The races in your scenario would look much different compared to who all made it for the finals next week.

USTA Director Mike Torcello is a great guy he was at the farm today. It's amazing who you run into at the Mark Ford training facility.

Mike and I go back quite aways when I started at Roosevelt I remember Mike coming around he was always very inquisitive asking a lot of questions.

Today he has become a successful USTA director. I could speak for most of us saying a big thank you to Mike for all he's done for the harness racing industry.

I wanted to talk to Mike for a little bit longer he had business to take care of with Mark and Joe Faraldo.

that was a gigantic mile by Gentlemans Club....another fresh horse who backed off the major races after limited success early similar to Diabolic Hill

Beau Jangles finished 5th so he can make the final but only 2 horses in the other 6 horse field..both longshots have a lower earnings than him

Redland Rocketman totally empty..supplement for nothing...they can only go so many big miles

Just watched the replay again...Gentleman's Club did go a big mile, but if Al Papi had gotten clearance I think he would have won. The final is so wide open. Will really depend upon the draw and trips.

Day 492, Ford must resign.

I had lunch with Joe and Ray today in Goshen. You know I was thinking Joe has done more for this business than most not only is he a top attorney but also knows the harness racing business like the back of his hand.

Joe is certainly an asset to this community of ours who has dedicated most of his life to harness racing. Speaking for most of us here we all certainly appreciate what Joe has done and what a great president he's been in the past. I also would like to say that since I've been stabled at the Mark Ford training facility that I have seen so many people that I haven't seen in years that actually means something to the business.

Ray what can you say about Ray,,, he's accomplished just about everything the hard way. Multiple stake and HAMBO winner a fabulous horseman a great guy..  I never really got to know Ray until recently he's a very sharp horseman I could see why he's won 1000s of races.

My wife and I have found a home in Campbell Hall which we will be closing on next month we look forward to being a part of this community in Orange County. Mark also introduced me to some of the politicians in town all very nice people.

Awesome. First or second week of December I can have a friend do an MLS search for closings in Campbell Hall, or I'll just head down the street to the county clerk. I'm sure you being involved so deeply in the game your name will JUMP off the list. Took a look and only two closings last month in Campbell Hall. Remember "G", Campbell Hall is Town Of Hamptonburgh, not Goshen. We can all drop by and welcome you to the neighborhood!