Monthly Archives: February 2008

I knew I should have skipped school to go to the track

February 8, 2008 by Teresa

It is indeed a shame when work gets in the way of gambling. Last night, I wrote: “I want to skip school on Thursday and go to the races because on the last Thursday that I was at the races, … Continue reading →

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Playing hooky, et al.

February 7, 2008 by Teresa

I want to skip school on Thursday and go to the races. I want to skip school on Thursday and go to the races, because the last time I was at the races on a Thursday was August 16th at … Continue reading →

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Monday night quick picks

February 5, 2008 by Teresa

Our anonymous Saratoga Russell commenter makes another appearance, this time outing him/herself (at least a little) as a part owner. Mr./Ms. West Point, thanks for your updates, and keep ‘em coming. Sunday’s comment: “Saratoga Russell is training at Gulfstream. He … Continue reading →

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A day at Laurel

February 4, 2008 by Teresa

I’m beginning to think that maybe I’m never going to meet a racetrack that I don’t like. Oh, wait, there’s Gulfstream. Spent a delightful day at Laurel on Saturday, in the company of some Saratoga ex-pats who have moved to … Continue reading →

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The Whirlaway

February 2, 2008 by Teresa

Today’s feature at Aqueduct doesn’t offer nearly the same tantalizing possibilities as last week’s Paumonok, but it more than makes up for its lack of storyline in the honoring one of racing’s greats. The Whirlaway, first run in 1980, is … Continue reading →

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Thursday night quick picks

February 1, 2008 by Teresa

For those folks who have been asking about Saratoga Russell (and judging by the number of you who land on this page from your searches, he’s got a lot of fans out there), an anonymous poster left this comment: “Russell … Continue reading →

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