In the wisdom of the ancient Hebrews: Better to light a candle than curse the darkness, and all that. Also from that faith tradition, specifically Esther 4: 16 — …if I perish, I perish. From more-modern times: In life, pain is obligatory; suffering is optional. And, after all that, the only thing you can control is your reaction; better to tame that fight-flight-freeze response! So when you tire of the news, Netflix, there’s the above video lede.
Good time also to embrace the philosophies of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and all the Stoics who have gone before. Also helpful:
Again, if you get something out of it, overcome your fear-based reptile brain, etc., then who cares if it’s woo or New Age-y? You’re not compelled to be a hero all the time, are you?
Yesterday:
Aqueduct 9
#12 Oneshotatforever ($22, BestLine Fair Odds 6.19-1)
Fair Grounds 2
#5 Olson ($21.80, BestLine Fair Odds 3.31-1)
Sam Houston Race Park 3
#10 Tapit City ($79.40, BestLine Fair Odds 7.70-1)
Laurel 6
#3 Raging Blaze ($45, BestLine Fair Odds 6.52-1)
Sunland 7
#3 Monterey Secret ($35.60, BestLine Fair Odds 6.25-1)
There were two selected Oaklawn races yesterday. There were five win-overlay wagers, and there was one winner, at $15-even.
WMF Report / Track-Trend Notes:
WMF Report / Track-Trend Notes for Saturday, March 14, 2020 – @racecharlestown 7f, @fairgroundsnola 6f, @FairmountParkIL 5f, @gulfstreampark 6f, @HollywoodMVRC 5 1/2f, 6f, @HollywoodPenn , @parxracing 6f are front; @fairgroundsnola 1m (T), @TampaBayDownsFL 1m (T) are rally.
— Cynthia Publishing Company (AIO V6 / BestLine) (@cpcbestline) March 14, 2020
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Today:
The Zongo Race Club suggests Laurel 4, 6, 7, 11, Take care of yourself.