Friday, July 31, 2026
Maine Bet: Friday, July 31
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
No Maine or New England tracks have entries today.
Project 250: Friday, July 31 (Week No. 36)
Current Weight: 280
Starting Weight: 280
Difference: - 0 (-0.0%)
IPS 365: Thursday, July 30 (Day No. 222)
(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 and watched races at Bangor Raceway, Evangeline Downs, Plainridge Park, and Saratoga Race Course
RSC 365: Thursday, July 30 (Day No. 423)
(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.)
- Attended virtual meeting with facilities contractor
- Texted with club documentarian about video
- Posted 23U highlight video on club socials
- Watched Welcome to Wrexham
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Lists: Favorite Sporting Events
(A series of lists of things.)
- U.S. Open Cup
- Maine Sire Stakes
- Kentucky Derby
- Men's World Cup
- Women's World Cup
- March Madness
- Breeders' Cup
- Hambletonian
- Breeders' Crown
- The Masters
- Wimbledon
Maine Bet: Thursday, July 30 (Day No. 24)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Plainridge Park (Plainville, MA)
Race No. 6 (5:40p)
#1: South St Dottie (5-2 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 26% (6/23)
Total Bankroll: $115.20 (+15.2%)
IPS 365: Wednesday, July 29 (Day No. 221)
(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 for tournament at Saratoga Race Course
- Listened to In the Money Media podcast
- Handicapped races for tournament at Horseshoe Indianapolis
- Deposited purse checks
- Wrote boarding and training checks for Crimson Pine and Tayra
- E-mailed with Maine Harness Horseman's Association about meeting info
- Visited Crimson Pine and Tayra at Norton Farm
- Dropped off boarding and training checks for Crimson Pine and Tayra
- Talked with co-owner and trainer about Crimson Pine's next race
RSC 365: Wednesday, July 29 (Day No. 422)
(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.)
- E-mailed co-owners, coaches, and directors about an upcoming meeting
- E-mailed directors about an upcoming meeting
- Talked with a college coach about potential collaborations
- Visited a potential community sponsor
- E-mailed with facilities contractor
- Called credit union about upcoming payment
- Paid installment payment for RSC Lab retrofit
- Talked with facilities contractor about an upcoming meeting
- Hosted RSC Committee meeting
- Texted coach about 2-year agreement
- Watched Welcome to Wrexham
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Bookshelf: The Barcelona Inheritance (Chapter 3)
The Barcelona Inheritance (Jonathan Wilson)
Chapter 3: Special
Wilson profiles the coaching history of José Mourinho from his "brief and antagonistic" stint as the interim head coach at Benfica to his historic run as head coach of Chelsea FC.
Maine Bet: Wednesday, July 29
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
No Maine or New England tracks have entries today.
IPS 365: Tuesday, July 28 (Day No. 220)
(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
- Handicapped races for tournament at Horseshoe Indianapolis
- Watched races at Horseshoe Indianapolis
- Handicapped and watched races at Plainridge Park
RSC 365: Tuesday, July 28 (Day No. 421)
(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 Away End podcast
- Updated to-do list
- Met with interior designer at RSC Lab
- Watched Welcome to Wrexham
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Quote, Unquote: Daniel Alarćon
"[Lionel Messi] walks at the pace with which I walk my dog in the morning before my coffee...then the ball arrives at his feet and suddenly he's ten years younger."
- Novelist Daniel Alarćon on The Away End podcast he co-hosts with novelist John Green
Maine Bet: Tuesday, July 28 (Day No. 23)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Plainridge Park (Plainville, MA)
Race No. 8 (6:20p)
#6: Memorynimagination (7-2 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 27% (6/22)
Total Bankroll: $117.20 (+17.2%)
IPS 365: Monday, July 27 (Day No. 219)
(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
- Handicapped and watched races at Plainridge Park
- Checked Crimson Pine's potential entry
- Handicapped and watched races at Woodbine Mohawk Park
RSC 365: Monday, July 27 (Day No. 420)
(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.)
- Curated photos of 23U players
- Created and posted video compilation of 23U photos
- Read The Barcelona Inheritance
- Texted with coach about meeting logistics
- Texted with college coach about meeting logistics
- Read 2027 U.S. Open Cup: Open Division Handbook
- Met with coach about 2026-2027 rosters and programming via Zoom
- Washed and hung up Sebago jerseys
- Signed and returned contract with RSC Lab turf and netting contractor
Monday, July 27, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Results
(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*
Soccer Hit Rate: 60% (49/80)
Soccer Bankroll: $39.31 (-1.7%)
*Horse Racing*
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 21% (15/72)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $16.79 (-58.0%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 42% (64/152)
Total Bankroll: $56.10 (-28.6%)
Maine Bet: Monday, July 27 (Day No. 22)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Plainridge Park (Plainville, MA)
Race No. 4 (5:00p)
#1: Hollywood Skeeter (7-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 29% (6/21)
Total Bankroll: $119.20 (+19.2%)
IPS 365: Sunday, July 26 (Day No. 218)
(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 First Tracks Cumberland and Saratoga Race Course
- Handicapped and watched races at Saratoga Race Course
RSC 365: Sunday, July 26 (Day No. 419)
(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 Friggin' Soccer Show
- Handicapped soccer games
- Created and scheduled 23U game day graphic
- Worked with coach and director to update 23U game day roster
- Prepared 23U game day logistics
- Administered 23U game
- Created and posted game results graphic
- Watched League for Clubs and USL League Two playoffs
Sunday, July 26, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Sunday, July 26 (Day No. 40)
(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 Allsvenskan
Game No. 1 (10:30a)
GAIS (-280)
Men's Besta Deilden
Game No. 2 (3:15p)
Fram Reykjavik (-205)
Soccer Hit Rate: 63% (49/78)
Soccer Bankroll: $40.31 (+0.8%)
*Horse Racing*
Saratoga Race Course
Race No. 2 (1:45p)
#6: Shefflin (3-1 ML)
Race No. 3 (2:20p)
#2: Don't Be Salty (3-1 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 21% (15/72)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $16.79 (-58.0%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 43% (64/150)
Total Bankroll: $57.10 (-28.6%)
Maine Bet: Sunday, July 26 (Day No. 21)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
First Track Cumberland (Cumberland, ME)
Race No. 1 (2:05p)
#5: Forward Look (5-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 25% (5/20)
Total Bankroll: $114.00 (+14.0%)
IPS 365: Saturday, July 25 (Day No. 217)
(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 First Tracks Cumberland and Saratoga Race Course
- Visited with Crimson Pine and Tayra at Norton Farm
- Handicapped and watched races at First Tracks Cumberland and Saratoga Race Course
RSC 365: Saturday, July 25 (Day No. 418)
(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.)
- Texted with 23U coach about roster logistics
- Handicapped soccer games
- Attended core community high school game
- Texted with 23U coach about roster logistics
Saturday, July 25, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Saturday, July 25 (Day No. 39)
(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 2. Deild (Iceland)
Game No. 1 (10a)
KFA (-165)
Men's 2. Deild (Iceland)
Game No. 2 (2p)
Magni (-185)
Soccer Hit Rate: 63% (48/76)
Soccer Bankroll: $41.31 (+3.3%)
*Horse Racing*
Saratoga Race Course
Race No. 2 (1:08p)
#7: Timia (3-1 ML)
Race No. 3 (1:41p)
#2: Warrior At Heart (15-1 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 21% (15/71)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $16.79 (-58.0%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 43% (63/147)
Total Bankroll: $58.10 (-27.4%)
Maine Bet: Saturday, July 25 (Day No. 20)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
First Track Cumberland (Cumberland, ME)
Race No. 1 (12:15p)
Lou Ed Zeppelin (9-5 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 21% (4/19)
Total Bankroll: $113.90 (+13.9%)
IPS 365: Friday, July 24 (Day No. 216)
(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 First Tracks Cumberland and Saratoga Race Course
- Handicapped and watched races at First Tracks Cumberland and Saratoga Race Course
- Handicapped and watched a race at Evangeline Downs
RSC 365: Friday, July 24 (Day No. 417)
(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
- Visited RSC Lab
- Texted with member about facilities meeting
- Texted with coach about a potential e-mail
- E-mailed co-owners, coaches, and directors about an upcoming meeting
- E-mailed directors about an upcoming meeting
- E-mailed 23U players
- Visited a potential community partner
- Visited RSC Lab with director
- Participated in meeting with facilities contractor
Friday, July 24, 2026
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