Monthly Archives: August 2012

FRIDAY: Heading Off Into the Sunset (Racing)

Posted on August 31, 2012 by PTF

I’ve already written about how much I like Sunset racing here. I am likely to be around the Paddock Bar all day if you want to come by and say hi. Is it just me or is BEER IS GOOD … Continue reading →

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THURSDAY: The Degenerate Doubleheader

Posted on August 30, 2012 by PTF

You know how some fans and players have complained that when a guy competes in the Home Run Derby at Major League Baseball’s All-Star Break that it throws off his swing the rest of the season? Well, the story I’m … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY: Sorry I’m Late/US Open Recap

Posted on August 30, 2012 by PTF

Did I ever tell you about the time we went racing in Italy? This is worth its own essay at some point. But for now, I’ll just tell you the basics. We drove across Tuscany to get the coast town … Continue reading →

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MONDAY: The End of Something

Posted on August 27, 2012 by PTF

I’ve never actually blogged from a café in New York City before. I must admit, it feels natural. Not Uncommon Grounds natural, but natural nonetheless. I had a thought today about what happens as we approach the end of something. … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY: The Day After

Posted on August 26, 2012 by PTF

There may come a day when I write up the full and sordid tale of Travers Day 2012. . .but it will not be this day. Unfortunately, with the sting and frustration of yesterday still in mind, I can’t quite … Continue reading →

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Rapid Travers Analysis

Posted on August 25, 2012 by PTF

Understudy #1 SPEIGHTSCITY will appearing in tonight’s performance in Hansen’s role of the speed who wasn’t going to win anyway. X #2 FIVESIXTEEN’s last couple of runs have been OK, but not exactly the stuff Travers dreams are made of. … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY: Crow Fair (Guest Post by Jonathan Silverman)

Posted on August 24, 2012 by PTF

Back by popular demand, today’s post is written by my friend Jonathan Silverman, offering up his amazing account of a recent summer racing trip. Did he make it to Del Mar? Galway? Deauville? York? Nah. Much better. Check it out … Continue reading →

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THURSDAY: Turn On Your Radio

Posted on August 23, 2012 by PTF

I knew today wasn’t going to be easy. But I’m not sure I was fully prepared for it to be this hard. I did the radio show over at Skidmore last night. There were a few moments that felt really … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY: Even the Wiseguys Get Lucky Sometimes

Posted on August 22, 2012 by PTF

What’s the opposite of a bad beat? How about this one, from a friend of mine who for the purposes of this blog (and honoring our tradition this summer) we’ll call Mr. Hooper. Mr. Hooper is a sharp player. He … Continue reading →

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MONDAY: PTF vs. The Pickleballers

Posted on August 20, 2012 by PTF

Have you ever seen Pickleball? OK, maybe it’s just the tennis snob in me (only now, after turning 40 and a major back injury am I consenting to play doubles. . .), but I think it’s kind of ridiculous. I … Continue reading →

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