Quote from Bgtolex25 on July 1, 2026, 6:38 AM

@purple-aura and @gwchrome

Will you be there?  Best of luck.

Quote from Bgtolex25 on July 2, 2026, 6:58 AM

A few observations

1.  None of the divisions filled to the maximum # of 9 starters.
2. The newly written condition for 2026 allowed for owners to make multiple entries in any division resulted in Burke to nab a second starter in both pacing divisions.  Per the condition, he would have had to wait until June 15 and pay the full 10k for that second starter spot.  He could only do this if the spots were not sold out.  Therefore, it appears that neither pacing division would have went if it wasn’t for the new multiple starter rule and of course the willingness to shell out the bucks by that owner.
3. To buy and hold a spot in April, a stable better have a deep group of potential starters, because there doesn’t seem to be a strong market for selling your spot late in the process.  (I am going to assume that Burke or another slot holder could not buy TheStable’s pacing filly spot based on the condition sheet.)

Quote from Purple Aura on July 2, 2026, 7:16 AM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on July 1, 2026, 6:38 AM

@purple-aura and @gwchrome

Will you be there?  Best of luck.

 I'm out. Can't take the heat and possible rain. I think his next start is at Scioto close to two weeks later. Probably go then. 

Quote from Bgtolex25 on July 2, 2026, 5:47 PM

Rooting for both entries.  Louuuuuu looks like he is ready to roll, but I remember last year that Ronnie G had his colt winning in hand in 54.  Hate these races because you don’t really know if it is an even field or if one or two are ready to throw down vs. the rest looking for a prayer.

Quote from Lonnie on July 2, 2026, 6:03 PM

I'm still waiting for them to publish the racing program.  Not that you can garner a whole lot in two-year-old races at this point in the season.  But it would make a great contest to pick the winner of all four Next Generation races.

Quote from Purple Aura on July 2, 2026, 6:37 PM

Next Gen handicapping contest?

Quote from MaywoodAl on July 2, 2026, 8:53 PM

Must of been posted recently. i checked earlier today and it was still last week's.

https://www.caesars.com/content/dam/empire/esd/racing/racing-programs-2026/esd-july-4-racing-program.pdf

 

Quote from Lonnie on July 2, 2026, 10:40 PM

Quote from MaywoodAl on July 2, 2026, 8:53 PM

Must of been posted recently. i checked earlier today and it was still last week's.

https://www.caesars.com/content/dam/empire/esd/racing/racing-programs-2026/esd-july-4-racing-program.pdf

 

@maywoodal, thank you for sharing.  I'll create a Handicapping Challenge!