Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Friday, September 18 (Day No. 45)

                                              

(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)

• Handicapped races at Belmont Park
• Handicapped and watched races at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Presque Isle Downs

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Thursday, September 17 (Day No. 44)

                                             

(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 Woodbine Mohawk Park
• Handicapped and watched races at Plainridge Park, Woodbine Mohawk Park, and Remington Park

Maine Bet: Thursday, September 17 (Day No. 61)

                                                              

(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)

Bangor Raceway (Bangor, ME)

Race No. 11 (5:20p) 

#5: So Rock 'N Roll (5-2 ML)

Total Hit Rate: 32% (19/60)

Total Bankroll: $160.60 (+60.6%) 

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Wednesday, September 16 (Day No. 43)

                                           

(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)

• Handicapped races at Bangor Raceway
• Listened to Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast (Steve Kornacki)
• Participated Maine Harness Horsemen's Association (MHHA) e-mail correspondence
• E-mailed campground superintendent at Cumberland Fairgrounds about campsites
• Checked "Ivory Pine Index: Woodbine Mohawk" handicapping spreadsheet
• E-mailed a MHHA board member about a potential meeting

40/40 Bankroll: Wednesday, September 16 (Day No. 31)

                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(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 Europa League (Europe)

Game No. 1 (3p)

Sunderland (-200)

Men's La Liga (Spain)

Game No. 2 (3:30p)

Barcelona (-1600)

Soccer Hit Rate: 53% (32/60)

Soccer Bankroll: $30.78 (-23.1%)

*Horse Racing*

Bangor Raceway (Bangor, ME)

Race No. 1 (3p)

#6: On Line (5-1 ML)

Race No. 2 (3:20p)

#4: Plus One (7-5 ML) 

Horse Racing Hit Rate: 31% (18/58)

Horse Racing Bankroll: $12.00 (-70.0%)

*Total*

Total Hit Rate: 42% (50/118)

Total Bankroll: $42.78 (-46.5%)

Maine Bet: Tuesday, September 16 (Day No. 60)

                                                             

(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)

Bangor Raceway (Bangor, ME)

Race No. 8 (5:34p) 

#5: Spicey P (3-1 ML)

Total Hit Rate: 32% (19/59)

Total Bankroll: $161.60 (+61.6%) 

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Tuesday, September 15 (Day No. 42)

                                          

(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)

• Handicapped races at Plainridge Park
• Prepared partnerships' tax returns
• Mailed partnerships' tax returns

40/40 Bankroll: Tuesday, September 15 (Day No. 30)

                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(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 Eredivisie (Netherlands)

Game No. 1 (2p)

Ajax (-900)

Men's Besta Deild (Iceland)

Game No. 2 (3:15p)

Breidablik (+340)

Soccer Hit Rate: 52% (30/58)

Soccer Bankroll: $26.90 (-32.8%)

*Horse Racing*

Plainridge Park (Plainville, MA)

Race No. 7 (4p)

#4: South St Dottie (4-1 ML)

Race No. 8 (4:20p)

#6: Gowestyounggrace (7-1 ML)

Horse Racing Hit Rate: 30% (17/56)

Horse Racing Bankroll: $13.00 (-67.5%)

*Total*

Total Hit Rate: 41% (47/114)

Total Bankroll: $39.90 (-50.1%)

Maine Bet: Tuesday, September 15 (Day No. 59)

                                                            

(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. 7 (4p) 

#4: South St Dottie (4-1 ML)

Total Hit Rate: 31% (18/58)

Total Bankroll: $157.00 (+57.0%) 

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Monday, September 14 (Day No. 41)

                                         

(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 and watched races at Plainridge Park
• Handicapped and watched races at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Tally: Monday, September 14, 2026

 

Maine Bet: Monday, September 14 (Day No. 58)

                                                           

(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. 11 (5:20p) 

#2: Ranaldi (9-2 ML)

Total Hit Rate: 30% (17/57)

Total Bankroll: $144.00 (+44.0%) 

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Sunday, September 13 (Day No. 40)

                                       

(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)

• Handicapped races at Bangor Raceway and Woodbine Mohawk Park
• Handicapped and watched races at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Tally: Sunday, September 13, 2026

 

Maine Bet: Sunday, September 13 (Day No. 57)

                                                           

(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)

Bangor Raceway (Bangor, ME)

Race No. 10 (3:28p) 

#4: Spicey P (4-1 ML)

Total Hit Rate: 30% (17/56)

Total Bankroll: $145.00 (+45.0%)

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Saturday, September 12 (Day No. 39)

                                      

(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)

• Handicapped races at Churchill Downs
• Bought pastries for Team Graffam caretakers
• Bought carrots for horses
• Visited with Crimson Pine and Tayra
• Talked with trainer, partner, and caretakers
• Handicapped and watched races at Bangor Raceway, Churchill Downs, and Woodbine Racetrack
• Handicapped and watched races at Canterbury Park, Charles Town, Louisiana Downs,  

Tally: Saturday, September 12, 2026

 

Maine Bet: Saturday, September 12 (Day No. 56)

                                                          

(This series will feature a daily Win wager on a pacer or trotter racing at a Maine track and/or owned by Maine connections.)

Bangor Raceway (Bangor, ME)

Race No. 3 (3:44p) 

#7: Harriman (2-1 ML)

Total Hit Rate: 31% (17/55)

Total Bankroll: $146.00 (+46.0%)

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Saturday, September 12 (Day No. 38)

                                     

(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)

• Handicapped races at Delaware Park
• Texted with assistant trainer about barn visit logistics
• E-mailed partner about partner information
• Updated partner information
• Attended Maine Harness Horsemen's Association (MHHA) meeting
• Handicapped and watched races at Churchill Downs
• Handicapped and watched races at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Tally: Friday, September 11, 2026