Back in the saddle with some Friday wagers

[bello]

I have been to all the Maine fairs too! Fryeburg is probably the most popular. Even though it closes out the Fair season as they wind up racing at Cumberland through December. This state had many tracks at one time. Some great horseman have came from here. But the industry is in tough shape here. We go to support the sport here. But it's like spitting into a hurricane.

Fryeburg is classic Fall foliage time.. I loved Union and Presque Isle ( great northen fair)  Both shut down.

Big a race 3   p5  3/4/246/46/46

[Lockedin with Pace]

It's a really long day from sun-up to sundown. I think they have an organized breakfast for fans looking to watch the workouts. A  friend told me you might pick up a 'tidbit or two" trying to eavesdrop on a trainer or owner. LOL! He overheard Nick Zito years back chatting about a horse getting ready for his first race the last week at the Spa. He paid double digits and he caught it good.

Their organized breakfast consisted of alcohol. I'm not much of a T-bred fan, more harness, but since I was invited and had never been there it was a no brainer to go. I actually ran into Donna Brothers in the grandstand one day and got a picture taken with her, she was very nice, probably because I was polite.

[dougie]

Their organized breakfast consisted of alcohol. I'm not much of a T-bred fan, more harness, but since I was invited and had never been there it was a no brainer to go. I actually ran into Donna Brothers in the grandstand one day and got a picture taken with her, she was very nice, probably because I was polite.

That's a interesting breakfast! LOL! I'm glad you did go to have the experience. I got two autographs that I always wanted. From Angel Cordero Jr. and Gary Stevens. Both were so nice. I told Cordero I remember booing him at Aqueduct when I was much younger. He laughed. I did tell him I thought he was one of the best ever. He shook my hand and thanked me for that. I think he's a jockey's agent now.

[bello]

Their organized breakfast consisted of alcohol. I'm not much of a T-bred fan, more harness, but since I was invited and had never been there it was a no brainer to go. I actually ran into Donna Brothers in the grandstand one day and got a picture taken with her, she was very nice, probably because I was polite.

You can always hit the harness track down the street. Warning though it is a major letdown

[Lockedin with Pace]

The jockeys walk thru the grandstand after weighing in to get to the jockey's room and a few signed autographs. I happened to be there getting a large soft pretzel and 20-ounce bottle of soda at the refreshment stand for $10 which is about what you'd expect to pay.

[bello]

But those pretzels are damn good.

[Lockedin with Pace]

Especially when you're hungry.

[bello]

Don't forget the clam chowder.

[bello]

Heading out for my clams and linguini

Race 4  p4  4/246/24/46

Race 6  p5  46/46/26/234/138

Good Luck

[bello]

I had a big day at Big A yesterday. Looking at todays card, i expecct the same

Race 1  tossing the big chalk  #2. Coming off a vet scratch

#6 Ran a hole in the wind at CD last. Should get brave again here as projected to be lone speed
#3  Horror trip last and still managed second

P5   36/4/3/4/246

Race 2
#4 massive class relief. Down the road
dd  cold punch  43  p3  cold punch  4/3/4

Race 3 

#3  Ditto as race 2

Race 4
#4  Lone speed for Linda

Race 5  246  all facing easier

Dougie, you are amazing!

[dougie]

Dougie, you are amazing!

Thanks Bello! Horses have been running great for me!

[JT]

Dougie is officially on fire 
Well done man, that was a hard race to handicap.
Keep posting your wagers and I am going to glob on
Its sad the Big A only has 2 weeks left

[dougie]

Dougie is officially on fire 
Well done man, that was a hard race to handicap.
Keep posting your wagers and I am going to glob on
Its sad the Big A only has 2 weeks left

Thanks JT! I wanted to get down to the Big A for closing day, but I can't do it. Spent a lot of great times there. A lot of great history there. With two trips to Saratoga planned, i'm saving the bankroll for then.

[JT]

Thanks JT! I wanted to get down to the Big A for closing day, but I can't do it. Spent a lot of great times there. A lot of great history there. With two trips to Saratoga planned, i'm saving the bankroll for then.

I am jealous of ya Dougie
Saratoga is on my bucket list. I would love to go there just once.
I am spoiled though with the LBJ being 5 minutes from my house