Swifty is an excellent uncle. He really loves hanging out with this nephews and has brought 2 of them to the track. On Belmont Stakes day we were joined by Mrs. Swifty, Ma & Pa Swifty and his nephew Nate.

On his birthday this year, we took a big fun group of folks to Belmont, among that big fun group was his nephew Ted. Ted is probably in 5th or 6th grade (Swifty, how old is he?). The day before our outting Swifty showed Ted the basics of handicapping… he got it right away and was into it.

He always lets his family know when he’s going to the track or the “the office” in case they want him to place a wager for them. Ok, Swifty is an excellent family member, not just an excellent Uncle. Last night he forwards me this email, subject “Help from Ted”. He had asked to Ted to send him his thoughts on the Juvenile & Classic.

Hey Adam, how you doing. Long Time No See

Well, about the two races

For the Juvenile: My favorite is Smarty Deb, he has a good dirt record and he one of the few horses that have raced this distance before so I have good hopes for her.

And for the Classic: My favorite would have to be Curlin, of course, he is a great horse and has a great dirt record. Also, he has raced this distance before.

I hope I made good choices!

PS: Guess what I just got……Braces! We’ll send a picture to you later!

Thanks for letting me help! Hope you win!!!

Love,

Ted

It’s a tough call between Ted using distance and surface to make his choices or the fact that he just got braces as my favorite part. Too bad he’s not coming with us! Next time.