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Daily Picks 8/19: Hump Day at The Spa

The Saratoga summer meet continues with another week with an entertaining, but back heavy, Wednesday card. Race 4: #2 Hoffenheim (7/5) has struggled of late and has not won in over a year, but is dangerous as he drops in class. I do think time passed this 7 year old, so I’m going with anContinue reading “Daily Picks 8/19: Hump Day at The Spa”

Daily Picks 8/8/20 — TRAVERS STAKES DAY at Saratoga

Happy Travers Stakes Day! We have an absolutely packed and competitive 12-race card at The Spa today, extremely befitting for the magnitude of the day. Obviously, the crown jewel of today is the running of the Travers Stakes where Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law looks to keep the momentum ahead of the remainder ofContinue reading “Daily Picks 8/8/20 — TRAVERS STAKES DAY at Saratoga”

Daily Picks 8/6 — Saratoga

Managed two wins yesterday in our return to Saratoga. That’s good, not great, so time to do better today. We have a so-so card today, where a lot of the favorites I think are going to be hard to beat — not much value to speak of in some of the races. Race 1: StartingContinue reading “Daily Picks 8/6 — Saratoga”

Daily Picks 8/5 — We’re Back, Let’s Have a Wednesday at Saratoga

After a long layoff of not blogging (computer issues, traveling) we’re back this week for a full Wed-Sun slate at The Spa. Unfortunately, Saratoga got absolutely pummeled by a tropical storm yesterday, so I’m skeptical of what conditions we’ll get — it appears we won’t get any turf races today. It’s worth looking at whereContinue reading “Daily Picks 8/5 — We’re Back, Let’s Have a Wednesday at Saratoga”

Daily Picks — 7/17/20, Saratoga

A late trifecta salvaged the day yesterday, but some crazy upsets in the early Pick 5 put us in the red. Day 2 of Saratoga — let’s get some momentum into the weekend! Race 1: OC 62500, 1 3/8 Mile (t) The favorite #1 Prioritize (4/5) will have to go in an exacta with #5Continue reading “Daily Picks — 7/17/20, Saratoga”

Whiskey Review — High West Campfire

From: High West Distillery, Park City, UT Review: Living up to its name, Campfire definitely exhibits a smokiness to it that you don’t find in many whiskeys. It actually has a more fruity than smokey aroma — but the smokiness dances on your tongue like flames against a night sky. Overall, the unique smokiness hasContinue reading “Whiskey Review — High West Campfire”

Daily Picks 7/16/20 — Saratoga Opening Day!

The crown jewel of the New York Capital Region, Saratoga is one of the best gifts horse racing gives to its fans. An absolutely beautiful track nestled in an equally picturesque town, Saratoga IS summer. However, with no fans this year, things will be different — but the very best horses and jockeys will beContinue reading “Daily Picks 7/16/20 — Saratoga Opening Day!”

Daily Picks 7/9/20 — Keeneland & Belmont

Yesterday was a day to forget — after getting completely shut out at Keeneland (yikes!), things were turning at Indiana Grand after hitting the winner for the Indiana Derby, only to come up short with a second place finish in the final leg of a Pick 4. We’re back to Keeneland today for redemption, andContinue reading “Daily Picks 7/9/20 — Keeneland & Belmont”

Daily Picks — 7/8/20 (feat. Indiana Derby)

After back-to-back winning days (although one was slightly different than the other), we’re back focusing on two tracks today — Keeneland in Lexington and Indiana Grand. The race of the day is the G3 Indiana Derby, where the winner will get some series qualification points for the Kentucky Derby. Between the two tracks I’ll giveContinue reading “Daily Picks — 7/8/20 (feat. Indiana Derby)”