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THE INSIDER ARCHIVES Hi again, folks, do you like 'em long?
The longest race of the year goes tomorrow night, the final race on the live race card that starts at 7 p.m. It's a 1 1/2 mile marathon, part of a series of extra-long races that culminate in a finale on Extreme Day on holiday Monday, Sept. 7. An always-popular baby race is on tomorrow's card, too. Seven of the better 2-year-old colts and geldings on the grounds will be competing in the second race.
VEGAS BECKONS: A bit of a reminder, too, that if you're serious about becoming the Horseplayer of the Year and earning a trip to Las Vegas for you and a companion--plus hotel, spending money and entry into a rich handicapping contest in Sin City--then enter this Sunday's "Viva Las Vegas on Tour" tournament. The contest races are Saratoga and Del Mar. The Vegas trip is worth about $3,500. More.
WATCH FOR UNUSUAL INSIDER: I've been mucking around cemetaries searching for racing links to the past and "mucking" is probably the right word to use after you find out what I had to do at one particularly historic gravesite. Watch for that in Thursday's Insider.
REACHING THE STEWARDS: And, oh yah, and I'll tell you Thursday how to reach the most beloved of race track individuals--the stewards--when you have a "concern." C'mon, be nice. It IS a thankless job that few people would care to do.
Tomorrow. -- Ivan |
