Monday Odds and Ends: The Jockey Club Lends Its Support To Raceday Medication Ban Proposed by RCI
by Matt Gardner on Apr 11, 2011 7:07 PM EDT
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PrintThings will be a bit quiet on my end for the next couple of days as I am traveling to London tomorrow afternoon. I'll still be posting over the next several weeks but those posts will probably show up at odds times, as will my commenting. I'll also share my experiences attending and playing several racecourses in England during the next few weeks. Hopefully I won't lose my whole bankroll the first day.
Here's a few tidbits making news around the world of racing:
The Jockey Club Supports RCI Medication Plan - BloodHorse.com
This story really hasn't received the attention that it probably deserves given the monumental step in the right direction it would be for the entire racing industry in the United Sates. I posted a FanShot recently regarding the RCI's call to phase out all raceday medications within five years and yesterday The Jockey Club announced their support for that plan. When you consider the fact that the United States is one of the only jurisdictions that allows horses to race on drugs, this is a move (if it happens) that's been a long time coming.
Comma to the Top back in consideration for Kentucky Derby - Daily Racing Form
Perhaps I wrote too soon about Comma to the Top's connections deciding on skipping the Derby; he's now back in consideration, according to the DRF.
Santa Anita: Jaycito returns to track, on course for Lexington - Daily Racing Form
The injury that sidelined Jaycito for the Santa Anita Derby obviously wasn't a significant one as he's back in training.
Havre de Grace drills bullet in final Apple Blossom move - Handicappers' Edge
The Apple Blossom is this Friday at Oaklawn Park; contender Havre de Grace is progressing nicely towards the event. I'll have a preview of this race later in the week.
Kentucky licensing committee to review trainer Dutrow - Thoroughbred Times
First New York, now Kentucky. Rick Dutrow is facing a review by licensing officials in the Bluegrass state after his latest suspension in New York.
Big 'Cap Rematch in Charles Town Classic - BloodHorse.com
Marcellina strikes late to win Japanese One Thousand Guineas - Thoroughbred Times
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Keeneland was pretty
Cool on Saturday. I hit a couple of nice races, and because the prior turf/synthetic experience angle paid off for me. One race I hit a $10 strait exacta, a tri, and missed the super because I fat fingered a number when I was keying my horses in for 4th. Hit another winner later playing the same angle and had 30 to win on him, so all in all it was a nice pay day down there.
I also noticed that Kitten’s Dancer worked out Saturday at Keeneland, all her previous workouts have been at Turfway so I have to think we’ll see her run this weekend.
Sounds like a good day...
It’s amazing how the strong that turf/poly angle is at two-turns and yet there is usually one overbet “dirt only” horse.
Someday I’ll make it to Keeneland; it looks gorgeous.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
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by Matt Gardner on Apr 12, 2011 1:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It was
Gorgeous, and so were a lot of the women lol! It’s something that maybe one time per meet I’ll consider doing. It was very busy, and my friend was telling me that last year at the Makers Mark day it was way more crowded. I don’t know how much fun that would be lol. Also I had general admission. I think if I would’ve bought some seats it would’ve worked out a little better. Did I mention that I HATE waiting in line to bet!!!!
Looks like this year I’m also going to make the trek down to the Derby. So I can cross that off the list after this year too. With so many unknowns and how poorly I’ve done at the Derby the last 3 years or so I think I’m just going to box the date. What is it 5, 7, 11 this year? lol.
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