Latest column by Steve

[Suffolk Shippers]

I agree, the new piece was indeed a sparkling one. I think more than anything it shows how ones passion can blossom into heights never imagined previously.

Like Bykster, I find Saratoga to be one of the few remaining pure entities in this country. It's tough for someone outside of horse racing (be it a fan or having a vested interest in the game) to see the outright glamour of Saratoga. I know when I tell friends I am going to spend a week up there, I sometimes get some crossed eyed looks, probably wondering why I'm not spending my money going to Aruba or some place exotic. My girlfriend still actually drops those looks at me still...and she should know better!

Truth be told, there is no place on earth I would rather be during the summer.
I love driving out through western Massachusetts and up through the Adirondacks with the windows down, living out of a suitcase in a woodsy hotel, and spending a week getting up early to have breakfast at Saratoga and watch some workouts...come back for a read of the paper and a nap before post time. Enjoy the races and head back for another night on the local scene.

It's the best.