Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Sunday, September 20 (Day No. 47)

                                                

(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 Belmont Park

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Saturday, September 19 (Day No. 46)

                                               

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

• Handicapped races at Parx Racing
• Checked Crimson Pine's entry
• Worked on partnership finances
• Handicapped and watched races at Parx Racing
• Handicapped and watched races at Belmont Park, Louisiana Downs, Parx Racing, Woodbine Mohawk Park

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Thursday, September 10 (Day No. 37)

                                    

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

• Handicapped races at Plainridge Park
• Updated partners' information
• Updated partnership tax information
• E-mailed with partners about partners' information
• Updated partnership tax information
• Updated partners' information
• E-mailed partner about partners' info
• Coordinated barn visit with partner

Tally: Thursday, September 10, 2026

 

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Wednesday, September 9 (Day No. 36)

                                   

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

• Handicapped races at Kentucky Downs
• Handicapped and watched races at Kentucky Downs
• Handicapped races at Bangor Raceway
• Handicapped and watched races at Kentucky Downs

Tally: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

 

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Tuesday, September 8 (Day No. 35)

                                  

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

• Handicapped races at Plainridge Park
• Updated to-do list
• Texted with co-owner and trainer to check on Crimson Pine's post-race condition
• E-mailed Crimson Pine partner update to Crimson Pine partners
• E-mailed with Crimson Pine partner
• E-mailed Tayra partners for partner information

Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Monday, September 7 (Day No. 34)

                                 

(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 Saratoga Race Course
• Created and posted Crimson Pine race day graphics
• Handicapped and watched races at Saratoga Race Course
• Handicapped and watched races at Plainridge Park
• Watched Crimson Pine's race
• Talked with co-owner and trainer about Crimson Pine's race
• Handicapped and watched races at Kentucky Downs