I’ve been to four Arcs and it is probably the best weekend of racing in the world. Yes, Paris can be chaotic but you can take the Metro to Port Maillot and hop on a bus to the track. I have not been to the new facility but they kept the paddock the same. Betting is a bit confusing so I would be prepared to bet on an app. The Racing Post has great coverage as well as Paris Turf which is in French. Manage your expectations and you will have a great time.
Dick

I’m really sorry to hear one of Staten Island’s best has passed away.

It was probably good for last winter\'s Aqueduct meet. It had Kiaran repping Luis Saez.

Would help with the attachment.

https://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/horsemen/jockey-page.pdf

I found this. It might be a bit outdated but most of it is accurate.

Not here. I\'m a lifelong Mets fan which disqualifies me from anything with the word intelligence in it.

Anybody else think the exacta was light?

What was amazing was there was an historic drawing of the area and it showed the Wilson Mile Chute extended past would be the outer rail of what would now be the 1863 club. I never realized that. Will have to talk to Mike Veitch about it.

Speaker after speaker patting themselves on the back but not a single word about those who bet on the races. No recognition at all. Like we don\'t even exist.

Thanks for posting the final figures from the Arkansas Derby card.
Does Dunph qualify for the \"WTF\" Hall of Fame?

Hi Richie,
I\'m Catholic but not a big fan of Christmas. Too much hypocrisy and materialism. As for racing, I refuse to let the A-holes of the industry take away my enjoyment. That might mean I have to search far and wide - setting the alarm at 4am sunday morning to watch the Hong Kong Derby - for enjoyment. I feel for the young people that get into the game with enthusiasm and optimism. At least we got to see the game when it was at its peak.
Dick

From 1963 through 1967, the Belmont Stakes was run at Aqueduct at 1 1/2 miles. Race started at the 3/8ths pole on the far turn.

Based on what? What are you hearing?

Thank you for posting the link. If Mark Johnston, who trains more 2YO winners in the world each year, says they are at their heaviest at age two, I have to believe it\'s true.

There is a fantastic young sprinter in Hong Kong named Aethero who weighs 1254 pounds of 570 kilograms. At 17 hands, it\'s amazing how fast he is. But, it has to be a challenge to keep him sound.

Great point but I think all bets are off this year.