I will be going out of town for the next few days, only to return in the nick of time for Sunday’s big game between UK and Louisville. My final post for the Saratoga meet will be on Monday, which will feature an in-depth analysis of the Hopeful S. (G1), and more.
After that, my blog will morph into more commentary and analysis of the industry. I am considering doing a live blog from the Keeneland September Yearling Sale.
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I thought Michelle Obama hit an out-of-the-park, grand-slam home run on Monday, while Hillary did a great job of bringing unity to the democratic party last night. Bill Clinton is the featured speaker tonight, while Barack will bring it all home on Thursday.
There is a fascinating, comprehensive, in-depth profile of Obama’s rise through the Chicago political system in the July 21 edition of The New Yorker. Written by Ryan Lizza, “Making It,” can be read online at www.newyorker.com.
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Politics aside, all eyes will be on Horse of the Year Curlin in Saturday’s Woodward S. (G1). I’m anticipating another terrific performance.
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There are 12 live entries remaining in the Saratoga SHOWdown contest, so it looks as if this thing will go right down to the wire.
Until Monday…
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