“I’m a railbird, proud of it. I’m proud to be a meaningful cog in the mesmerizing circus that gathers around the thoroughbred racehorse. The hours spent trackside, win or lose, are a pleasure that makes the mad calliope of daily life bearable.” (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Winning Suffolk superfecta winner revealed: “Turf club sources at Suffolk Downs yesterday identified Paul Braverman, a major player at the East Boston oval, as one of seven bettors in the United States to hit the lucrative superfecta in last Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.” Braverman is rumored to be on vacation in Australia and unavailable for comment. (Boston Herald)
John Pricci has one question for those disappointed at the outcome of this year’s Derby: “What race were you watching?” (MSNBC)
Jockey Mike Smith’s first post-Derby ride? An $8,000 claimer. (Courier-Journal)
And out of the Preakness and Belmont stakes. Trainer Nick Zito discovered Tuesday that the colt has a popped splint bone. “The bad news is he popped a splint,” said Zito. “The good news is the X-rays are clean otherwise. There’s no fracture, so he’ll be back for the big races this summer.” Bellamy Road may start in the Travers. (Daily Racing Form)
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