Monthly Archives: July 2011

Saratoga Opening Day: Kvetching and Betting

Posted on July 21, 2011 by PTF

Mugs and I made it. . .but it wasn’t easy. Let me start this post with a big MUH-WAH! That’s because I just need to whine for a minute before I get down to business. Bear with me, it’ll be … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Week: The Del Mojito

Posted on July 20, 2011 by PTF

It’s time. Del Mar Opening Day is here and while I’ve largely weaned myself off the day in/day out followings of California racing over the last year, this is one card I can’t help but get excited about. I have … Continue reading →

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MONDAY WITH JOSE

Posted on July 18, 2011 by PTF

So I gotta be honest, I had no idea Jose Reyes was going to be rehabbing with the Cyclones today. When my friend Dempsey invited me to go to the game with her son Cal and Cal’s friend Mae, I … Continue reading →

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VIRGINIA DERBY PREVIEW

Posted on July 16, 2011 by PTF

My focus shifts south this week for the Virginia Derby, a fun, contentious race, being run at night for what I believe is the first time. I plan to fire up the grill and bet a few races Saturday night, … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Week: The Dock Flyer

Posted on July 14, 2011 by PTF

Apologies in advance. This turned into the Alice’s Restaurant of food blog posts. I plan on doing a cocktail post a week through the end of Saratoga, and we’ll see where it goes from there. I’d like to cover a … Continue reading →

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WILD MAINE BLUEBERRY GRANITA

Posted on July 13, 2011 by PTF

I found my thrill. . . Susan, Mugs and I went hiking one day last week on Pleasant Mountain in western Maine. I’d tell you which day but that would involve my actually paying attention to what day of the … Continue reading →

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MY FAVORITE TO-DO LIST OF 2011 (SO FAR)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by PTF

Just typed this up this morning and at the risk of making you hate me, I just had to share it with the world: 1) Buy Cyclones tickets for Sunday. 2) Pick Up CSA share 3) Go to Yoga 4) … Continue reading →

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MAN O WAR PREVIEW

Posted on July 9, 2011 by PTF

Remember this angle: With Approval alone on the lead on soft ground. Unfortunately, with the passing of With Approval we won’t get to use it much more, but maybe, just maybe, at the Far Hills steeplechase meet in the Fall … Continue reading →

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UNITED NATIONS PREVIEW

Posted on July 2, 2011 by PTF

Susan, Mugs and I are headed up to Maine for a week starting today. Should be a fun time with lots of swimming, walking, reading, grilling, and just general chilling out. Perhaps I’ll check in with a food blog or … Continue reading →

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