Tag Archives: Aqueduct 2011

Maiden Voyage to the new Big A

While I love Belmont, I’m always happy to get back to Aqueduct:  I can’t beat the convenience; the races end earlier; I can sleep a little later. Belmont has myriad benefits, but Aqueduct has its advantages, too. And this year, … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home

Tomorrow morning, I head back to Aqueduct for the first time in a month. On March 12, I was in Saratoga, dropping off a Backstretch feline for a winter sojourn; on the 19th, I drove through Aqueduct en route to … Continue reading

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Gotham Day, 2011

Though it’s only early March, my Saturdays at Aqueduct are numbered: family commitments, pet responsibilities, and travel plans (work and play) mean that available March and April weekends are in short supply, so on this first Big Day of Racing … Continue reading

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Happy new year: the Interborough and Xtra Heat

Happy new year!  And for the third consecutive year, I’m kicking off my year at a racetrack. In 2009, I welcomed the new year on the Fair Grounds backstretch; last year, it was Calder; and finally, this year, I’m making … Continue reading

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