God On His Side

re: God On His Side

Vic Zast — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:39:00 GMT

Tom Durkin's information about Mary Todd Lincoln came from page 128 of the book "The Fall of the House of Walworth" by Geoffrey O'Brien.

For where O'Brien's information came from, you'd have to ask him or search the notes in his book.

When time permits, I'll try to get over to look at the microfilm of The Saratogian to see if there's a reference there. In the meantime, I have to work on picking the winner in today's first race.

Thanks for being a reader.

re: God On His Side

Allan — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:18:20 GMT

I learned long long time ago that this is one game God (or any invisible impersonator of God) has absolutely nothing to do with. JR had a terrible meet here in 2007 (save for two rides on Lawyer Ron). He is due for the meet when everything seems to go his way.

But if God has something to do with this game, he would make NYRA test K. Desormaux EVERY DAY for blood alcohol level before he would be allowed to work or ride a horse. And if he decided not to fulfill his engagements under suspicious circumstances like he did this past WEDNESDAY, he would be shown the inside of the jock's room door. Leading to the taxi cab stand.

re: God On His Side

toga — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:12:46 GMT

I really wish that some historian would step in and correct all the throwout marketing phases.

Lance Ingmire of Grant's Cottage stated during the West Point Handicap that Gen.. Grant attended the Saratoga races July 25 to 27, 1865. I don't know what races he saw as Saratoga opened the 1865 season on August 7th.

Now Mary Todd Lincoln attended the first Travers. Prove it.

We really enjoy your blog - too bad it is only for the Saratoga season !