Archive for July, 2009

  • MythicalMoney Result: Saratoga Opening Day

    While no sane person would put $2 WPS on every horse I mentioned, if we MythicalMoney it, the final tally is: 33 horses costing $198resulting in $-33.30 with 4 wins, 5 place, 3 showorLove: 2 … Like: 5 … Iffy: 2 … Honorable Mention/Last Minute...

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  • Saratoga Opening Day!

    Update #2: the 10th has been taken off the turf, meaning the last leg of the Pick 6 is now an ALL for everyone (so if you’re alive through the 9th race, you hit the Pick 6 - congrats!)Update: 1: it’s now raining buckets in...

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  • Does Anyone Enjoy Livin’ In A Vet’s World?

    I know I’ve been on a mini-vacay to Cali for a few days, so my brain’s a tiny bit rusty but can someone please explain to me two of the leading stories on Blood-Horse this lovely Wednesday? #1 (Yeah For Common Sense!): It’s a Bird...

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  • FocusedFillyosophy for your Friday

    Is it bad when a horse tests positive for a medication you take every night? From DRF.com … It’s a Bird hearing scheduledBy Mary RampelliniThe Arkansas Racing Commission has scheduled a July 21 hearing on It’s a Bird’s positive test for Naproxen following his April...

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  • Feels Like Prom: What Took You So Long?

    (insert hand clapping here) I applaud the suspension of Rick Dutrow by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC). His horse tested positive for a banned substance, which is against the rules (even if that substance is Clenbuterol, a ridiculously common/in-every-horse drug that’s just not supposed...

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  • Race ‘o the Day: Belmont’s 2nd (1:32pE/10:32aP)

    RESULT: well, harumph … 6-2-7-1 … all horses in My Picks, but I tossed the 6 fr/ MythicalMoney because I thought the 2 was going to be better today. Oh well! Maiden Special WeightPurse: $44kDistance: 1 mile (Turf)Conditions: For Maidens, Fillies And Mares Three Years...

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