Wednesday, April 30, 2025
36/36 Bankroll: Wednesday, April 30 (Wager No. 39)
(This series will feature $2 Double and a $2, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer over a 50-day period. Any profits will be donated to the Futures for Standardbreds and/or Street Soccer USA.)
*Horse Racing*
Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)
Race No. 2 (1:15p)
#5: Baffle (+450 ML)
Race No. 3 (1:45p)
#4: Straightaway (+500 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 32% (24/76)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $150.60 (+318.3%)
*Soccer*
Men's League One (England)
Game No. 1 (2:45p)
Birmingham City FC (-110)
Men's Champions League (UEFA)
Game No. 2 (3p)
FC Barcelona (-155)
Soccer Hit Rate: 50% (38/76)
Soccer Bankroll: $14.73 (-59.1%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 41% (62/152)
Total Bankroll: $165.33 (+129.6%)
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Tuesday, April 29 (Day No. 102)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Worked on Maine Soccer Hall of Fame admin.
Daily Time: 0.5 hours
Total Time: 149.5 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
36/36 Bankroll: Tuesday, April 29 (Wager No. 38)
(This series will feature $2 Double and a $2, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer over a 50-day period. Any profits will be donated to the Futures for Standardbreds and/or Street Soccer USA.)
*Horse Racing*
Plainridge Park (Plainville, Massachusetts)
Race No. 10 (7p)
#2: Wolverina (+350 ML)
Race No. 11 (7:20p)
#1: South St Dottie (+600 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 30% (22/74)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $126.60 (+251.7%)
*Soccer*
Men's Allsvenskan (Sweden)
Game No. 1 (1p)
Malmö FF (-450)
Men's Champions League (UEFA)
Game No. 2 (3p)
Arsenal (+115)
Soccer Hit Rate: 50% (37/74)
Soccer Bankroll: $16.73 (-53.6%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 40% (59/148)
Total Bankroll: $143.33 (+99.1%)
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Monday, April 28 (Day No. 101)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 149 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Monday, April 28, 2025
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Sunday, April 27 (Day No. 100)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Worked on Maine Soccer Hall of Fame admin.
Daily Time: 0.25 hours
Total Time: 149 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Saturday, April 26 (Day No. 100)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Cumberland Pick 3: Saturday, April 26 (Meet Day No. 6)
(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)
Isaac Salisbury
$382.80 (- 6.2%)
Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.
Race No. 5
#4: Jaxson R Browne (7-2 ML)
In good form with Aaron Hall in the bike, and he paced a 1:57.1 race last time out.
Race No. 6
#3: Forrest Blu (5-2 ML)
Paced really nice last time out at Cumberland, expect a good race here too.
Race No. 7
#1: Dinner Party (3-1 ML)
Good post and had good early speed last week.
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Steve Morgan
$427.80 (+ 4.9%)
A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.
Race No. 2
#4: Kount Blaster (8-5 ML)
Best recent speed ratings, has already raced 10 times this year, down in class, and a better post position from last two races.
Race No. 4
#2: Rockin' Cougar (5-2 ML)
When Nick Graffam has driven this pacer, he has done well. It's the pacer's second race off the winter layoff, hoping to get a decent price.
Race No. 5
#1: Always At My Place (8-5 ML)
Tough for me to go against a couple of personal favorites, but this pacer's post, driver, and TrackMaster Rating are tough to ignore.
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John Morgan
$391.20 (- 4.1%)
John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.
Race No. 4
#2: Rockin' Cougar (5-2 ML)
Good post, good recent effort, and hoping the pacer's trainer Bethany Graffam breaks her maiden.
Race No. 6
#3: Forrest Blu (5-2 ML)
Good post, good form this season, and the favorite in the race has drawn a tough post.
Race No. 7
#3: Flow with Joe (6-1 ML)
Good post, good speed rating last time out on a muddy track, and a good price.
36/36 Bankroll: Saturday, April 26 (Wager No. 37)
(This series will feature $2 Double and a $2, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer over a 50-day period. Any profits will be donated to the Futures for Standardbreds and/or Street Soccer USA.)
*Horse Racing*
Santa Anita Park (Arcadia, California)
Race No. 10 (8:38p)
#4: Battle Cruiser (+300 ML)
Race No. 11 (9:08p)
#1: Wind Speed (+1200 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 29% (21/72)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $128.60 (+257.2%)
*Soccer*
Men's Premier League (England)
Game No. 1 (10a)
Wolverhampton Wanderers (-170)
Men's 2. Bundesliga (Germany)
Game No. 2 (2:30p)
Fortuna Düsseldorf (-115)
Soccer Hit Rate: 50% (36/72)
Soccer Bankroll: $18.73 (-48%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 40% (57/144)
Total Bankroll: $147.33 (+104.6%)
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Friday, April 25 (Day No. 99)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Friday, April 25, 2025
Cumberland Pick 3: Friday, April 25 (Meet Day No. 5)
(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)
Isaac Salisbury
$389.60 (- 4.5%)
Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.
Race No. 3
#2: Squabble (2-1 ML)
Drew Campbell on the bike. Good post and like the speed.
Race No. 4
#1: Miss Trickster (3-1 ML)
Going with our stable driver Nicholas Graffam. Good form the last two starts.
Race No. 7
#2: Rose Run Yakim (7-2 ML)
Good form here. Could come at a short price, but could still find some value here.
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Steve Morgan
$429.20 (+ 5.2%)
A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.
Race No. 1
#3: Vinovio (8-5 ML)
McGwire Sowers in the sulky, a 4-race winning streak, and the pacer likes to get out to the lead.
Race No. 6
#5: Readyfortheladys (8-5 ML)
Better post than last week, good recent time, should be able to get the lead.
Race No. 9
#2: Pretty Gorgeous
Good post, good TrackMaster Rating, and consistent times so far this meet.
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John Morgan
$392.20 (- 3.9%)
John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.
Race No. 1
#5: Southwind Legend (5-2 ML)
Decent post, good recent speed figures, and a drop in class.
Race No. 6
#4: Reys N A Ruckus (10-1 ML)
Good post, good back form, and a good price.
Race No. 9
#2: Pretty Gorgeous (9-2 ML)
Okay post, good recent speed figures, and a leading trainer known for quick starts in the spring.
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Thursday, April 24 (Day No. 98)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Wednesday, April 23 (Day No. 97)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Tuesday, April 22
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Monday, April 21 (Day No. 95)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Monday, April 21, 2025
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Sunday, April 20 (Day No. 94)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Worked on admin work related to the Maine Soccer Hall of Fame.
Daily Time: 0.25 hours
Total Time: 148.75 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Saturday, April 19 (Day No. 93)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.5 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Cumberland Pick 3: Saturday, April 19 (Meet Day No. 4)
(Below are three selections for First Tracks Cumberland selected by Isaac Salisbury, Steve Morgan, and John Morgan. Each handicapper will start with a mythical $408 bankroll, and each selection will be bet with mythical $2 Win and $2 Place bets.)
Isaac Salisbury
$383.40 (- 6.0%)
Isaac is a Skowhegan native who became a passionate fan of horse racing when he discovered a knack for handicapping races when he was a senior in college during the pandemic in 2020.
Race No. 1
#4: Axion Hanover (9-2 ML)
Watched this pacer a couple times at Cumberland. If he has the right trip, he has a significant chance for a place.
Race No. 4
#3: Little Guy (4-1 ML)
Going for value here. Drew Campbell will likely will get bet down a little, but Little Guy has some zip to get it done.
Race No. 10
#3: Call Out My Name (2-1 ML)
Will get the right trip with the right post.
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Steve Morgan
$403.40 (- 1.1%)
A partner in the Ivory Pine Syndicate, Steve has been attending and betting on races in Maine since the grandstands were full and Leigh Fitch was the leading driver.
Race No. 7
#1: Aintnobettor A (5-2 ML)
Improved post position, good TrackMaster Rating, and solid time in the mud last week. Has been racing all year, slight drop in class.
Race No. 8
#4: Forrest Blu (2-1 ML)
Solid TrackMaster Rating and time in the mud last week.
Race No. 9
#4: Big Plan Stan (5-1 ML)
Good post and driver selection over stablemate in the race.
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John Morgan
$381.00 (- 6.6%)
John is the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate.
Race No. 2
#5: Airspinder (3-1 ML)
Decent post, relatively good speed figure last week, and a drop in class.
Race No. 3
#5: Illicit Affair (7-1 ML)
Decent post, relatively good speed figure last week, and an inconsistent favorite in the field.
Race No. 10
#2: Sailor Jerry (5-1 ML)
Good post, good price, and strong back form.
Maine Soccer Roadmap: Friday, April 18 (Day No. 92)
(This series is the documentation of a 365-day project to help develop more local and regional soccer clubs in Maine, help improve the connectivity among new and existing local and regional clubs in Maine, and cultivate a more purposeful and accessible local --> regional --> state developmental pathway for all of Maine's soccer stakeholders.)
Didn't do any work related to Maine soccer.
Daily Time: 0 hours
Total Time: 148.5 hours
Daily Miles: 0 miles
Total Miles: 3,187 miles
Related: Now is a Good Time to Reimagine Maine Soccer (December 11, 2024)
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