Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Quote, Unquote: Winston Churchill

 







"There's something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."

- Winston Churchill

IPS 365: Monday, February 2 (Day No. 45)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This is a day-to-day look at being the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate, a Maine-based horse racing partnership.)

  • Handicapped races at Will Rogers Downs
  • Watched a race at Will Rogers Downs

RSC 365: Monday, February 2 (Day No. 247)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A day-to-day look at being the chairman and a co-owner of the Rosevelt Soccer Club, a soccer club based in Gorham, Maine.)

  • Posted graphics for 23U coach posts on club's social media platforms
  • Worked on 7 v. 7 and 9 v. 9 curricula
  • Read The National Team
  • Updated Frozen 4 v. 4 admin
  • Texted facilities manager about an upcoming meeting
  • Texted facilities manager about Frozen 4 v. 4 admin
  • Worked on 9 v. 9 curriculum
  • Updated Frozen 4 v. 4 curriculum
  • Worked on 9 v. 9 curriculum
  • Listened to KitSZN podcast
  • Texted prospective club documentarian about a meeting
  • Coached 9U sessions
  • Coached 12U session
  • Distributed equipment to 14U and 15U coaches
  • Texted with a director about club logistics
  • Talked with a director about a variety of topics

Countdown: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

 


Monday, February 2, 2026

Tally: Monday, February 2, 2026

 




On Location: Gorham Sports Center

 


Bookshelf: The National Team (Chapter 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer (Caitlin Murray)

Chapter 4: "From Darkness Into the Light"

Murray details the USWNT's experiences in the 1999 World Cup, from the opener in front of 79,000 fans at Giant Stadium to final in front of 90,000 at the Rose Bowl.

IPS 365: Monday, February 2 (Day No. 44)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This is a day-to-day look at being the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate, a Maine-based horse racing partnership.)

  • Handicapped races at Woodbine Mohawk Park
  • Watched races at Woodbine Mohawk Park

RSC 365: Sunday, February 1 (Day No. 246)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A day-to-day look at being the chairman and a co-owner of the Rosevelt Soccer Club, a soccer club based in Gorham, Maine.)

  • Scouted Sebago Lake for jersey release video
  • Texted with facilities manager about Frozen 4 v. 4 admin
  • Checked e-mail inbox
  • Worked on graphic for 23U coach posts
  • Coached 9U sessions
  • Coached 12U session
  • Texted with facilities manager about Frozen 4 v. 4 admin
  • Coached 15U session
  • Talked with director about a variety of topics
  • Finalized graphics for 23U coach posts

Countdown: Monday, February 2, 2026


 


Sunday, February 1, 2026

Tally: Sunday, February 1, 2026

 


On Location: Sebago Lake

 


Soccer Weekend: Sunday, February 1 (Wager No. 50)

    

 

 

 

 

 

(This feature will focus on a $1 parlay wager every Saturday and Sunday through the end of May.)

Game No. 1 (9a)

Men's Premier League (England)

Aston Villa (+125)

Game No. 2 (10:15a)

Men's La Liga

Real Betis (-115)

Pick Success Rate: 59% (58/98)

Total Bankroll: $48.13 (+ 20.3%)

IPS 365: Saturday, January 31 (Day No. 43)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(This is a day-to-day look at being the founder and managing partner of the Ivory Pine Syndicate, a Maine-based horse racing partnership.)

  • Listened to Ron Flatter Racing Pod
  • Posted photo of Crimson Pine at Norton Farm on a social media platform
  • Listened to Ron Flatter Racing Pod
  • Handicapped the Holy Bull Stakes
  • Sent update to "Road to the Roses" contest participants
  • Watched races at Tampa Bay Downs
  • Watched races at Gulfstream Park
  • Handicapped and watched races at Woodbine Mohawk Park

RSC 365: Saturday, January 31 (Day No. 245)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(A day-to-day look at being the chairman and a co-owner of the Rosevelt Soccer Club, a soccer club based in Gorham, Maine.)

  • Handicapped soccer games
  • Watched second half of Vikingur Reykjavik women's game
  • Texted a director about updated equity table

Countdown: Sunday, February 1, 2026