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mick · 07-16-2020, 03:06 PM

It's opening day at Saratoga and this is essential reading.

mick · 07-16-2020, 03:08 PM

That Bedard guy looks familiar.

gandalf380 · 07-16-2020, 03:09 PM

could be a doppelganger

Mitch44 · 07-16-2020, 03:59 PM

Best of luck Charlie on a new season and a rewarding one.

Mitch44

gandalf380 · 07-17-2020, 10:10 AM

so-so opening day

10 races handicapped

1 #1 $6.70
2 #2 $7.70, $10.20
2 #3 $6.30, $28.80

3 Ex $11.40, $51.25, $20.20
2 Tri $14.12, $28.00
1 DD $44.75

Lt1 · 07-17-2020, 10:46 AM

Nice job Charlie.
Tim

mick · 07-17-2020, 11:37 AM

For those who aren't familiar with what he does, Charlie has to submit his picks two days ahead of time for publication. He has no weather report, no scratches and no toteboard action, obviously. He's always looking for a price, too. It ain't just the chalk.

gandalf380 · 07-17-2020, 12:22 PM

thanks Tim and Mick. It sure is strange to see no fans. First time in many years that I did not attend opening day. I hear tho that all the restaurants and bars downtown were packed for watch parties.

mick · 07-17-2020, 12:58 PM

I miss it, Charlie. Some great of racing with friends, the short walk down to Siro's for some Makers Mark and then dinner at the Desmond. Maybe next year.

barb craven · 07-18-2020, 12:28 PM

I echo all of you. You started out great Charlie. Congratulations! I will miss you and Missy a lot; along with our walks to the paddock and the occasional entrance to the winners circle for photos. And most of all your knowledgable talks along the way about owners, trainer and the like. I will never forget the excitement when you and I hit that longshot winner two years ago in the last race on our last day, W P and Exacta.
Its going to be funny not going after all these years. Not seeimg all my old friends and dinners at the end of the day at the Desmond or pizza night, and my new favourite drink, Makers Mark. As you say Mick ...maybe next year God willing.
Barb

07-17-2020, 10:10 AM	#5
gandalf380 Grade 1 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: central islip ny Posts: 1,090	so-so opening day 10 races handicapped 1 #1 $6.70 2 #2 $7.70, $10.20 2 #3 $6.30, $28.80 3 Ex $11.40, $51.25, $20.20 2 Tri $14.12, $28.00 1 DD $44.75 __________________ Check out my daily picks for Saratoga in the Saratoga Special http://www.thisishorseracing.com Last edited by gandalf380; 07-17-2020 at 10:15 AM. Reason: clarity

07-17-2020, 10:46 AM	#6
Lt1 Grade 1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Valley Stream NY Posts: 9,124	Nice job Charlie. Tim __________________ Trust but verify

07-17-2020, 11:37 AM	#7
mick Abiding Student Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 711	For those who aren't familiar with what he does, Charlie has to submit his picks two days ahead of time for publication. He has no weather report, no scratches and no toteboard action, obviously. He's always looking for a price, too. It ain't just the chalk. __________________ mick Illustrated Glossary

07-17-2020, 12:22 PM	#8
gandalf380 Grade 1 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: central islip ny Posts: 1,090	thanks Tim and Mick. It sure is strange to see no fans. First time in many years that I did not attend opening day. I hear tho that all the restaurants and bars downtown were packed for watch parties. __________________ Check out my daily picks for Saratoga in the Saratoga Special http://www.thisishorseracing.com

07-17-2020, 12:58 PM	#9
mick Abiding Student Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 711	I miss it, Charlie. Some great of racing with friends, the short walk down to Siro's for some Makers Mark and then dinner at the Desmond. Maybe next year. __________________ mick Illustrated Glossary

07-16-2020, 03:06 PM	#1
mick Abiding Student Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 711	thisishorseracing.com It's opening day at Saratoga and this is essential reading. Attached Images __________________ mick Illustrated Glossary

07-16-2020, 03:08 PM	#2
mick Abiding Student Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 711	That Bedard guy looks familiar. __________________ mick Illustrated Glossary

07-16-2020, 03:09 PM	#3
gandalf380 Grade 1 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: central islip ny Posts: 1,090	could be a doppelganger __________________ Check out my daily picks for Saratoga in the Saratoga Special http://www.thisishorseracing.com

07-16-2020, 03:59 PM	#4
Mitch44 Grade 1 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Villages, Fl. Posts: 3,705	Best of luck Charlie on a new season and a rewarding one. Mitch44

07-18-2020, 12:28 PM	#10
barb craven Grade 1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bobcaygeon,On,Canada Posts: 1,308	I echo all of you. You started out great Charlie. Congratulations! I will miss you and Missy a lot; along with our walks to the paddock and the occasional entrance to the winners circle for photos. And most of all your knowledgable talks along the way about owners, trainer and the like. I will never forget the excitement when you and I hit that longshot winner two years ago in the last race on our last day, W P and Exacta. Its going to be funny not going after all these years. Not seeimg all my old friends and dinners at the end of the day at the Desmond or pizza night, and my new favourite drink, Makers Mark. As you say Mick ...maybe next year God willing. Barb __________________ Listen...Learn...Stay Safe.