates the attendance on Friday’s to be between 12,000 and 15,000 spectators. Compared to only the couple hundred hard core spectators found on the weekdays.

We then walked through a tunnel that takes you under the track and to the infield. There used to be a nine hole golf course there, but now it’s a large open grassy field with a small playground for kids. Louie says the infield area can be rented out by groups. The race horses are also kept in a restricted area of the infield. Only certain people with licenses issued by the race horse board are allowed in the restricted area.

We then left the infield and walked to the paddock area. This is a cool spot at Bay Meadows. It’s where they parade around the horses for the next race and it’s located indoors. I even saw Ethel’s favorite spot at the entrace of the paddock. This is where she makes googly eyes at the horses and waits for their response. The paddock is a good spot to measure up your favorite horses.

We then made our way to where the real magic happens, the Payroll Department! This is where Louie has been getting it done day after day for the past 3 years.

Thanks again Louie for taking me on the tour. Can’t wait to place my first bet on the 28th.

When: Friday, September 28, 2007. 6:30pm.
Where: Bay Meadows Club House.
Admission: $6.
See you there!

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WFFL UPDATE
The CHAMPCAST.com WAVES are 1-0 with a stunning Week 1 victory over the commisioner’s team, The Matterhorn Maniacs. The final score was 137 to 117. Our WAVES won even though our QB, Drew Brees, scored a measly 11 points and our RB, Brandon Jacobs, gave us only 3 points, before spraining his HCL. Jacobs has been moved to the IR and will be out 3 to 4 weeks! Gabe aka “A Beautiful Mind” made some shrewd moves this week to find a replacement, let’s hope they’re fruitful. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brandon Jacobs for a speedy recovery. GO WAVES!

jm
The Editor

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