Thursday, January 1, 2009
 

I just put the year in there to help me get used to writing it. I already had to void a check written out for the rent as I had indicated the wrong year.

Anyway, the first at the Big A isn't inspiring, especially since i can't get past the favorite, number 6. Besides, I want to see what the sudden decrease in temp may do to the surface. It's 20 degrees colder now than it was 24 hours ago.

Laurel Park Changes
Thursday January 1, 2009

The Main Track condition is now: Fast

The weather at the Track is now: Sunny-Breezy, 30s

1st: #1 Cashew Cat

TP, R1, #2, Candy G.

Would've preferred that she was not stretching out but the price is right.

Oops, I meant to bet #1 in the second race. Hehe. I'm taking the money anyway. Hey, maybe I'm on to something -- bet your horse # one race before the actual event. LOL

Results at Laurel Park
Thursday January 1, 2009

Race: 1 Win Place Show
1st 1 Little Miss Kisses 5.00 3.20
2nd 2 Long Live Dixie 5.40
3rd 5 Fandango Girl
4th 1A Hold Anex 5.00 3.20

I know the feeling. I've got a shipper stretching out in the third at Aqueduct - the 4 horse. But the price is right, and there appears to be minimal speed in the race.

Calder Changes
Thursday January 1, 2009

The Main Track condition is now: Fast

The Turf Track condition is now: Firm

The weather at the Track is now: Cloudy, 73


3rd: #5 Many Kisses

Interesting. I see lots of speed in the race. #6 and #4 both have six Quirin speed points and run Early. #5 isn't far behind with five points and also runs early.

#4 should have the lead at 4F, but can he keep going? Dunno.

Only a six horse field, but I'll be darned if I can find the winner.

Charles Town Changes
Thursday January 1, 2009

The Main Track condition is now: Fast

The weather at the Track is now: Clear, 38

2nd: #5 Speedy Sammy

CRC
Race: 3 Win Place Show
1st 5 Many Kisses 6.80 3.20 2.80
2nd 1 Bon Bon 4.00 3.00
3rd 3 Alkmaar 8.40

My RDSS read has only the 6 as another up fronter, and projects the 4 to be ahead at the 6F marker.

I was going to go out there today, the free calendar being an extra inducement, but I find the card to be lackluster, even for a January and the temp drop didn't encourage me either.

EDITED TO ADD
Once I saw my horse do a 23.5 second quarter, I knew I was finished. Race went to my number 2 in LP and TT again, just as in the first.