Category: Out the Chute

RACECATIONS—Saratoga Springs, NY

 

FEATURED RACECATION—SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY!
East coast race fans, is there no greater place to visit then one of America’s oldest racecourses? Historic Saratoga Springs has been a travel destination for over a century and this August it is a ‘must-do’ on your itinerary! To learn more about the city’s events, visit www.saratoga.com and follow the racing action at www.nyra.com

THE DIVA loves all the amenities at the Gideon Putnam Resort. Check for room availability at www.gideonputnam.com and don’t forget to tell them TEAM DIVA sent you!

 

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CAPTION: DIVA: “I’ll take a guest suite please; king bed, park view, pet accommodations and a full spa package. I LOVE racing at Saratoga Springs, don’t you?’ FILEP: ‘Pssft, sure, right… where else am I: her jockey on the track, bellman at the curb, small pet accommodation at the check-in and cabana boy at the pool…’

 

Winner, Winner—Million Dollar Dinner!

 

Did you blink? Did you miss it?

Team Diva certainly hopes not! While the Queen of the flat tracks and her jock soireed over the weekend (details coming soon) three impressive 3 year olds gained more Derby trail points in high fashion, racing for million dollar purses. Constitution proved victorious over Wildcat Red and General a Rod at the $1 million dollar Florida Derby at GULFSTREAM PARK. Clair Novak covers the highlights for bloodhorse via ESPN: espn.go.com.  In the $1 million Louisiana Derby at THE FAIR GROUNDS, Vicar’s in Trouble took to the winner’s circle in an impressive victory over Intense Holiday. HRTV offers the replay: hrtv.com with And Down The Stretch They Come offering the recap: anddownthestretchtheycome.com/

The race day would have not been complete without yet another million dollar race— the $10 Million Dollar Dubai World Cup! Read a recap of the entire card via Emirates 24/7: emirates247.com/news

 

Blogspot: Michael W. Compton

 

It’s the return of our BLOGSPOTTER feature! Our first selection for 2014:

MICHAEL W. COMPTON’s  Capturing The Spirit of the Sport of Kings.

This daily website keeps race fans up-to-date with the latest on the US flat tracks! A multiple American Horse Publications award winner, Michael Compton’s turf writing expertise spans a twenty year career with noted titles as editor-in-chief of The Florida Horse, Wire to Wire managing editor of California Thoroughbred, and as a contributor to ESPN.com’s horse racing page. Michael has made numerous television and radio appearances reporting on the Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships.

And did we mention, Capturing The Spirit of the Sport of Kings also features OFF THE PACE? 

 

 

TAMPA BAY DOWNS with JOHNNY B!

 

Fellow Handicappers, take notice! Johnny B, ‘The TAMPA BAY DOWNS HANDICAPPER“, has picks ready for tomorrow’s opening day! Check out these detailed selections, free every Wednesday or subscribe to receive quality insight for Tampa’s entire racing season. Don’t forget to tell Johnny TEAM DIVA sent you! Good luck and happy racing!

http://thetampabaydownshandicapper.com/

 

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