Monthly Archives: August 2011

MONDAY: Links and a Bankroll Play

Posted on August 22, 2011 by PTF

Before we get started, it’s not too late to get your tickets for Jockey Karaoke tonight! And it helps a great cause, too, the permanent disabled jockey’s fund. Online regisration is closed but you can call 630-234-6691. A few tix … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY: The Great B Shanny

Posted on August 21, 2011 by PTF

When I walked into the plant yesterday, I extended my arms skyward, looked up and whooped. It felt like my whole body was plugged in, a glorious Saturday, truly one of the best days of the meet atmosphere-wise. I was … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY: Thoughts and Bankroll Play

Posted on August 20, 2011 by PTF

Things will get back to normal around here (well, normal for Saratoga) after today, since York is concluding. But for today I’m just going to offer a few fast thoughts for some of the big Pick Six carryover races. If … Continue reading →

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Rob Dove’s Saturday York Preview

Posted on August 19, 2011 by PTF

2.30 Melrose Handicap (9:30, est) ARDLUI was a horse that went into my notebook after romping home at Thirsk by 8 lengths, the pace was slow but Ardlui picked up impressively to beat decent handicappers by 7 lengths, his last … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY thoughts and Bankroll Play

Posted on August 19, 2011 by PTF

Race 1: see below Race 6: I like #6 FORTHELOVEOFANNA off the claim for Linda Rice, whose outfit should be about to heat up after replenishing its stock in the first few weeks of the meet (I’m guessing she ran … Continue reading →

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An Impressive Royal Winner: Day Two Sectionals from York

Posted on August 19, 2011 by PTF

Once again, there were an 20 extra yards on the round course because of rail placement. The 4 furlong marker was impossible to see today as the camera was intent on zooming in off the bend, so Rob Dove went … Continue reading →

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Rob Dove’s Day Three York Analysis

Posted on August 18, 2011 by PTF

3.05 STRENSALL STAKES (10:05, est) A very Strong Group 3 with a lot of horses I like running. Kings Gambit and Jamie Spencer should ensure a decent pace in the contest. Dux Scholar- Here is your likely favourite; he is … Continue reading →

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BANKROLL PLAY FOR THURSDAY

Posted on August 18, 2011 by PTF

Another double dose of sticks on Thursday’s card and that’s A-OK by me. Let’s look to today’s opener for the bankroll play: Race 1: $25 win and place on #11 BALTIC SHORE. I had a nice looks note on this … Continue reading →

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The Clock on the Juddmonte: Not So Fast. . .

Posted on August 18, 2011 by PTF

In looking back at Rob Dove’s sectional times for Day One of the Ebor Meeting, the most interesting conclusion concerns the Juddmonte International. The sectionals suggest that this was a below par renewal. The final time was slower than the … Continue reading →

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YORK Day Two Betting Preview

Posted on August 18, 2011 by PTF

Before we dive in to Rob Dove’s betting preview for Day Two, a quick look back at yesetrday’s big one. The perpetually underrated TWICE OVER got the job done in the Juddmonte International, just getting past his stablemate, MIDDAY, to … Continue reading →

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