Monthly Archives: March 2008

Friday morning quick picks

Bill Place didn’t make my wish come true on Thursday; off as the even-money favorite, he was a well-beaten third and was claimed from Anthony Dutrow by David Jacobson. I suppose that’s a good sign? On the other side of … Continue reading

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Still looking up

I’m beginning to dread, rather than anticipate, the weekly update of the Take Ten! standings at ST Publishing. Here’s this week’s debacle…at least from this blogger’s point of view: 30. Stafford Stables…………………….1,150,75046. Trip’s Triple Crown Stable………..1,033,00051. Sleipneir Stable…………………… 1,015,750111. Val’s … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Hobbies

When it comes to hobbies, the New York Rangers and horse racing compete for my attention. Most of the time, they don’t come into serious conflict, but maybe one of these days the Rangers will still be playing deep enough … Continue reading

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Notes from the backstretch

The Blood-Horse recently reported that a $40,000 grant from the Alfred Z. Solomon Trust will make it possible for Backstretch Employees Service Team (BEST), based at Belmont, to offer dental care to backstretch workers at Saratoga this summer. While BEST … Continue reading

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Sunday night quick picks

Poor old Evening Attire—Saturday just wasn’t his day. The Stymie set up as I’d hoped it would, with a speed duel immediately on the front end, but when Jose Espinoza asked for some run from Evening Attire, he didn’t have … Continue reading

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Evening Attire, the Stymie, and the Meadowlands

A year ago on this day, I was getting ready to head to the Meadowlands; my sister-in-law was planning a surprise 40th birthday for my brother, and I was meeting some of his friends there in the afternoon for some … Continue reading

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