Night Officer

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Talking about this race on ATR later...

Of interest in here for historic reasons is Pletcher's Claiborne homebred CONGO. His family dates to E.P. Taylor, including patriarch WINDFIELDS, Taylor's first breeding shed product. Also notable on Congo's page is third dam FRANFRELUCHE, the Canadian filly that was a fine runner but especially prolific mare getting 18 foals including L'ENJOLEUR (Canadian HOY) and LA VOYAGEUSE (3X Canadian Champion). Franfreluche was also involved in an American version of the Shergar story (of sorts), having been stolen from Claiborne in 1977 and found on a family farm 5 months later. (The family had found her wandering down a road near their farm). All three were crowning achievements in the racing empire of famed Quebecois titan Jean-Louis Levesque, who died in his 80's while I was living in Montreal. He was a remarkable man on many levels, and long a role model for French-Canadian achievement.

Congo may or may not be much, but a Pletcher stat of note is that since June 24, his FTS have won 7 of 15 debuts... Pletcher also unviels ORALE VATO in this race.

I didn't know you once lived in Montreal...I have a serious weakness for Schartz's Montreal Smoked meat and their fries every 3years or so. I too remember that bizarre kidnapping of Franfreluche, when she was carrying a Secretariat foal I believe it was.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by CSC

I didn't know you once lived in Montreal...I have serious weakness for Schartz's Montreal Smoked meat and their fries every 3years or so. I too remember that bizarre kidnapping of Franfreluche, when she was carrying a Secretariat foal I believe it was.

Lived in Montreal 10 years. 1990-1999. 2 years in St. Adele in the Laurentians and 7.5 years downtown on St. Mathieu below St. Catherine St. To say I enjoyed my time there immensely is an understatement.

Schwartz's has been eclipsed as Montreal's best Smoked Meat over the last 10 years. My friend Elliot Kligman's family business, Dunn's Famous Smoked Meat , is a much more consistant product. Visit next time you go to MTL.

And as a matter of fact, visitors to Saratoga can enjoy Dunn's Famous Smoked Meat sandwiches at Saratoga at my Carolina & Co. Cafe across from the Carousel.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Lived in Montreal 10 years. 1990-1999. 2 years in St. Adele in the Laurentians and 7.5 years downtown on St. Mathieu below St. Catherine St. To say I enjoyed my time there immensely is an understatement.

Schwartz's has been eclipsed as Montreal's best Smoked Meat over the last 10 years. My friend Elliot Kligman's family business, Dunn's Famous Smoked Meat , is a much more consistant product. Visit next time you go to MTL.

And as a matter of fact, visitors to Saratoga can enjoy Dunn's Famous Smoked Meat sandwiches at Saratoga at my Carolina & Co. Cafe across from the Carousel.

Never heard of Dunn's before, if it's better than Schwartz's that's really saying something. I like my smoked meat on the medium side, the fattier the better. Next time we are there, we will give it a go. Thanks!