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David Aragona @horsetowatch.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🚨 Derby Watch is starting NOW! Come watch the premiere and join me in the chat to debate some Derby opinions! 👇👇👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7ZX...

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🚨 Kentucky Derby Update: Final Top 20 Ranking Before Draw with Pace Analysis

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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

(The Atlantic) Excellent article featuring an interview with Denmark's Army Chief and their determination to defend Greenland against the idiots in the White House (Trump and Miller). www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

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Denmark’s Army Chief Says He’s Ready to Defend Greenland

Danish forces are moving to the island to show NATO—and Trump—that they’re serious about security.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

It's an idyllic afternoon for Travers Day, with countless opportunities for players to take swings! A Horse of the Year highlights start of an All G1 P5 and dual Classic win'r Sovereignty anchors Spa's traditional feature. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/08/23/8...

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8/23: Saratoga (Travers Day) | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 1st: MSW, 2yo, 8.5f-Inner (P5, P3, DD) Best Value: #4 Feral 6-1: McPeek turf stretches out of solid

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Spectacular afternoon in store for visitors to @ColonialDowns for Million Day ~ as well as Spa-goers headed to Saratoga! Pre-SCR opinions for both of the excellent cards up now at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/08/09/8...

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8/9: Colonial (Million Day); Saratoga (6th-12th) | At The Races with Steve Byk

COLONIAL DOWNS PRE-SCRATCHES 5th: Frank Petramalo Mile, 3yo, 1m (P4, P3, DD) Hadn’t examined this closely before last night, but

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

We're going to be treated to as idyllic an afternoon as is possible Saturday at the ol' Spa.. Glorious weather, leading 3yo's prepping for the Travers, potential juvenile stars, and much more. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/26/7...

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7/26: Saratoga (Jim Dandy/Lake George) | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 2nd: MSW, 2yo, 6f (P4, P3, DD) Most Likely: #4 Soldier N Diplomat 8-5: $950k Viola Army Mule

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

$102k P6 C/O to start @thenyra.bsky.social Week 3 and sequence challenging but approachable. Steeplechase G1 Smithwick kicks off card w/ strong 8 horse field. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/23/7...

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7/23: Saratoga (Smithwick; $102k P6 C/O) | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 1st: A. P. Smithwick (G1), 4+, 19f-National Fences (P3, DD) Most Likely: #7 Awakened 2-1: ’23 Sheppard winner

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

One of racing's best days ~ @NYRABets Haskell Day at @MonmouthPark ~ is here. Superb action not limited to Oceanport either w/ @TheNYRA, @ColonialDowns, @DelMarRacing, more offering excellent slates. Post-SCR opinions up. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/19/7...

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7/19: Monmouth Park (Haskell Day); Saratoga (X-C P5) | At The Races with Steve Byk

MONMOUTH PARK ~ HASKELL DAY POST-SCRATCHES 5th: Matchmaker (G3), F&M-3+, 9f-T (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #2 Sacred Wish 5-2:

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Morning storm KO's non-stakes turf action w/ 5th & 12th impacted most. More fancy juveniles appear poised to introduce themselves in 1st, 2nd & 6th and She Feels Pretty headlines the G1 Diana. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR, Safe tris all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/07/12/7...

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7/12: Saratoga (Day 3; Diana) ~ OFF TURF EXCEPT STKS | At The Races with Steve Byk

SARATOGA POST-SCRATCHES 1st: MSW, 2yo, 6f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #4 Tagermeen 9-5: $1.4MM Into Mischief the Asmussen ATR

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social ATR = D. Wayne Lukas Tribute #1 w/ Johnny D, @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Dave Grening, Mark Hennig, Ron Anderson, Scotty Davenport, Billy Rappaport, NBC Sports' Donna Brothers (📸 @churchilldowns.bsky.social), Ric Waldman. SXM 6-9a Tuesday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

They say no one is bigger than the game, but it feels fair to suggest that Wayne Lukas was certainly as big. Deepest condolences to Laurie, his grandchildren, the legion of industry participants he trained and influenced and his countless admirers..

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

It's the Big Adios to an excellent @churchilldowns.bsky.social season and the Derby City 6 must pay out today. It's going to be a massive pool on a challenging sequence. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/29/6...

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Stephen Foster Day at @churchilldowns.bsky.social with superb G1 feature and Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna on tap too. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/28/6...

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6/28: Churchill Downs (Stephen Foster Day) | At The Races with Steve Byk

CHURCHILL DOWNS POST-SCRATCHES 6th: MSW, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P5, P3, DD, Hi-5) Lost and Found debuted at 2 and is 2nd

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social ATR = Paul Cornman Appreciations w/ Aron Yagoda, Paul Matties Jr, Mike Tanner, Mig, Alison McGaughey, Mandy Minger, @John Pricci, The Groaner ~ Jan Person,, Mitch Levites, @wizardpicks.bsky.social ~ Michael Kipness. SXM 6-9a Tuesday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Awaiting SCR's for final @ChurchillDowns After Dark card that kicks at 6p, but opinions on excellent slate up at ATR. In addition to deep Chicago (G3), ALW 7th & 10th have price options should Echo Lake & Invictus falter. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/21/6...

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6/21: Churchill Downs (5th-11th) | At The Races with Steve Byk

CHURCHILL DOWNS PRE-SCRATCHES 5th: CLM, 4+, 6f (P4, P3, DD, Hi-5) Most Likely: #4 Lightening Struck 7-2 Next Best: #8

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 19/06/2025

the destruction of chattel slavery is one of the great accomplishments in our nation's history and the reason conservatives hate celebrating it is because doing so legitimizes the black counter-narrative of the united states

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Day 3 ~ Gold Cup Day ~ with The Longshot Lad, @kevhum.bsky.social. 📸 One of the great moments in RA history as a delighted QEII receives the prize after Estimate's Cup triumph in 2013.. stevebyk.com/2025/06/19/6...

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6/19: The Longshot Lad at Royal Ascot ~ Day 3 | At The Races with Steve Byk

Royal Ascot-Day 3 Raafedd the best bet with Northern Express the best longshot.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

After a terrific start to the stand with 3 winners and multiple placements, The Longshot Lad is ready for Day 2 at #RoyalAscot! And @kevhum.bsky.social joins ATR live this morning for looks ahead to Gold Cup day and more..

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Mon. @nyrabets.bsky.social @belmontstakes.bsky.social Recap #1 = Andy Beyer, Doug O'Neill (Raging Torrent-Eberhardt), George Weaver (Dorth Vader-Skip & Susie), Laffit Pincay III, @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Dave Grening, @thenyra.bsky.social's Glen Kozak, Seth Merrow. SXM 6-9a Tues; stevebyk.com

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Bankroll built on Day 3 of Festival while adjusting to weather and wet for 157th @belmontstakes.bsky.social Day. Triple Crown Season closes with a likely epic finale today; Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR w/ plays to follow after changes. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/07/6...

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6/7: Belmont Festival at Saratoga ~ 157th Belmont Stakes Day | At The Races with Steve Byk

BELMONT STAKES RACING FESTIVAL ~ 157TH BELMONT STAKES DAY PRE-SCRATCHES 1st: OC/N1X, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #1e

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

ATR @twinspires.bsky.social @belmontstakes.bsky.social Wknd Prvw = Epsom Derby w/ @kevhum.bsky.social, Jonathon Kinchen, @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Nicole Russo/Mike Beer, Nick Zito, Hammer, Rich Eng, Kevin Kerstein, @brisnet.bsky.social's James Scully, Kaylie Shapiro. Archive+ stevebyk.com.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Super Day 2 of @belmontstakes.bsky.social Festival in books, and while weather watch is on, the 28 heats offered over the next 48 hours should be outstanding. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR, incl. the key @nyrabets.bsky.social 2-day wagers. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/06/6...

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6/6: Belmont Racing Festival ~ F&M Friday | At The Races with Steve Byk

BELMONT STAKES RACING FESTIVAL ~ FILLY & MARE FRIDAY PRE-SCRATCHES 1st: NY-ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 6f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #6

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

After an exciting and notable NY TB Breeders Showcase Day to kick off the @belmontstakes.bsky.social Racing Festival, Day 2 features a @nyrabets.bsky.social $55k P6 C/O on a devilishly treacherous sequence. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/06/05/6...

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6/5: Belmont Stakes Festival ~ $55,492 P6 C/O | At The Races with Steve Byk

BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL AT SARATOGA PRE-SCRATCHES 1st: Tremont, 2yo, 5.5f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #5 Romeo 9-5 Next Best:

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Tuesday AmWager @belmontstakes.bsky.social Week at Saratoga ATR = Steeplechase's Bill Gallo & Woodberry Payne; Rudy Rodriguez Jr., @thenyra.bsky.social CEO Dave O'Rourke & Andy Serling, Hermitage Farm's Brian Knippenberg (📸 Mercante by Coady Media). SXM 6-9a Wednesday; Archive+ www.stevebyk.com

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

In South Park, San Diego, US citizens stigmergically rose up against Trump’s Gestapo. The revolt erupted midday when ICE began rounding up people at a restaurant; patrons and passersby alike dropped everything to confront the regime storm troopers. #3E #EndImpunity #StopICE

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Outstanding card for Stephen Foster Day Preview at @churchilldowns.bsky.social this afternoon with many price chances lining up. Pre-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky! stevebyk.com/2025/05/31/5...

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5/31: Churchill Downs ~ Foster Preview Day | At The Races with Steve Byk

CHURCHILL DOWNS PRE-SCRATCHES 4th: MSW, F&M-3+, 7F (P5, P3, DD, Hi-5) Most Likely: #4 Kapoor 7-2 Best Value: #1 Putonahappyface

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

ATR @twinspires.bsky.social Wknd Prvw = Nick Tammaro, Woodbine w/ @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Ron Gierkink, @breederscup.bsky.social '27 w/ @thenyra.bsky.social's Andrew Offerman, @brisnet.bsky.social's James Scully, MTH PYP w/ Brian Skirka, SA w/ Hammer, Seth Merrow, Rich Eng. SXM 5-8a Saturday.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Thursday Del Mar ‘Ship & Win’ ATR = Todd Mostoller, @churchilldowns.bsky.social Foster Preview Card w/ KK, Tony Black, Steve Haskin, Mike Welsch’s @dailyracingform.bsky.social SAR Clocker Report, @davehillonlondon.bsky.social’s latest in Rolling Stone, Win Using Thorograph w/ Crafty. SXM 6-9a Fri.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Tuesday AmWager ATR ~ Christophe Clement Remembered Day 2 (📸 by Dickstein) = Ramon Dominguez (📸 by Tod Marks), Jonathon Thomas, Alan Quartucci, @thenyra.bsky.social's Andy Serling, Joe & Sean Clancy, Jim Ventura, Jose Santos; Don Combs/Dust Commander w/ John Perrotta, Mike Manganello. SXM 6-9a Wed.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social ATR | Christophe Clement Remembered = Dave Grening, Shug McGaughey, Castleton Lyons' Spider Duignan, Rich Migliore, Steve Duncker, Miguel Clement, Ben Colebrook, Ron Anderson, Horacio DePaz, NYTB's Najja Thompson, Arnaud Delacour, Tony Cobitz. SXM 6-9a Tuesday.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Must try Late P5 C/O at @ChurchillDowns this afternoon with $290k in the kitty to start on a sequence that is eye-crossing. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky ~ on a big pool in Kentucky! stevebyk.com/2025/05/25/5...

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5/25: Churchill Downs ~ $209k P5 C/O | At The Races with Steve Byk

CHURCHILL DOWNS ~ $290K LATE P5 C/O POST-SCRATCHES 6th: MSW, F&M-3+, 8.5f-T (P5, P3, DD) $290k P5 carryover starts here..

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

ATR @twinspires.bsky.social Wknd Prvw = @churchilldowns.bsky.social w/ KK, Monmouth Park w/ Brian Skirka, @canterburypark.bsky.social '25 w/ Amber Carlisle, David Grening, @kalifrancois.bsky.social, James Scully, Santa Anita w/ Hammer, Lone Star w/ Brandon Leigh, Rich Eng. SXM 5-8a Saturday.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Thurs @canterburypark.bsky.social ’25 ATR = Dick Mandella (Kopion), @patcummings.bsky.social (Preakness EXA), @joeclancy.bsky.social, FT TIM w @dailyracingform.bsky.social's Nicole Russo, SireWatch Pedigree Focus w/ @sidfernando.bsky.social, HS Indy w/ Rachel. SXM 6-9a Frid; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Wednesday Hill 'n' Dale Farm ATR = Steve Asmussen (Booth/Zeitlos, plus Clever Again and indifferent stewarding), HKJC Racing w/ Dick Powell, Johnny D, Capital OTB’s Seth Merrow, Presque Isle Downs ’25 w/ Pat Morrell. SXM 6-9a Thursday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Tues. AmWager ATR = Norm Casse (📸 Awesome Aaron by Mathea Kelly), Randy Moss, Mig, West Saratoga owner Harry Veruchi honors Larry Demeritte (📸 Iroquois win by Coady Media), Neil Pessin (📸 Bell's the One by Anne Eberhardt), @thenyra.bsky.social's Andy Serling. Archive+ stevebyk.com; SXM 6-9a Wed.

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

If you don't want to be compared to the Gestapo, one neat trick is to not engage in a campaign of terror around the country wherein you kidnap people off the streets to slave dungeons in accommodation of an autocratic fascist and his nationalist movement's desire for racial purity.

Homeland Security tweets: It is absolutely sickening to compare ICE law enforcement agents to the Gestapo.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Monday @nyrabets.bsky.social Preakness Wknd Recap #1 = Michael McCarthy & Eclipse's Aron Wellman7 (📸 Skip Dickstein @bloodhorse.com), Andy Beyer, Tony Black, Cherie DeVaux, Brendan Walsh, Gary Stevens (Decky Cannon), Fasig-Tipton's Boyd Browning. Archive+ stevebyk.com; SXM 6-9a Tuesday.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

150th Preakness Stakes Day and after an uncertain forecast, it's a glorious Bal'more afternoon! Late Friday rally sets us up for some shot-taking today. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky.. and Hi Ho Pimlico! stevebyk.com/2025/05/17/5...

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5/17: Hi Ho Pimlico! 150th Preakness Day | At The Races with Steve Byk

HI HO PIMLICO ~ 150TH PREAKNESS DAY POST-SCRATCHES 1st: OC/C, 3+, 6f (P5, P3, DD) Most Likely: #1 Band Camp

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

ATR @TwinSpires @PreaknessStakes Wknd Prvw & @PimlicoRC Farewell = @MartyMcGee_, @NTamm1215, @DanIllman_MJC, @DRFGrening/@AwayTheyGo, @James_Scully111, Steve Haskin, @TrainerCMartin, @KarinDeFrancis. SXM 5-8 Saturday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Outstanding prequel to Preakness Stakes Day with a demanding Black-Eyed Susan slate that features multiple lead in 2-day wagers at giveaway 12%. Post-SCR opinions up at ATR. Safe trips all; Let's get lucky.. And Hi Ho Pimlico! stevebyk.com/2025/05/16/5...

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5/15: Hi Ho Pimlico! Black-Eyed Susan Day | At The Races with Steve Byk

HI HO PIMLICO POST-SCRATCHES 4th: ALW/N1X, 3+, 5f-T (P4, P3, DD) Best Value: #6 Billionaire’s Row 12-1 Next Best: #4

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Have long championed Phil Maggitti's wonderful racetrack story and now you can listen to it. "At Preakness Time, A Pimlico Tale" www.youtube.com/watch?v=djSu... Still available in written form: stevebyk.com/2023/05/18/a... And watch for a Pimlico Barney feature on this year's NBC Preakness telecast!

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At Preakness Time, a Pimlico Tale

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Thurs @SUCCEEDEquine @PreaknessStakes ATR from @PimlicoRC = Leon ‘Blu’ Blusiewicz (1931-2023), of Blessed Memory, @tharacing's Alan Foreman & Tony Black, Old Hilltop/David Woods Award Winners @jayprivman & @SaratogaTL, @retro411. SXM 6-9a Friday; Archive+ stevebyk.com.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

From Blu's final visit.. His 'Best You Ever Ate' Crab Cake Recipe which included a tweak ~ the addition of 1T of Worcestershire to the mustard/mayo/beaten egg batter..

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

To open ATR this morning, enjoy the 1 hour in-person visit with Blu at @PimlicoRC.. Then 10a-12p, Alan Foreman, @SaratogaTL, @jayprivman, @retro411, Tony Black & more..

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Wednesday Hill 'n' Dale Farm Preakness ATR from Pimlico = HKJC w/ Dickie Powell, SireWatch Pedigree Focus w/ @sidfernando.bsky.social, Weekend Analysis w/ @kalifrancois.bsky.social, Capital OTB’s @SethMerrow . Archive+ stevebyk.com; SXM 6-9a Thursday.

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Steve Byk @stevebyk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Happy Valley P3 from Dickie P! @HKJC_Racing 7 - 6,7,10 8 - 1,3,7 9 - 2,3,6

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