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By Sean Clancy

Todd Pletcher says it’s not a two-horse race. Jerry Hollendorfer says it’s not a two-horse race.  

By Sean Clancy

Alan Goldberg thought about coming to Saratoga for the West Point Thursday. Then he thought better of it.

Gerald Hobby called his son Steve Hobby and told him about Louie Gomez’s son.

By Mike Kane

Prior to the third race, California-based trainer Jerry Hollendorder watched his Alabama contender Blind Luck school in the paddock. Blind Luck has won four of six starts this year, including the Kentucky Oaks.

By Sean Clancy

Wednesday morning. 10 o’clock. Clocker stand. Turf works.

Dear Mr. Sheppard,

Steve Hobby pulled off his tie halfway between the winner’s circle and the Trustees’ Room Saturday. His work was finished. 

First thing Friday morning, Chuck Lawrence walked Coax Liberty around Graham Motion’s barn. Still dark, the day was just coming to life as groom Bernie Sanchez cleaned Coax Liberty’s stall and some old friends of Lawrence’s parked their car next to Motion’s barn. 

High praise for The Chief

Just like old times.