Contractual Obligations.

[Suff]

Originally Posted by Tom

Hey Fuss!
Was that YOU in the paddock taking pictures that Gunnivera knocked down?

Funny you saw that, yes, that was me I did not fall down though, I did a ballerina spin, and came up vertical!

Thankfully, I got kicked in the head! I'm Boston Irish. Nothing gets through this skull! You can drill through 2 feet of concrete with this head!

I'm fine, they're running me right back tomorrow.

I was invited into the paddock by a couple of friends of mine.

[jahura2]

Originally Posted by Fuss

I’m here at Saratoga , but due to contractual obligations, I’m using
Hand Signals to get my selections into the team!

Thanks for the great pics Fuss. I was there for Travers weekend for my first trip to the Spa. Your pics just reminded my why I want to go back so badly! Only pic missing.... Gabby!

[Suff]

Originally Posted by jahura2

T Only pic missing.... Gabby!

lol. Yes, I agree. But she's not around? She dropped off the map a few days ago. Not sure why?, but here's a total guess... She comes from family with heavy breeding/racing ties, and she dipped the day or so after John Asher died. Perhaps some family ties?

Maggie is no slouch though! In person she is yummy. She's married, but I can still dream about holding her close while whispering TimeForm figures into her ears... Only the red numbers.

[jahura2]

Originally Posted by Fuss

lol. Yes, I agree. But she's not around? She dropped off the map a few days ago. Not sure why?, but here's a total guess... She comes from family with heavy breeding/racing ties, and she dipped the day or so after John Asher died. Perhaps some family ties?

Maggie is no slouch though! In person she is yummy. She's married, but I can still dream about holding her close while whispering TimeForm figures into her ears... Only the red numbers.

Definitely agree, I had the pleasure of talking to both Gabby and Maggie briefly when I was there. Both of them are angels. I noticed Gabby wasnt on the NYRA broadcast or Talking Horse all of this week i was curious as to what happened.
You are probably right in that they may have been paying respects for John Asher. NYRA better not have fired her!

[sour grapes]

i beleive gabby is marrying mark casse son this month,could be taking time off for the wedding.

[Suff]

Originally Posted by sour grapes

i beleive gabby is marrying mark casse son this month,could be taking time off for the wedding.

Yes, That was it, I asked. 12 race cards seem to go by in a flash when you're here. Everyday I was wishing there was just one more race! 12 more today!

Closing Day Saratoga
As I depart, there's a pull on my heart
You fit the bill and brought me joy and thrill.
Saratoga Saratoga Saratoga.
Thank you my friend, I pray that I see you again

[biggestal99]

Originally Posted by Fuss

Funny you saw that, yes, that was me I did not fall down though, I did a ballerina spin, and came up vertical!

Thankfully, I got kicked in the head! I'm Boston Irish. Nothing gets through this skull! You can drill through 2 feet of concrete with this head!

I'm fine, they're running me right back tomorrow.

I was invited into the paddock by a couple of friends of mine.

Back in the day you didn’t need to be invited to the paddock. It was open.


Allan

[Suff]

Originally Posted by biggestal99

Back in the day you didn’t need to be invited to the paddock. It was open.

Allan

Its pretty open now as well, if you have a Horseman's ID they don't make it hard to drag along a friend that doesn't. My friends had a horse run earlier in the day, but were going in because the Wife is a big Patch fan.

The one rule they do enforce is No Shorts in the Paddock. I was wearing shorts, but I pulled them way down, untucked my shirt, and went in with fingers-crossed that they didn't bust me.

I started chatting it up with Chad Brown's office manager as they saddled.
Chad and Sol Kumin came over. I was just serendipitously standing there, and started talking Red Sox because Sol's in the Nation!

That's a treasured picture, its the day Chad Brown broke the record for meets in a win. It's a special spot on a special day.

I wonder what this guy is experiencing right now.

[PaceAdvantage]

Nobody beats Fuss...I mean Suff...I mean Fuss...

Dude is legend.

Thanks for sharing the pix...you still have access...these Boston boyz don't **** around.

[Suff]

Originally Posted by PaceAdvantage

Thanks for sharing the pix...you still have access...these Boston boyz don't **** around.

Its for the member's here. I'm at home at any race track.

Do you like nice homes? I do, wherever I'm road tripping I enjoy looking at nice homes. All these homes are within a mile of Saratoga Race Track.

[Suff]

3 goodies here. Andy Serling, my favorite handicapper. Also, make a small donation to local charity, took a pic with Triple Crown Belmont Trophy.

I'm Zelig, I got a text from family watching the Hopeful on TV. Who do you think they saw? I hit the floor laughing when I got this image texted to me.

[Suff]

Union Avenue , two blocks from the Track.

[Suff]

If you stay south of Union Avenue on Broadway, then the best way to the track is through Congress Park. It's a nice walk, about a mile. I spent time there.

There, in one section, carved into the stone, they have the names of all of the Saratogians who died in war.

I noticed Thomas & Albert Ruhle's names on the stones beneath my feet. Family members, perhaps son & father, one died in WW2 and the other in Vietnam.

[Mailman]

Fuss
Glad you had a good time, and it all worked out and im sure it was all worth it!

[sour grapes]

i hate leaving too,that ride back to nyc and reality sucks.BUT god willing ill be back next year.