Sunday, June 28, 2026
IPS 365: Saturday, June 27 (Day No. 189)
(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 podcasst
- Texted with trainer about Crimson Pine's post-race shape
- Prepared and posted post-race update on partnership's socials
- Renewed annual owner membership with the U.S. Trotting Association
RSC 365: Saturday, June 27 (Day No. 390)
(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.)
- Listened to Men In Blazers podcast
- Listened to Soccer Romantics podcast (Dennis Crowley)
- Texted with PA announcer about 23U game day logistics
- Paid PA announcer game day stipend via Venmo
Road to the NHC: Saturday, June 27 (Day No. 99)
(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)
Bankroll: $203.86
Win Wagers: $6.46
Place Wagers: $5.54
Win %: 18% (10/56)
Place %: 38% (21/56)
Saturday, June 27, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Saturday, June 27 (Day No. 17)
(This series will feature a $1 Double and a $1, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer respectively over a 40-day period.)
*Soccer*
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 1 (5p)
Croatia (-110)
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 2 (10p)
Argentina (-650)
Soccer Hit Rate: 66% (21/32)
Soccer Bankroll: $42.22 (+5.6%)
*Horse Racing*
Colonial Downs
Race No. 7 (3:55p)
#1: Late Nite Call (5-1 ML)
Race No. 8 (4:25p)
#4: Sendero (12-1 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 23% (7/30)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $35.54 (-11.2%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 45% (28/62)
Total Bankroll: $77.76 (-2.8%)
IPS 365: Friday, June 26 (Day No. 188)
(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 Plainridge Park
- E-mailed partner update to Tayra partners
- E-mailed partner update to Crimson Pine partners
- Created and posted race day graphics for Crimson Pine's race
- Handicapped and watched races at Belmont at the Big A
- Watched Crimson Pine's race at Plainridge Park
RSC 365: Friday, June 26 (Day No. 389)
(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.)
- Listened to Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast (Chris Wittyngham)
- Handicapped soccer games
- Listened to Men In Blazers podcast
- Participated in RSC Lab site visit with turf and netting contractor
- Compiled 23U game day ops document
- Texted with athletic trainer, director, and PA announcer about game day ops
- E-mailed directors about potential meeting dates
- Talked with a coach about 2026-2027 rosters
- E-mailed updates to 2026-2027 player evaluation participants
- Listened to The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart podcast (Roger Bennett and Tariq Panja)
- Paid director game day stipend via Venmo
- Texted with 23U coach about schedule logistics
- Texted facilities manager about schedule logistics
Road to the NHC: Friday, June 26 (Day No. 98)
(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)
Bankroll: $191.86
Win Wagers: N/A
Place Wagers: N/A
Win %: 16% (9/55)
Place %: 36% (20/55)
Friday, June 26, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Friday, June 26 (Day No. 16)
(This series will feature a $1 Double and a $1, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer respectively over a 40-day period.)
*Soccer*
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 1 (3p)
France (-155)
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 2 (8p)
Spain (-160)
Soccer Hit Rate: 63% (19/30)
Soccer Bankroll: $40.55 (+1.4%)
*Horse Racing*
Plainridge Park
Race No. 1 (4p)
#3: Crimson Pine (6-1 ML)
Race No. 2 (4:20p)
#6: Wicked Fun (3-1 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 21% (6/28)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $36.54 (-8.7%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 43% (25/58)
Total Bankroll: $77.09 (-3.6%)
Project 250: Friday, June 26 (Week No. 32)
Current Weight: 278
Starting Weight: 280
Difference: - 2 (-0.7%)
IPS 365: Thursday, June 25 (Day No. 187)
(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 Colonial Downs
- Listened to In the Money podcast
- Handicapped and watched races at Colonial Downs
- Handicapped races at Churchill Downs, Evangeline Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Plainridge Park
RSC 365: Thursday, June 25 (Day No. 388)
(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
- Listened to Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast (Daniel Alarcón and John Green)
- Picked up keys for the RSC Lab
- Visited the RSC Lab
- E-mailed league director about intentions for Spring 2027
- Texted with 23U coach about game day logistics
- Ordered and picked up checks at credit union
- Researched potential community partners
- Reviewed member feedback
- Talked with coach about 2026-2027 rosters
- Texted with club documentarian and 23U captain about photo shoot dates
- Called Maine Soccer Hall of Fame director
- Watched Ecuador vs. Germany game
- Watched Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast game
Road to the NHC: Thursday, June 25 (Day No. 97)
(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)
Bankroll: $191.86
Win Wagers: N/A
Place Wagers: N/A
Win %: 17% (9/54)
Place %: 37% (20/54)
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Lists: Favorite Apps
(A series of lists of things.)
- FotMob
- Twinspires
- Todoist
- Apple Podcasts
- DraftKings
- Fitbit
- Pandora
- Apple Notes
40/40 Bankroll: Thursday, June 25 (Day No. 15)
(This series will feature a $1 Double and a $1, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer respectively over a 40-day period.)
*Soccer*
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 1 (7p)
Japan (-110)
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 2 (10p)
United States (-110)
Soccer Hit Rate: 68% (19/28)
Soccer Bankroll: $41.55 (+3.9%)
*Horse Racing*
Colonial Downs
Race No. 6 (2:54p)
#2: Raise Cain (6-1 ML)
Race No. 7 (3:25p)
#9: Normandy Hero (5-1 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 22% (6/27)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $37.54 (-6.2%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 45% (25/55)
Total Bankroll: $79.09 (-0.5%)
IPS 365: Wednesday, June 24 (Day No. 186)
(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 Delaware Park
- Handicapped and watched races at Romme Harness
- Listened to Jason Beem podcast (Sofia Vives)
- Visited Norton Farm
- Visited with Crimson Pine and Tayra
- Handicapped and watched races at Bangor Raceway
- Handicapped races at Churchill Downs and Oak Grove
RSC 365: Wednesday, June 24 (Day No. 387)
(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
- Listened to Call It What You Want podcast
- Texted with PHoP director
- Texted club documentarian about potential away jersey photo shoot
- Prepared RSC Lab Q+A for turf and netting contractor
- Worked on 2026-2027 roster notifications
- Created and scheduled game day preview graphic for upcoming 23U game
- Listened to The Soccer Romantics podcast (Jeff Duback)
- Texted with stakeholders about RSC Lab logistics
- Worked on 2026-2027 roster notifications
- E-mailed member about 2026-2027 roster notifications
- Texted coach about a phone call
- Listened to Pardon My Take podcast (Tim Ream)
- Watched Brazil vs. Scotland game
- Watched Haiti vs. Morocco game
Road to the NHC: Wednesday, June 24 (Day No. 96)
(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)
Bankroll: $191.86
Win Wagers: N/A
Place Wagers: N/A
Win %: 17% (9/52)
Place %: 38% (20/52)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Wednesday, June 24 (Day No. 14)
(This series will feature a $1 Double and a $1, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer respectively over a 40-day period.)
*Soccer*
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 1 (9p)
Mexico (-105)
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 2 (9p)
South Korea (-150)
Soccer Hit Rate: 69% (18/26)
Soccer Bankroll: $42.55 (+6.4%)
*Horse Racing*
Fairmount Park
Race No. 8 (4:04p)
#1: Brat Pack (7-5 ML)
Race No. 9 (4:36p)
#4: Stogie Joe (7-2 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 19% (5/26)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $37.04 (-7.4%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 44% (23/52)
Total Bankroll: $79.59 (-0.5%)
IPS 365: Tuesday, June 23 (Day No. 185)
(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 Fairmount Park
RSC 365: Tuesday, June 23 (Day No. 386)
(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.)
- Listened to The Protagonist podcast (Jack Lowery)
- Watched Portugal vs. Uzbekistan game
- Talked with a director about a variety of topics
Road to the NHC: Tuesday, June 23 (Day No. 95)
(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)
Bankroll: $191.86
Win Wagers: N/A
Place Wagers: N/A
Win %: 18% (9/51)
Place %: 39% (20/51)
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Quote Unquote: Bob Neumeier
"Horse racing is a mirror of life. It's beautiful. It's brutal. It's pure. It's real."
- Longtime NBC horse racing broadcast Bob Neumeier
40/40 Bankroll: Tuesday, June 23 (Day No. 13)
(This series will feature a $1 Double and a $1, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer respectively over a 40-day period.)
*Soccer*
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 1 (7p)
Croatia (-205)
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 2 (10p)
Colombia (-185)
Soccer Hit Rate: 67% (16/24)
Soccer Bankroll: $41.26 (+3.2%)
*Horse Racing*
Fairmount Park
Race No. 6 (4:35p)
#1: Tahoe Run (6-5 ML)
Race No. 7 (5:00p)
#2: Jet Pack (3-1 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 21% (5/24)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $38.04 (-4.9%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 44% (21/48)
Total Bankroll: $79.03 (-1.2%)
IPS 365: Monday, June 22 (Day No. 184)
(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
- Handicapped a race at Saratoga Harness
- Handicapped and watched races at Plainridge Park
- Handicapped a race at Yonkers Raceway
- Handicapped a race at Assiniboia Downs
RSC 365: Monday, June 22 (Day No. 385)
(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
- E-mailed Veo game links to 11U coaches
- E-mailed Veo game link to 23U coaches
- Watched Argentina vs. Austria
- Watched France vs. Iraq game
- Watched Norway vs. Senegal game
Road to the NHC: Monday, June 22 (Day No. 94)
(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)
Bankroll: $191.86
Win Wagers: N/A
Place Wagers: N/A
Win %: 18% (9/51)
Place %: 39% (20/51)
Monday, June 22, 2026
Bookshelf: The National Team (Chapter 24)
The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer (Caitlin Murray)
Chapter 24: "A Total S***show Circus"
Murray closes her book with a deep dive into the USWNT's World Cup championship in 2019, focusing especially on the controversies related to the team's goal celebrations, President Trump's tweet storms about Megan Rapinoe, and the significance of the team's run within the context of their efforts to secure equal pay for female soccer players in the United States.
40/40 Bankroll: Monday, June 22 (Day No. 12)
(This series will feature a $1 Double and a $1, 2-leg parlay wagers in horse racing and soccer respectively over a 40-day period.)
*Soccer*
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 1 (1p)
Argentina (-215)
Men's FIFA World Cup
Game No. 2 (8p)
Norway (+120)
Soccer Hit Rate: 64% (14/22)
Soccer Bankroll: $39.04 (-2.4%)
*Horse Racing*
Woodbine Mohawk Park
Race No. 8 (9:24p)
#3: Scorpion Seelster (3-1 ML)
Race No. 9 (9:47p)
#4: Spindoctor Hanover (5-1 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 23% (5/22)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $39.04 (-2.4%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 43% (19/44)
Total Bankroll: $78.08 (-2.4%)
IPS 365: Sunday, June 21 (Day No. 183)
(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 Emerald Downs
- Handicapped and watched races at Belmont at the Big A and Monmouth Park
RSC 365: Sunday, June 21 (Day No. 384)
(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.)
- Created game day graphics for 23U Men's game
- Texted with PA announcer about game day operations for 23U Men's game
- Texted with director about game day operations for 23U Mens' game
- Handicapped soccer games
- Texted with a member about 23U Men's game
- Designed and scheduled roster and lineup graphics for 23U game
- Administered 23U game
- Designed and posted results graphic
- Texted with coaches about Veo game links
Road to the NHC: Sunday, June 21 (Day No. 93)
(This series will feature practice mythical $2 Win and $2 Place wagers each day at Throughbred race tracks.)
Bankroll: $191.86
Win Wagers: N/A
Place Wagers: N/A
Win %: 18% (9/50)
Place %: 40% (20/50)
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