Horse Racing Shooters Wanted...

EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
edited December 25, 2007 in Mind Your Own Business
I hope it is appropriate to post this here.
EquiSport Photos is looking for a few good shooters to help cover major U.S. horse racing tracks. If you live near a major track, and love to get up before the sun comes up, this could be right up your alley. We need front people to get the early week work-outs and then assist us on the weekend. Fast glass is a plus, but we bring a few extra goodies with us too. And, it even pays (not enough to buy that 500 f/4 you have on your Christmas list though, sorry).
Here's a glimpse of what we need... http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/3997624
Our emphasis is on the Triple Crown Trail in the SouthEastern US (Gulfstream, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn, Churchill, etc.), but we are trying to establish a national network (New York, California, etc).
Click the "Contact Us" link on our website for more info.
Best, Matt
www.equisportphotos.com
Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
www.equisportsphotos.com

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  • BBonesBBones Registered Users Posts: 580 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    Is Seattle/Portland a location? That is where I live
  • z_28z_28 Registered Users Posts: 956 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    I see Gulfstream from my windows.

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    Maybe not directly from my window, but very close :D

    Calder and Hialeah Parks are in my lens range too.
    Please sign me in.
    Thanks
    Z
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  • dogwooddogwood Registered Users Posts: 2,572 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    BBones wrote:
    Is Seattle/Portland a location? That is where I live

    Well I can tell you with certainty that Portland isn't on the triple crown tour! I'm not even sure if Portland Meadows is open this time of year... headscratch.gif
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  • EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    BBones wrote:
    Is Seattle/Portland a location? That is where I live
    Thanks Bones, But I'm not sure Portland is on the "Trail". I'll keep you in mind for Portland Meadows.
    Best, ESP
    Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
    www.equisportsphotos.com
  • EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    z_28 wrote:
    I see Gulfstream from my windows.

    IMG_5245-700.jpg

    Maybe not directly from my window, but very close :D

    Calder and Hialeah Parks are in my lens range too.
    Please sign me in.
    Thanks
    Z

    Nice shot of the winner there Z. This is sorta what we want. Only about 5 days before the Winners Circle. You have my attention though. We are looking for early week stuff and then assistance at the event. Gulfstream is our second stop of the year, for the Sunshine Millions. Jan. 26th.
    Check out this link on my homepage.. http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/3997624 , and respond to the "contact us" link on our website http://www.equisportphotos.com/
    Best, Matt
    Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
    www.equisportsphotos.com
  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited December 19, 2007
    We have several LA Shooters who might be interested and I believe Santa Anita is on the circuit.
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  • EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    Angelo wrote:
    We have several LA Shooters who might be interested and I believe Santa Anita is on the circuit.
    Santa Anita and Hollywood, in the LA area, are high on our priority list. As is Del Mar in the San Diego area. Thanks, ESP
    Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
    www.equisportsphotos.com
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    Once upon a time Maryland was a good place to be, not so much anymore... But, let me know if you need anything in this area. I have a Maryland Racing Comission ID, but it has expired now.

    Rumours are always abounding that the Preakness may not remain at Pimlico for long and Laurel is not a hot bed for racers. Charlestown was revived with the addition of slots though and many Marylanders are trying to get them back in here.

    I also hit the big steeplechases in VA - Gold Cup and International.

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  • bhambham Registered Users Posts: 1,303 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    I looked up the tracks you listed Hallande,FL; New Orleans, LA; Hot Springs, AR; Louisville, KY.

    How often are events. I travel to New Orleans pretty often and I enjoy Louisville. Not sure if there would be another track with closer proximity.
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  • EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited December 19, 2007
    bham wrote:
    I looked up the tracks you listed Hallande,FL; New Orleans, LA; Hot Springs, AR; Louisville, KY.

    How often are events. I travel to New Orleans pretty often and I enjoy Louisville. Not sure if there would be another track with closer proximity.
    Hi Bham,
    Of course The Derby is at Churchill in May, but there are several nice preps at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. Including the Louisiana Derby, March 9th.
    Do you have any horse pics in your galleries?
    Thanks for your interest, ESP
    Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
    www.equisportsphotos.com
  • EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited December 20, 2007
    Phyxius wrote:
    Once upon a time Maryland was a good place to be, not so much anymore... But, let me know if you need anything in this area. I have a Maryland Racing Comission ID, but it has expired now.

    Rumours are always abounding that the Preakness may not remain at Pimlico for long and Laurel is not a hot bed for racers. Charlestown was revived with the addition of slots though and many Marylanders are trying to get them back in here.

    I also hit the big steeplechases in VA - Gold Cup and International.

    Thanks Christina,
    We may have crossed paths at the '06 Rolex. I live in Lexington.
    Contrary to rumor, the Preakness at Pimlico is still alive and well. It of course is a target race for us. We will be looking for some early week morning work outs like this... http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/3997624
    as well another person to shoot on race day. Click the "Contact Us" link on our website. I checked out some of your website, and I think you have some nice stuff in there. Looks like you know what to look for.
    Thanks, Matt
    Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
    www.equisportsphotos.com
  • PhyxiusPhyxius Registered Users Posts: 1,396 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2007
    EquiSport wrote:
    We may have crossed paths at the '06 Rolex. I live in Lexington.

    I was shooting for Equestrian Services, LLC and David and Karen O'Connor. On the dressage days after getting massively sunburned I spent most the day under the big tree inside the arena. Cross Country I was at the Head of The Lake on the little photographer's spot between the water on the course and the actual lake. Stadium day I was on the island inside the arena w/a neon orange rain jacket. rolleyes1.gif

    I did World Cup this year and will be taking one of mine own horses to Canada for a week+ next year so I'm not sure I'll have the chance to hit Rolex again. Have fun if you get out there though! thumb.gif
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  • MJRPHOTOMJRPHOTO Registered Users Posts: 432 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2007
    Email Sent.

    Here are a few from my first and only day shooting jumpers.

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    Here are a few from my first and only day shooting Barrel Racing:

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  • EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited December 21, 2007
    MJRPHOTO wrote:
    Email Sent.

    Here are a few from my first and only day shooting jumpers.

    Nice work, I love the expressions of the riders.
    We are looking for early week stuff and then assistance or complete coverage at the Stakes races.
    Check out this link on our homepage.. http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/3997624 , and http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/2726421 Please respond to the "contact us" link on our website http://www.equisportphotos.com/
    If you live near a major track and have anything, or can get pictures, like those on the website, then we would like to see it. I am working on a "register" of photographers around the country.
    Best, Matt
    Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
    www.equisportsphotos.com
  • BDPhotoBDPhoto Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited December 25, 2007
    Saratoga - The August place to be
    I'm just south of Saratoga, NY and The Saratoga Race Track (20-30min). The Travers and several other major races go on here during it's brief 6wk run and I would be interested in hearing more.

    Bob
    EquiSport wrote:
    I hope it is appropriate to post this here.
    EquiSport Photos is looking for a few good shooters to help cover major U.S. horse racing tracks. If you live near a major track, and love to get up before the sun comes up, this could be right up your alley. We need front people to get the early week work-outs and then assist us on the weekend. Fast glass is a plus, but we bring a few extra goodies with us too. And, it even pays (not enough to buy that 500 f/4 you have on your Christmas list though, sorry).
    Here's a glimpse of what we need... http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/3997624
    Our emphasis is on the Triple Crown Trail in the SouthEastern US (Gulfstream, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn, Churchill, etc.), but we are trying to establish a national network (New York, California, etc).
    Click the "Contact Us" link on our website for more info.
    Best, Matt
    www.equisportphotos.com
  • EquiSportEquiSport Registered Users Posts: 17 Big grins
    edited December 25, 2007
    BDPhoto wrote:
    I'm just south of Saratoga, NY and The Saratoga Race Track (20-30min). The Travers and several other major races go on here during it's brief 6wk run and I would be interested in hearing more.

    Bob
    Saratoga is one of my most favorite venues in the country.
    Here’s the scoop…We are looking for early week stuff and then assistance or complete coverage at the Stakes races.
    Check out this link on our homepage.. http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/3997624 , and http://www.equisportphotos.com/gallery/2726421 Please respond to the "contact us" link on our website http://www.equisportphotos.com/
    If you live near a major track and have anything, or can get pictures, like those on our website, then we would like to see it. I am working on a "register" of photographers around the country who would like to contribute (with pay). As the "Stakes of Interest" in 2008 get closer, I will be in contact. I would like to put your contact info in the Register.
    Best, Matt
    Best regards from the Bluegrass, ESP
    www.equisportsphotos.com
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