Category Archives: Saratoga Springs

CLOSING DAY: Eastbound and Down

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

No time to write today, but I still want to offer three things: a perennial tribute, a prose poem, and a pick. First off I must say a massive THANK YOU to my wife Susan. Not only does she tolerate … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY: Getting Down to It

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

Well, yesterday was about as close to pure wagering pain as I’ve had in a while, but that’s OK. Two more days to right the ship and end things on a good note. Yesterday’s scene at the Paddock Bar was … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY betting thoughts

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

WOW, what a card! I am excited to get over and do some serious paddock work today. I have just a few thoughts to share. As I always like to say, should you be so fortunate to score out based … Continue reading →

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Thursday: Travers Photo Essay and a Bankroll Play

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Upon request, I am going to publish a little photo essay about our Travers Day festivities. * Top five signs that it’s the last week of a looooooooooooong meet. 5. I have played the Aztec Camera High Land, Hard Rain … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bankroll Play (Even)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

I have had two days out of the last three with zero posts, perhaps a sign the summer is wearing on me? Nah, I’ve been busy working on my Annotated Tweets piece from the Battle and also writing an article … Continue reading →

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The Annotated Battle of the Brews Tweets 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

This one goes out by request. . . A LOT of people have asked me questions along the lines of, “What did you mean when you tweeted such-and-such on Battle of the Brews day.” This is my attempt to answer … Continue reading →

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MONDAY: A few ideas

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Apologies for not writing in this space yesterday. I took the opportunity of yesterday’s cancellation to take some time off and to recover — and I do mean recover — from the debauchery of Friday and Saturday. Later this week, … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY: Travers’ Day Betting Ideas

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Race 2: The inclination here is to beat the certain-to-be-overbet Pletcher entry. Will use the tote and paddock for further clues. Race 3: see below Race 4: A tepid vote to MONZANTE off a couple of small excuses. Race 5: … Continue reading →

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Friday: Ready for Battle

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

I love jump racing but I feel like I write the same thing every year about the NY Turf Writers: the less said about it, the better. But I didn’t let it get me down. Like a kid on Christmas … Continue reading →

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TRAVERS MEMORIES: An Original Essay by Harvey Pack

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Before I started working for NYRA in 1974, I had barely heard of the Travers. It just wasn’t really a race that was important to me. When the horses went north, I took myself and my family and headed down … Continue reading →

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