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July 2009 - Posts

• Day 3: 7/31/09
  Jul 31 2009, 10:50 AM

  Heavy rain has washed all Friday grass races except the featured Lake George (for now) off the turf. Races 1, 3, 4 and 9 will be run on the main track.... Read More... Post Reactions

• Day 2: 7/30/09
  Jul 30 2009, 01:14 PM

  Despite hours of driving rain last night, only the 4th race on Thursday's Saratoga card has been moved to the main track. So far... Read More... Post Reactions

• Day 1: 7/29/09
  Jul 29 2009, 02:51 PM

  It's a steamy Opening Day at Saratoga with just enough gray in the sky to think we could still have one of those Adirondack typhoonettes... Read More... Post Reactions

• Spa Minus 1
  Jul 28 2009, 09:41 PM

  SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -- And so it begins. Got here a couple of hours ago after an educational drive north... Read More... Post Reactions

• Spa Minus 3
  Jul 26 2009, 04:17 PM

  Eleven of the first 20 races of Saratoga 2009 are scheduled for the grass, which seems like a bit of a gamble given that the long-range forecast... Read More... Post Reactions

• Medication: RSVP/ Part 6
  Jul 21 2009, 02:53 PM

  I swear we're going to get back to playing some races any day now, but for now the medication discussion continues.... Read More... Post Reactions

• Medication: RSVP/ Part 5
  Jul 17 2009, 01:17 PM

  Almost all your comments about sanctioning trainers and owners for medication violations fell into just two categories: 1)Hang 'Em High and 2)Hang 'Em Higher.... Read More... Post Reactions

• Powerhouse Performances
  Jul 13 2009, 07:03 PM

  Each of the weekend's three Grade 1 stakes races was won with a fast, powerful and dominant performance... Read More... Post Reactions

• Grade 1 Pick-4's
  Jul 10 2009, 01:18 PM

  The three Grade 1 races at Belmont, Calder and Hollywood Saturday are all part of interesting multistakes pick-4 sequences... Read More... Post Reactions

• Medication: RSVP/ Part 4
  Jul 08 2009, 01:20 PM

  Over 300 comments have now been received on the medication thread.... Read More... Post Reactions

• Medication: RSVP/ Part 3
  Jul 07 2009, 09:15 PM

  Eleven of the holiday weekend's 14 graded stakes winners were 5-2 or less, and there were plenty of sparkling performances... Read More... Post Reactions

• Sparklers
  Jul 05 2009, 11:40 PM

  Eleven of the holiday weekend's 14 graded stakes winners were 5-2 or less, and there were plenty of sparkling performances... Read More... Post Reactions

• Medication: RSVP/ Part 2
  Jul 03 2009, 05:22 PM

  Please continue commenting on the previous post in the comments section for this one. Thanks to all for the many thoughtful and provocative submissions in... Read More... 1 comment(s)

• Medication: RSVP
  Jul 02 2009, 05:58 PM

  I've been asked to make a speech next month and I'd like your help.... Read More... Post Reactions