Archive for the ‘Bits’ Category

August 3, 2007 – “You have to keep them sound. Strawberries today, jam tomorrow.” Bobby Frankel after Ginger Punch’s victory in the Go for Wand (G1) at Saratoga.

July 31, 2007 – Our sponsor, Bongo Racing Stable, is offering a chance to be a Thoroughbred owner with every $25 donation to the Race Track Chaplaincy of America. Click on the Bongo icon above for more details!

July 28, 2007 – Andrew Lakeman, a jockey who was seriously injured at Belmont Park is facing a long rehab. Any contributions you wish to make may be sent to him c/o Karen Murphy, 76 Phelps Road, Chatham, NY 12136

July 26, 2007 – “When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt and call me over!”

July 18, 2007 – “Money, horseracing and women, three things the boys just can’t figure out.” Will Rogers

July 9, 2007 – “The best horse is not necessarily the best bet. In order to evaluate a bet, we must know or be able to estimate two things: the probability of winning the bet, and the payoff if we win. Either factor alone is meaningless; it is the relationship between these two factors which […]

July 6, 2007 – First Funny Cide and now Declan’s Moon. Nice to see two former champions in the winners’ circle even if it was not top notch company. Hooray geldings!

July 3, 2007 – Funny Cide runs at Finger Lakes tomorrow and although he has not lived up to the potential he showed in his Kentucky Derby (G1) season, he is still a fan favorite. Seeing his name always reminds me of what ESPN’s Kenny Mayne said before the running of the 2003 Belmont Stakes […]

July 2, 2007 – Hollywood Park will have a Pick Six carryover of $3,274,505 for Monday’s eight-race program, the highest carryover in the history of “the track of the lakes and flowers.”

June 23, 2007 – “The profession of book writing makes horse racing seem like a solid, stable business.” John Steinbeck