Well, Skedaddle finally broke his maiden in his first start as a 6YO. He had been given a series of long slow workouts by all time leading trainer at Finger Lakes, Michael Ferraro. So, I knew the horse would be in top shape for this race. The only question in my mine was the distance and the fact that he was facing a horse who was an overwhelming favorite. However, I think the horse is bred for distance on both the dam side and on the sire side. In addition, the big favorite was shipping in from Belmont off of two pretty good races but both were on the grass. Since this was his first start on the dirt, he was a vulnerable favorite. Skedaddle took his time down the backstretch, made a quick move form 6th to 2nd around the far turn and pulled away from the leader between the 1/8th pole and the finish line to win by 6 lengths.
I finally got a response from NYRA regarding tickets. It appears that there are several classes of racegoers who come before the season ticket holders. Therefore, I should be thankful I have tickets at all.
As was stated in the email, the seats belong to NYRA and they distribute them as they see fit. After all, there is such a great clamor for seats listed as in the sun and normally not sold until the night before the races. Maybe I sho uld hope for monsoon rains on Travers day. That should cure anyone else of wanting these seats for only the Travers.
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