Mark A said...

If you read this in time Jared, I'll be wearing a black Stake Your Claim polo shirt.

posted at 12:12 PM on May 31st 2008

Jared Daley said...

Mark, I'll be around all afternoon. Will probably be in the paddock about 4 or so, and again closer to race time. If all else fails, I'll catch you at the bar or finish line.

posted at 8:56 PM on May 28th 2008

Mark A said...

So now the winner has to buy Andrew wine? Stakes keep getting higher and higher.....sheesh.

In all seriousness I'd enjoy meeting both of you Jared and Andrew if you'll both be at the track. I'll be in the paddock sometime before the race and will be gathered near the bar by the finish line at ground level, and will be outside for the races near the finish line. I realize that this is serious business but who says you can't have fun and meet fellow owners at the same time?

From Andrew: Actually, it's bourbon! I won't be there this weekend, Mark, but hopefully we'll all connect soon at the races. I really hope both of your horses pace great and finish fast.

posted at 7:46 PM on May 28th 2008

Jared Daley said...

Mark, I think that goes both ways....

From Andrew: And I think either of you should buy me a bottle of Woodford Reserve if you win!

posted at 6:30 PM on May 28th 2008

CarolNJ said...

Thanks for the shoutout for the NJ Classic.


If you think SBOANJ is a mouthful, try Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey!


From Andrew: My pleasure, Carol!

posted at 2:06 PM on May 28th 2008

Mark A said...

I agree Andrew..it should be a fantastic race....too bad I haven't slept well since the elims last week and after seeing the draw yesterday, sleep last night was impossible. We're literally caught between a rock and a hard place...in between Mr. Nice Guy and Daley Deposit.

Harley usually leaves like a rocket and biggest concerns here are that some of the inside horses decide to leave and we have Nice Guy and DDO in hot pursuit...winding up parked to the quarter or longer. Pierce said he had a ton of colt left last week and he'll be even better on Saturday night and I'm sure DDO will be spectacular if he came out of last weeks mile ok. Meant to be Me is a sleeper which scares the dickens out of me as he hasn't had his best race yet...Cold Cape Cod's 25.4 monster last quarter last week is something to be considered too.

It's a good thing I have a contingency plan in place....if DDO wins, my crew and I will be crashing Jared's winners circle photo and have him treat for dinner afterwards (winner buys!) *grin*.

Best of luck to all involved Saturday night.

posted at 1:23 PM on May 28th 2008