great to be back at the spa after missing two meets and getting to spend the day with Frank D and Laura, his better half.

As for the gambling, I took a duck, hoping TGAB will help replenish the bankroll with a good seminar today.

The day was not a total loss for me, as frank D gave me a lesson in patience and value betting. Arrived early and after speaking with Frank and getting the obligatory non-gambling stuff out of the way (how are the kids, etc), it was time to talk racing. Frank informed me that he was sitting out until the 4th race. He went on explain that with the wisdom and patience he has acquired through all these years of spending time with TGAB and others at the spa, he had learned to pick his spots and the 4th race represented his early "value play of the meet". Hmm.. Now this is a man who recently cashed a 5 figure pick-4 play, so I waited for 90 minutes to hear the play.

Sentiero Italia over Selenite and distorted beauty in exactas. I was crestfallen with disappointment, which I believe was part of the reason I went 0 for the day. I said, "Frank, the exacta are $3.70 and $4.30........

Word has it that Frank D may have a big push on the songbird - Carina mia exacta box Sunday. Possible value play of the year 😀

Good luck to all,

Jim