Aunt Kitty to Throw Out First Ball at Red Sox Game

Katherine (Kitty) Dooley, a member of the Royal Rooters of the Boston Red Sox, will throw out the first ball on Sunday in the Red Sox last game of the season. Aunt Kitty, who is the great aunt of my son-in-law Bill, is in her nineties and is among the most famous Red Sox fans along with her sister, Libby, who is deceased.

The Royal Rooters is the original fan club of the Red Sox going back one hundred years.

Libby is featured in the new DVD of "Rooters: The Birth of Red Sox Nation" to be released in early October.

Go Red Sox! Go Aunt Kitty!

Saturday Doghouse Posted

Saturday's Doghouse has been posted. Very bad card for a stakes day. Too many maidens and turf sprints.

The Spot Play on Friday was horrendous. Sorry. One of the horses was acting up in the gate, and the assistant starter must have done something to warrant a mention in the charts. Nevertheless, the race was a bunch of dogs, and I fell for it.

Still down for the meet. Hitting some but not enough.

Good luck!

Mr. X

Friday Spot Play

In the first race, the two favorites look to be much better than the rest of the field. My numbers say that both have the best lead times, closing times, and final times.

4 Smokin Sarah looks much the best time wise. What I don't like is that the horse hasn't had a work since her last race on August 9. While not unusual for cheap horses, I like to see a work before the race. Also, her trainer is one for twenty-three here. 6 Seventeen Love is an improving filly that could easily win. Has a work since last and trainer doing very well.

Will be short prices. Exacta box 4-6.

Wednesday's spot play lost all chance when the jock dueled with others and ran ridiculous early fractions.

Mr. X

Wednesday Spot Play

The 7th race is going to be tough. My numbers say that 5 Moon's Halo is ready to roll for Rick Violette and the West Point bunch. The horse was beaten by others but improved dramatically with blinkers in last.

I think he has a good shot stepping back from a mile. I will bet him to win.

The other interesting horse is 2 Court Folly who won big at this distance last year. He is 2nd off a layoff and will close with Calvin Borel.

Win bet on 5. Exacta box 2-5. Good luck.

Mr. X

Saturday for Next Doghouse

Went to the track today even though not fully recovered.

Hit the last race triple for half of $1033 thanks in part to Andy Serling on the DRF Seminar.

Had a good feel for the dirt races for a change.

Will post spot plays for the rest of the meet if I find something worth a bet.

Saturday may be my last trip for the meet, so I will likely post a Doghouse.

Mr. X

Travers Special Doghouse Posted

I have posted the Doghouse for the four stakes races for today. Hopefully, the rains hold off.

Still looking for a breakout day. Maybe today.

As always, go to Meet Mr. X and click on the Doghouse Confidential or go to the Racing Calendar.

Good luck today. Let's hope everyone comes home safe.

Mr. X

Will Not Post Doghouse for Friday

Mr. X is under the weather and will not be able to attend Minerals Day at the track.

I will not be able to post a card either for Friday, but I plan on posting the four stakes races on Saturday, Travers Day.

Sorry for the inconvenience, but I probably saved you some money. Did not do well on Wednesday, so I'll have to begin my comeback again.

Mr. X