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#Steakhouse Night

Every couple of months I like to have #SteakhouseNight, whereby I cook for myself or others, a dish fit for a steakhouse.  I love steakhouses, among many types of cuisine, but I figured out years ago that there aren’t many … Continue reading

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Preakness

This one is easy pickins.  Always Dreaming is the best horse.   Can’t bet him at 4/5.   Classic Empire could turn the tables.  I’d want 7/2 or more to play him.  May take a shot at a tri with … Continue reading

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Derby Observations

If I could have changed all my plays with 10 minutes to post  . . . . the rain and conditions aided Always Dreaming, but he was definitely the best today.  Should we believe that 22.3 first quarter ?  Saw … Continue reading

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143rd Kentucky Derby

What a baffling group for this year’s Kentucky Derby. My first impression;  Not the most stellar crop of three year olds. Second impression:  It’s been a war of attrition. Most of the major contenders have a knock on them, including … Continue reading

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Arrogate or Arrogant ?

I’m looking forward to seeing Arrogate run against Midnight Storm on Sunday.  Should be a good test for both of them.  Honestly, I was stunned by the way Arrogate ran in the Travers last summer. The time was legit, but … Continue reading

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Bourbon

We’ve been having a taste off of moderately priced bourbons at family holiday events lately  . . .  so far, Makers Mark and Bulleit are the leaders in the clubhouse. I plan to introduce the sneaky solid Evan Williams at … Continue reading

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