Handicatting with Floyd…
Got the win with Miami Cat on Thursday, but still down $57.20. Today, a $1 catzacta of Devoted Wildcat and Back Catcha Eric; Catnipper and Neatie the Cat for the win.
…and with Imp and Furlong
Imp's down about $97, Furlong's down $22. For both: $1 catzacta of Devoted Wildcat and Back Catcha Eric. She goes with Catnipper and Devoted Wildcat; he takes Back Catcha Eric and Queen'splatekitten.
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
Tag Archives: Racetrack Chaplaincy
The Month Behind
November? What November? I’m writing this on Thursday night, and a month ago tonight, I sat in my apartment as the full force of Sandy hit New York City. That night, we knew it was bad, but not how bad it … Continue reading
The work continues: a storm relief update from the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy
The New York Racetrack Chaplaincy has continued its relief work this week, bringing supplies and food to those affected by the storms. Chaplain Humberto Chavez offers this latest update, printed below. I’ll be shopping for and bringing supplies to them … Continue reading
Racetrack Chaplaincy offers ways to help victims of Sandy
I received this letter today from Chaplain Humberto Chavez of the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy. If you’d like to help, please read. I am happy to help facilitate donations and drop-offs. If you’re nearby, I’m happy to pick up your … Continue reading
Donating to those affected by Sandy
Here at the Brooklyn Backstretch, we are grateful that we weathered Sandy with only minor inconvenience: our power stayed on, and there was no flooding in this neighborhood. We feel very, very fortunate. Those nearby were not nearly so lucky. … Continue reading
Adopting a backstretch family for Christmas
Over the next few weeks, this space will be filled with holiday spirit: racetrack initiatives offering ways to help; retirement and rescue organizations doing fund-raisers; suggestions for gifts for the racing lover in your life. Last week we kicked off … Continue reading
The Saratoga Social Calendar
A week from tomorrow, historic Saratoga Race Course will kick off its 143rd meet. Horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, and fans will descend on the resort town to which summer visitors have flocked since the 19th century. Six racing days a … Continue reading
Racing charity check-ins
Last Monday, Hall of Fame trainer John Nerud presented a check for $50,000 to the Belmont Child Care Association. A longtime and loyal donor to Anna House, Nerud visits frequently, sharing the stories of his years on the racetrack with the children. Now … Continue reading
Beyond the Backstretch
I wrote recently in the Saratogian about the multitude of charitable opportunities that the racing season in Saratoga offers; nearly every night, we can choose an event to attend, a way to contribute, a charity to support. Among those charities … Continue reading
