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Forbidden

NYRA canceled race nine on Sunday due to darkness following a lengthy gate delay the race before. Not that officials had much choice. According to the New York Daily News:

Anyone know the original reason for the law, which seems awfully outdated? Leave a comment …

Posted in Aqueduct on December 1, 2008

Hello, Aqueduct

The Big A opens Wednesday. (Hooray!) First post, 12:30.

Posted in Aqueduct on October 28, 2008

20 Stops to Aqueduct

It looks like the A train is running locally this weekend, which makes for a long trip to Aqueduct from Brooklyn, but at least my ride will be smoother than War Pass’ trip from Florida — turbulence rocked the Wood favorite’s plane and War Pass banged his head, requiring three stitches under the chin.
Quick Wood picks: As a fan, I’m rooting for War Pass to rebound. As a handicapper, I’m playing against the short- priced favorite coming off a clunker. I’m going to go with Texas Wildcatter, who was on the improve before the Gotham, but really jumped up with the addition of blinkers, and I’ll be taking a close look at Count Fleet winner Giant Moon (reported to be doing great, although trainers always say that). Like War Pass, he comes off a performance too bad to be believed, finishing last in the Gotham after winning his first four starts, but that was on a foggy day over a sloppy track and I’m willing to ignore that running line.
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Keep track of the 14 stakes races scheduled for this afternoon with this handy timetable thrown together by Steven Crist. Note that eight — including all five Grade 1 races — will be run between 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET.

Posted in Aqueduct on April 5, 2008