Monthly Archives: August 2011

Wednesday Bankroll Play (Even)

Posted on August 31, 2011 by PTF

I have had two days out of the last three with zero posts, perhaps a sign the summer is wearing on me? Nah, I’ve been busy working on my Annotated Tweets piece from the Battle and also writing an article … Continue reading →

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The Annotated Battle of the Brews Tweets 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by PTF

This one goes out by request. . . A LOT of people have asked me questions along the lines of, “What did you mean when you tweeted such-and-such on Battle of the Brews day.” This is my attempt to answer … Continue reading →

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MONDAY: A few ideas

Posted on August 29, 2011 by PTF

Apologies for not writing in this space yesterday. I took the opportunity of yesterday’s cancellation to take some time off and to recover — and I do mean recover — from the debauchery of Friday and Saturday. Later this week, … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY: Travers’ Day Betting Ideas

Posted on August 27, 2011 by PTF

Race 2: The inclination here is to beat the certain-to-be-overbet Pletcher entry. Will use the tote and paddock for further clues. Race 3: see below Race 4: A tepid vote to MONZANTE off a couple of small excuses. Race 5: … Continue reading →

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Friday: Ready for Battle

Posted on August 26, 2011 by PTF

I love jump racing but I feel like I write the same thing every year about the NY Turf Writers: the less said about it, the better. But I didn’t let it get me down. Like a kid on Christmas … Continue reading →

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TRAVERS MEMORIES: An Original Essay by Harvey Pack

Posted on August 25, 2011 by PTF

Before I started working for NYRA in 1974, I had barely heard of the Travers. It just wasn’t really a race that was important to me. When the horses went north, I took myself and my family and headed down … Continue reading →

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THURSDAY: Turf Writers’ Bankroll Play

Posted on August 25, 2011 by PTF

A note before we get started: a new post will be up here within the hour from the great Harvey Pack about his Travers memories. You don’t want to miss that. But let’s get this out of the way first. … Continue reading →

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A Few Week 5 Notes

Posted on August 24, 2011 by PTF

8/17 Race 3: ROCKIN BOOGIE ran a race that’s normally fast enough to win at this level. 8/18 Race 1: I see a couple of possibilities for what might have gone wrong with BALTIC SHORE. He was probably back a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday: Bankroll Play (and Schedule)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by PTF

I want to point out a Travers Week promotion that isn’t getting quite as much heat as I thought it would: Restaurant Week. I think part of the issue is that so many of the places are not in town. … Continue reading →

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Cocktail of the Week: The Hand Melon Smash

Posted on August 23, 2011 by PTF

This week’s cocktail was inspired by Amanda Schuster, @winenshine on Twitter, who tweeted recently about making a Bourbon Peach Smash at Lobo on 5th Ave in my beloved Park Slope (flame away, Williamburgians). Anyway, I asked for the recipe and … Continue reading →

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