August 2010
14 posts
What does this mean for “permanent” BC? MT @Quigleys_Corner Stronach just announced that a dirt track will be installed at SA after Oak Tree
Load up the reader: DRF headlines now offered through RSS Feeds http://goo.gl/S5q1
Yes, yes it was RT @TTimes: That was absolutely sick! Sidney’s Candy rolls to course record in La Jolla H. (G2) romp
RT @helloracefans: Celebrating HoF inductees w/video playlists part 2: Best Pal: http://bit.ly/bc1RDb Randy Romero: http://bit.ly/a6urrK
RT @helloracefans: We’re celebrating HoF inductees w/video playlists! Azeri: http://bit.ly/9vwtjM Point Given: http://bit.ly/dx0oTN (1 of 2)
It’s back! Be sure to ride the E Train MT @BreedersCup Today we launched the ‘10 BreedersCup360.com #BC10 http://bit.ly/dkP3i8
Hope for the future? HANA: Treating New Fans as One of Your Own http://bit.ly/cIURDd
Very sad… RT @TTimes: Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner Odysseus euthanized http://bit.ly/cLfRpZ
But @raceday360 will continue, as part of @helloracefans! I’m thrilled to announce this news: HRF acquires R360: http://bit.ly/r360hrf.
Thanks for all the follows and retweets, links and chat. I’ll be tweeting solely from @jnchapel, beginning today.
.@raceday360 started two years ago, tweeting from Saratoga. The site launched in September 2008. Time’s flown!
Country? I don’t get that vibe from Zenyatta. She seems more like an indie or a power pop mare to me: http://bit.ly/9axYRR.
RT @NotToTheSwift @EJXD2 Whatever happened to Halsey Minor? He’s busy suing the FDIC: http://bit.ly/acmBFC.
Zenyatta checking out the DMR Polytrack: http://bit.ly/dChNMO.
July 2010
22 posts
RT @joedrape Story on Bob Duncan, former NYRA Starter, now horse whisperer to stars. Nice guy, loves horses: http://bit.ly/aiy4TH.
Two for rider Channing Hill with Everyday Heroes’ win in the Moseley. Impressive, considering all the trouble with his shoe in the paddock.
“The grass is green, and even greener now! I’m delighted with Gio Ponti.” Nice quote from happy trainer Christophe Clement after Man o’ War.
Downpour. http://twitpic.com/244mhk
Smashing! RT @jenmonfort @jmpaquette in her deco finest @suffolkdowns 75th http://yfrog.com/jdhbfjj
“It’s my birthday!” Jockey Dyn Panell, weighing out after winning race three on Prince Kisses @suffolkdowns. Happy birthday, Dyn.
Waited in line for admission and a program @suffolkdowns. There’s a great crowd out here already for today’s 75th anniversary card!
Trainer pleased with GW 2YO Date With Destiny: http://bit.ly/dirGVq. “She was naturally a bit green but could not have done the job better.”
RT @SuffolkDowns Chris McCarron and Angel Cordero swap SUF memories at our 75th anniversary media event: http://tweetphoto.com/31518583
“She’s doing everything right,” says trainer Hannon of 2YO. RT @TrueNicks George Washington filly nears debut: http://bit.ly/aE6NIm.
Thanks for the Omnisurface Stars mention, Alicia: http://bit.ly/ajryqc.
“Being a … thoroughbred racing jockey is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world.” Australian study: http://bit.ly/dkCZtw.
Well played! RT @helloracefans And the winner is: http://bit.ly/bL6NEP.
NY-bred filly winner on all three surfaces, graded stakes winner on two. RT @omnisurface Franny Freud gets G1 win: http://bit.ly/9Q9jTG.
RT @TripleDeadHeat A contender-by-contender preview of today’s Queen’s Plate at Woodbine, with photos, now posted: http://bit.ly/9ernhC.
Happy 60th anniversary, Allen Jerkens: http://bit.ly/b48UlU. With 14 horses, 81YO HoF trainer boasts 39% win rate at Belmont this spring.
“This sure feels like ‘last call’ for [folks who want] to see a racing resurgence with superstar horses …” Plonk: http://es.pn/ag8SPD.
This is momentous. Minutes ago, after almost 30 hours of debate, the Massachusetts Senate approved an expanded gaming bill by vote of 25-15.
RT @wowhorse Best article yet on what just happened. RT @TTimes ‘Rachel’ to race at MTH, Zenyatta likely for DMR: http://bit.ly/dcRvzd.
Would have made for an awesome ABC Haskell show. RT @EJXD2 DEVELOPING: Monmouth tried to lure Zenyatta for showdown with Rachel.
Presious Passion turned out for rest on NJ farm, reports @monmouthpark. Physically fine, “he’s just not on his game,” said trainer Hartmann.
Jess Jackson confirms Rachel Alexandra for Monmouth on 7/24 for Lady’s Secret. Date was moved up from 8/1, purse increased to $400K.
June 2010
11 posts
Anyone else have problems getting today’s @theTDN? Site seems to be down.
R2 first juvenile race of meet. Decent field of eight, ML fave tough coupled entry. RT @SuffolkDowns Live racing today! Post time 12:45.
Finished a game 2nd. RT @DerbyContenders Leadfootxpress, 1st starter for sire Andromeda’s Hero, makes nice appearance in paddock for SUF R2.
RT @helloracefans We’re getting ready for our first handicapping contest, look for details later today. The prize? $100 credit @brisnet!
Somewhat explains Paulick’s odd post. Still curious re: leak, timing. RT @BloodHorse Study looks at ‘DNFs’ by surface: http://bit.ly/bePEgd.
Congrats! Riding for their Lives surpasses 10% of fundraising goal: http://bit.ly/a0MXa9.
Desert Party, Gayego among the nominees for the $75K James B. Moseley Sprint Stakes on July 10: http://bit.ly/d233aw (via @suffolkdowns).
RT @johnasher As Mondays go, this one is off to a good start. Watched Rachel Alexandra breeze easy five furlongs in 1:03, MTB works later.
It’s off to a fascinating start. RT @keenelandjulie Watch live streaming of safety summit on keeneland.com: http://bit.ly/9SfkP8 #WSS
“The biggest problem I’ve faced is having enough data …” Contest winner makes case for opening up racing data: http://bit.ly/cmwgta.
Hey, Bill Finley, where’d you get this story? http://es.pn/cmRo6T. The original @r2collective Bet Night Live report: http://bit.ly/ak4Ref.
May 2010
33 posts
How’s this for coincidentally and darkly funny race result, given NY racing situation? BEL R3 exacta Bridge to Nowhere-Wheelsareoffthebus.
“Sorry, but it’s not the Triple Crown that needs fixing, but the horses that run in the Triple Crown.” Finley: http://bit.ly/d1BoVH.
“It sure damn sucks.” Woolley reacts to the loss of ‘09 KYD winner Mine That Bird, moved into the Lukas barn: http://bit.ly/a1do03.