Monthly Archives: July 2010

Yesterday’s tip, POINT OF INTEREST, was a vet scratch at the gate. Just as well, I guess, it was more of a default “I-have-to-make-a-play” play. I watched most of the races from the cabin here in Maine, on the computer. … Continue reading →

I’m not going to dwell on yesterday’s Ofer, or the fact that it’s been a week without a winner in the blog. Just reminders of how hard it is to win in the long run and how horse racing is … Continue reading →

A version of this article, may or may not appear in The Saratoga Special. ONES FOR THE NOTEBOOK I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Saratoga Special’s maiden voyage back in 2001, primarily working as a handicapper. … Continue reading →

The day itself started out beautiful weather wise. After the Sussex, Mugs and I took a little hour long walk/run around the east side of town, highlighted by a sighting of trainer Rick Violette also out for a jog. People, … Continue reading →

I stuck to my initial idea and backed RIP VAN WINKLE for the Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood and for a while it looked like I was going to get paid. CANFORD CLIFFS uncharacteristically played up a bit at the … Continue reading →

The day is only half over but it feels like an appropriate time to post a recap because the feature race and the tip race have both ran. Absolutely gorgeous weather in Saratoga today. Low humidity, sunny, low 80s maybe. … Continue reading →

In today’s 5th race, FIREY RED looks like a bet. This 4-year-old filly was unlucky last November in her stateside debut in California. It was a Friday night. She was out of touch with the field, stuck behind a dawdling … Continue reading →