Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Maine Bet: Wednesday, September 30 (Day No. 72)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Cumberland Fairgrounds (Cumberland, ME)
Race No. 2 (12:48p)
#4: Spicey P (6-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 31% (22/71)
Total Bankroll: $152.80 (+52.8%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Tuesday, September 29 (Day No. 56)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at the Cumberland Fair
- Handicapped and watched races at the Cumberland Fair
- Texted co-owner and trainer about Crimson Pine's post-race shape
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Tuesday, September 29 (Day No. 56)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Responded to messages from prospective players
- Checked RSC Lab deliveries
- Worked on Iceland Capstone presentation
- Planned RSC Lab video shoot
- Texted with a club sporting director about a potential meeting
- Texted with club documentarian about RSC Lab video shoot
- Ordered 2026-2027 club merch
- Talked with vendor about RSC Lab signage
- Worked with director on a variety of topics
- Unloaded and unpacked equipment at the RSC Lab
- Scouted RSC Lab signage
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Quote, Unquote: William Bruce Cameron
"Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted."
- Sociologist William Bruce Cameron
Maine Bet: Tuesday, September 29 (Day No. 71)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Cumberland Fairgrounds (Cumberland, ME)
Race No. 3 (1:06p)
#1: Redbreast Hanover (4-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 31% (22/70)
Total Bankroll: $153.80 (+53.8%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Monday, September 28 (Day No. 55)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped race at Plainridge Park
- E-mailed Crimson Pine partners race day update
- Created and posted Crimson Pine race day graphic
- Watched Crimson Pine's race
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Monday, September 28 (Day No. 55)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Created and scheduled Community Partners post on socials
- Updated website
- Created and scheduled RSC Lab post on socials
- Updated website
- Reviewed core community news sites
- Listened to The Friggin' Soccer Show
- Updated to-do list
- Listened to The Friggin' Soccer Show
Monday, September 28, 2026
Maine Bet: Monday, September 28 (Day No. 70)
(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 (3:40p)
#4: Crimson Pine (8-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 32% (22/69)
Total Bankroll: $155.80 (+55.8%)
Weekly Handle: Monday, September 21-Sunday, September 27 (Week No. 4)
Number of Bets: 48
Win Percentage: 6% (3/48)
RoI: -70.41%
Wagered: $120.50
Payoff: $35.65
Profit/Loss: -$84.85
Project 250: Monday, September 28 (Week No. 45)
Current Weight: 271
Starting Weight: 280
Difference: - 9 (-3.2%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Sunday, September 27 (Day No. 54)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at the Cumberland Fair
- Confirmed Crimson Pine's race entry
- Handicapped and watched races at the Cumberland Fair
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Sunday, September 27 (Day No. 54)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Confirmed Community Partners' game schedules
- Attended Community Partners' game
- Bought equipment for RSC Lab
- Unpacked equipment for RSC Lab
- Attended Community Partners' game
- Tested equipment for RSC Lab
- Hosted directors and committee members for site visit at RSC Lab
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Maine Bet: Sunday, September 27 (Day No. 69)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Cumberland Fairgrounds (Cumberland, ME)
Race No. 4 (2:54p)
#6: Bag Pipe Major (8-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 32% (22/68)
Total Bankroll: $156.80 (+56.8%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Saturday, September 26 (Day No. 53)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at the Farmington Fair
- Handicapped races at Woodbine Mohawk Park
- Handicapped and watched races at Churchill Downs
- Handicapped and watched races at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Saturday, September 26 (Day No. 53)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Handicapped soccer games
- Texted with committee member about RSC Lab
- Updated Community Partners' game schedules
- Talked with director about a variety of topics
- Texted with member about 2026-2027 rosters
- Unloaded and unpacked equipment at RSC Lab
- Reviewed Iceland Capstone material
- Talked with director about a variety of topics
- Attended Community Partners' games
Saturday, September 26, 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: 54% (43/80)
Soccer Bankroll: $25.08 (-37.3%)
*Horse Racing*
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 31% (24/78)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $2.00 (-95.0%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 42% (67/158)
Total Bankroll: $27.08 (-66.2%)
Maine Bet: Saturday, September 26 (Day No. 68)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Farmington Fairgrounds (Farmington, ME)
Race No. 3 (2:02p)
#1: Colnago (5-2 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 33% (22/67)
Total Bankroll: $158.80 (+58.8%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Friday, September 25 (Day No. 52)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at the Farmington Fair
- Handicapped and watched races at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Friday, September 25 (Day No. 52)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Created and scheduled player achievement posts
- Handicapped soccer games
- Updated player achievement posts
- Bought equipment for RSC Lab
- Researched equipment for RSC Lab
- Researched apparel options
- E-mailed apparel vendor about royalties payments
- Checked Community Partners schedules
- Checked registration for 2026-2027 player evaluations
- Texted with director about 2026-2027 roster offers
- Wrote draft of member update
- Texted with director about club logistics
- Wrote draft of director and committee member update
- Worked on 2026-2027 apparel collection
- Attended networking event at local university
Friday, September 25, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Friday, September 25 (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 UEFA Nations League (Europe)
Game No. 1 (2:45p)
Italy (+110)
Men's UEFA Nations League (Europe)
Game No. 2 (2:45p)
Turkey (+600)
Soccer Hit Rate: 55% (43/78)
Soccer Bankroll: $26.08 (-34.8%)
*Horse Racing*
Belmont Park (Elmont, NY)
Race No. 1 (1:10p)
#3: So Angelina (30-1 ML)
Race No. 2 (1:47p)
#4: Nitrogen (1-9 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 30% (23/76)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $3.00 (-92.5%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 43% (66/154)
Total Bankroll: $29.08 (-63.7%)
Maine Bet: Friday, September 25 (Day No. 67)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Farmington Fairgrounds (Farmington, ME)
Race No. 9 (3:54p)
#1: Spicey P (6-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 33% (22/66)
Total Bankroll: $160.80 (+60.8%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Wednesday, September 23 (Day No. 51)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at the Farmington Fair
- Handicapped races at Yonkers Raceway
- Handicapped and watched races at the Delaware County Fair
- Handicapped and watched races at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and the Delaware County Fair
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Thursday, September 24 (Day No. 51)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Created and scheduled player achievement post
- Handicapped soccer games
- Updated Community Partners' game schedules
- E-mailed Community Partner coaches
- Bought equipment for RSC Lab
- E-mailed sign vendor
- Updated to-do list
- Updated RSC Payroll Tracker spreadsheet
- Bought equipment for RSC Lab
- Tested equipment at RSC Lab
Thursday, September 24, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Thursday, September 24 (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 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Africa)
Game No. 1 (12p)
Mauritania (-135)
Men's Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Africa)
Game No. 2 (3p)
Tunisia (-235)
Soccer Hit Rate: 55% (42/76)
Soccer Bankroll: $27.08 (-32.3%)
*Horse Racing*
Belmont Park (Elmont, NY)
Race No. 1 (1:10p)
#2: Carpet City (7-2 ML)
Race No. 2 (1:45p)
#9: Bayfront (5-2 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 30% (22/74)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $4.00 (-90.0%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 43% (64/150)
Total Bankroll: $31.08 (-61.2%)
Lists: Bucket List Soccer Stadiums
(A series of lists of things.)
- Stadion An der Alten Försterei (FC Union Berlin)
- Camp Nou (FC Barcelona)
- San Siro (AC Milan, Inter Milan)
- Westfalenstadion (Borussia Dortmund)
- Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia (Como 1907)
- Millerntor-Stadion (FC St. Pauli)
- Johan Cruyff Arena (Ajax)
- La Bombonera (Boca Juniors)
- Stade Vélodrome (Marseille)
- Athletic Club Boise Stadium (AC Boise)
Maine Bet: Thursday, September 24 (Day No. 66)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Farmington Fairgrounds (Farmington, ME)
Race No. 2 (1:46p)
#2: No Small Wonder (2-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 32% (21/65)
Total Bankroll: $159.40 (+59.4%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Wednesday, September 23 (Day No. 50)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at the Farmington Fair
- Handicapped races at Yonkers Raceway
- Handicapped and watched races at the Delaware County Fair
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Wednesday, September 23 (Day No. 50)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Handicapped soccer games
- Created and scheduled Community Partner post
- Responded to messages from prospective 2026-2027 players
- E-mailed roster offers to prospective 2026-2027 players
- Texted coaches about 2026-2027 roster offers
- Responded to messages from prospective 2026-2027 players
- Reviewed college roster and prospective Icelandic players' biographies
- Updated RSC ID spreadsheet
- Checked 2026-2027 player evaluation registrations
- Posted RSC Lab teaser on social media platforms
- Tested RSC Lab sound system and netting
- Texted with director about member's volunteer paperwork
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
40/40 Bankroll: Wednesday, September 23 (Day No. 38)
(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*
Women's UEFA Europa League (Europe)
Game No. 1 (1:30p)
Ajax (-330)
Women's UEFA Champions League (Europe)
Game No. 2 (3p)
FC Barcelona (-3000)
Soccer Hit Rate: 54% (40/74)
Soccer Bankroll: $26.99 (-32.5%)
*Horse Racing*
Yonkers Raceway
Race No. 1 (6:45p)
#5: Bell's David (20-1 ML)
Race No. 2 (7:05p)
#1: Manferno (9-5 ML)
Horse Racing Hit Rate: 31% (22/72)
Horse Racing Bankroll: $5.00 (-87.5%)
*Total*
Total Hit Rate: 42% (62/146)
Total Bankroll: $31.99 (-60.0%)
Maine Bet: Wednesday, September 23 (Wager No. 65)
(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)
Farmington Fairgrounds (Farmington, ME)
Race No. 3 (2:02p)
#1 Clapton (5-1 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 33% (21/64)
Total Bankroll: $161.40 (+61.4%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Tuesday, September 22 (Day No. 49)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at Plainridge Park
- Handicapped races at Presque Isle
- Created and posted Crimson Pine race day graphics
- Handicapped and watched races at Plainridge Park
- Watched Crimson Pine's race
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