Right again, Jimbo.

I had a decent size wager on Dayjur, the Euro sprint champion, who was trying dirt for the first time.

Some friends and I went to Yonkers Raceway for the simo (this was before online wagering). That was my first and last visit to that wonderful facility.

I have never been to a live BC. I may go this year. The day has not been heavily promoted by NYRA (advertising funds tapped out?), and there is not really a charismatic presence to attract the casual racing fan, who may never have heard of LITF or St. Liam, and Bel may not be so crowded.

The only story compelling enough to attract casual fan interest would have been if Afleet Alex could have made it back, which was always an unlikely scenario to me. He would have gone to the Detention Barn directly from the hyperbaric chamber.