Jimmy
The ever-improving Jimmy Dan won again over hurdles at Foxfield Sunday. The 6-year-old son of Kitten’s Joy has climbed the ladder this year – waiver maiden claimer, 110, 115, 120. Four wins from five starts for $72,500 for Riverdee and Ten Strike Racing. Some horse. Jimmy Dan roared from last to … Read More
On the road
Road trip to Rehoboth Beach, De. and then Charlottesville, Va. Waze says four hours, 36 minutes. Sunday morning freedom on the highway. Early post time adds a bit of pressure. First-world pressure. Going to a steeplechase on a Sunday. Miles has his learning permit. What a way to learn. I’ll … Read More
Weekend Wonders
Trying to adjust to Sunday steeplechasing. A free Saturday in October? We’ll make do. Time to get to the beach to celebrate Dad’s 90th birthday Sunday. We’ll enjoy the milestone Saturday and road trip to Foxfield Sunday. Rehoboth to Charlottesville? How far can it be? Noon post doesn’t help but … Read More
Hump Day
Wednesday. Weekend memories begin to fade – well, Queens Empire’s win is still vibrant – and we begin to look ahead rather than behind. That’s Wednesday in the world of racing. Time marches on. Riverdee entered four horses at Foxfield Sunday. Penicillin Success returns for the 110 handicap, his first start … Read More
