Richie

I am not old enough to remember the old GSP pre-fire. Unfortunately I was not around to see stars like Big Red when he ran there in 1972.

I grew up in the 80's/90's and recall Garden State mostly as it was when it closed. Still, those times were amazing; I remember some memories like they were yesterday. Being 8 years old, going to watch my grandfather's horses run (he only owned a few claimers mostly). I remember spending every Saturday up there with him as a kid, simulcast betting. You know how it was when you were young, you used to walk in the track and just be in complete awe of everything. It is still exciting everyday, but not the same when it was all so new. I drove past the old GSP site the other day, and got a little misty-eyed. All that was left was the gate. It's good to take a trip down memory lane sometimes.

As far as Ledderman goes, sometimes I'll watch Freehold on my dish just to hear him call a race. He is about as unique as it gets and would love to hear him do some thoroughbred meets. Larry Colmus at Monmouth is also very, very good.

And I echo everyone's sentiments about Rick Wilson, the guy could flat out ride horses.

Let's get the money this weekend guys.

Overlays to all and to all a goodnight!!!

-Bull