Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Wednesday, August 12 (Day No. 10)

          

(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)

• Handicapped races at Topsham Fairgrounds
• Handicapped and watched races at Saratoga Race Course
• Texted with co-owner and trainer about Crimson Pine race day logistics

Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Wednesday, August 12 (Day No. 10)

          

(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)

• Worked on RSC Lab programming
• Met with prospective insurance agent
• Sent 2026-2027 roster offer to player
• Texted with coach about 2026-2027 rosters
• Worked on RSC Lab programming
• E-mailed co-owners, coaches, and directors about upcoming meeting
• Worked on RSC Lab programming
• Watched Danbury Westerners vs. Sanford Mainers

Countdown: Thursday, August 13, 2026

 

Tally: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

 

Sanford Mainers Win NECBL

 

Bookshelf: The Barcelona Inheritance (Chapter 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Barcelona Inheritance (Jonathan Wilson)

Chapter 5: Return of the King

Wilson delves into Pep Guardiola's post-playing career when the future coach seeks out mentorship from numerous coaches* and tracks Guardiola's early coaching career at FC Barcelona through his 2008-2009 team's 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League.

* Mentioned mentors are Juanma Lillo, César Luis Menotti, Ricardo La Volpa, Marcelo Bielsa, and of course Johan Cruyff.

Maine Bet: Wednesday, August 12 (Day No. 33)

                                  

(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)

Topsham Fairgrounds (Topsham, ME)

Race No. 3 (1:32p)

#1: Jax Spratt (2-1 ML)

Total Hit Rate: 31% (10/32)

Total Bankroll: $144.90 (+44.9%)