Handicatting with Floyd…
Down $19.60 and going with Captain's Cat.
…and with Imp and Furlong
Imp's up $27.70, with Furlong down $36. He goes with Tycoon Cat, she takes Captain's Cat.
Madison’s fund for feline welfare
The cat horse winners during the Belmont spring meet added up to about $250, which was donated to All About Spay Neuter, the organization that helps take care of the Belmont cat colonies.
$155, representing the money made by cat horse winners at Saratoga, was donated to New York City Animal Care & Control
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Game On
After two days off due to concerns about the track conditions, Aqueduct is up and running today. With both Aqueduct and Santa Anita off yesterday, it’s no surprise that Tampa Bay had its fifth largest handle ever. And as glad … Continue reading
Looking south on a snowy day
With snow days at Aqueduct yesterday and today, I turned my attention—briefly—to today’s Gulfstream entries, in anticipation of spending the afternoon in a New York City OTB restaurant, having lunch and watching the races–because really, God forbid that I spend … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby Prep: The Sham
The path to the Santa Anita Derby continues this weekend in California with the 9-furlong Sham Stakes. A competitive field of 10 meets the starter and though the race is lacking any true star power, the winner is sure to … Continue reading
The Racing Curmudgeon
Every once in a while on a Wednesday morning, the Sports Curmudgeon, alter ego of NPR commentator and sportswriter Frank Deford, makes an appearance on Morning Edition; more regularly, he appears on his own website, grousing about whatever has struck—er, … Continue reading
Derby check-in
The first weekend of the Road to the Roses Derby fantasy game is in the books, and below are the standings for the Brooklyn Backstretch charity league. Take a good look at me there in the top 10, because I’ll … Continue reading
Sunday at Aqueduct
Saturday’s feature at Aqueduct was the Rare Treat, named for the “hard hitting filly” owned by George D. Widener who raced in the 1950’s. For a horse with “rare” in her name, she sure hit the track a lot, running … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby preps: The Southwest
The Derby Trail heads to Oaklawn Park in a contentious, intriguing and delayed renewal of the Southwest Stakes. California shippers look to test their mettle on real dirt; the locals get to prove that they’re not just the kings of … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby preps: The Fountain of Youth
The road to the Florida Derby picks up steam with the Fountain of Youth Stakes, which was restored to a 9-furlong, two-turn route this year. Buddy’s Saint, who tops many a Derby Future Book, makes his 3yo debut and faces … Continue reading
Brian’s Derby preps: The Risen Star
The path to the Louisiana Derby continues as Ron The Greek tries to prove that his LeComte upset was no fluke. In his way are some new shooters and new shippers who look to take their own place on the … Continue reading
Charity check in
Some notes on organizations near and dear to Backstretch hearts, a couple of which are offering upcoming social opportunities for New Yorkers. Local hockey fans might be interested to hear that Ice Hockey in Harlem, an organization with which I … Continue reading
