Memoirs + manifestos + musings of a horse racing managing partner + soccer club co-owner in Maine
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Headlines: U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Round No. 3 Review
The Open Division qualifying tournament for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is entering its final stage after 32 teams punched their ticket to the final round. After a busy Halloween weekend, there were some high-scoring drama, some impressive comebacks and some highlight reel goals as teams from around the country battled to try to be the US Open Cup’s next Cinderella story.
Maine Bet: Thursday, November 5 (Day No. 104)
(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 (1p)
#4: Valyrian Steel (9-2 ML)
Total Hit Rate: 31% (32/103)
Total Bankroll: $142.50 (+42.50%)
Road to the Maine Sire Stakes: Wednesday, November 4 (Day No. 91)
(A day-to-day look at the Ivory Pine Syndicate's efforts to compete in the Maine Sire Stakes.)
- Handicapped races at Bangor Raceway
Road to the U.S. Open Cup: Wednesday, November 4 (Day No. 91)
(A day-to-day look at the Rosevelt Soccer Club's efforts to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup.)
- Created and posted 2026-2027 Player Evaluation graphics on club socials
- Analyzed electoral results in core communities
- Prepared for RSC Lab sessions
- Coached RSC Lab sessions
- Prepared RSC Lab for rental






