A Leg Up: Saratoga's Opening Weekend

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Saratoga's Opening Weekend

After a not-so-brief hiatus, I am back to blog - just a little bit. I'll start by reposting the video I created last year on Saratoga. Hope you enjoy!

I'll be at the Spa for opening weekend and may attempt a mobile blog post. This will be my 17th straight year making the trip from Boston to the August (and now late July) Place to Be.

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azifell99July 21, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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Let me 'splain

For those not totally immersed in the Thoroughbred horse racing world, trainers give "a leg up" to the jockeys contracted to ride their horses.

You may remember giving your friend ten fingers - both hands clasped together to be used as a stepping stool or launching pad - in order to reach a tree branch, jump a fence or to be vaulted into a swimming pool. In the real world "a leg up," may mean gaining a foothold into a competitive marketplace or receiving much needed help or advice from friend.

It is in this spirit of friendship both the childhood kind and the kind formed trackside that I launch and hopefully maintain this blog. In the midst of it all, maybe you'll find an advantageous betting angle or learn about a new jockey on top a hot horse. One can only hope.

I am no expert in blogging nor do I pretend to be a horse racing expert (betting or conditioning). Just a fan with probably too much to say. But if you're willing to read, I'm willing to write.