Submitted by jimm on February 7, 2009 - 3:54pm
I had a great start to the six stakes.
Submitted by jimm on February 7, 2009 - 2:50pm
With two scratches making the Pan Zareta a four-horse race, we will make our first bet of the day on Classify to win and head downstairs for some barbecue and beer.
Submitted by jimm on February 7, 2009 - 2:45pm
Got some time here before the stakes begin so let’s put together a ticket for today’s excellent all-stakes Pick Four, which starts with Race 6, the Mineshaft Handicap.
Submitted by jimm on February 7, 2009 - 12:38pm
Check back here beginning around 2 p.m. CST for instant recaps, analysis, whining, bellyaching, second-guessing and self-loathing during today's six stakes races.
Submitted by jimm on February 3, 2009 - 9:21pm
Entries are out for Saturday’s Grade III Risen Star Stakes and it’s a great race in both of the most important ways—quality and (even though it’s not really a word) betability.
Submitted by jimm on January 10, 2009 - 8:39am
The passing of Joe Hirsch, the greatest turfwriter, dominated my thoughts all day on Friday.
Submitted by jimm on December 27, 2008 - 6:13pm
Just like the horses we bet on, sometimes a change of venue can help a handicapper, too.
Submitted by jimm on December 19, 2008 - 1:30am
There are some habits I have a hard time breaking even though I know they're bad for me.
Submitted by jimm on December 17, 2008 - 10:56pm
It's the most highly anticipated Thursday afternoon allowance in recent memory, if you don't count the first time it was carded a week ago.
Submitted by jimm on December 13, 2008 - 6:32pm
Well at least we picked the winner on top.
