While you are going about your day, and the days that come, stop for maybe even just a moment and think about Charles Simon. Racing doesn't have better friends than Chuck, as even if you don't know him, if you love this game, he is a good friend.

this is an absolutely bananas complaint to have about the Vice President of the United States

My first thought, too

The donations were made. Thank you everyone for participating!

The Commission has posted the veterinary records for the Sire Stakes and International Trot to be held at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday. gaming.ny.gov

Baltimore County Animal Services is bringing their Cuddle Shuttle back to The Yard tomorrow! Visit the Cuddle Shuttle outside of Gate C to adopt your new furry friend. All adoption fees are waived.

Next Up: The 2024 $1,000,000 MGM YONKERS INTERNATIONAL TROT! Best of luck to all the connections and bettors…

Jiggy Jog S absolutely crushes in the $1 million Yonkers International Trot!

No racing in New York this week but a return from Saratoga means that our retired racehorse (Morality Clause) got to return home 😍

Reports of her demise have been greatly exaggerated. The famous Coney Island Cyclone is back!!!

Amen to this

Another great West Wing line that should apply to life...."it's not our job to appeal to the lowest common denominator, it's our job to raise it."

Mt. Greylock, as seen from Vermont

Does anyone in Albany NY area know anything about creation of Wallenberg Park or addition of plaques honoring 2 other men who also saved hundreds of Jews from the Holocaust?

Chuck was one of the first people to support the Beckwith vs. Prat match race and help me brainstorm ideas! He always enjoyed watching afternoon racing with us at the harness track! Rest Easy Chuck

I can't pretend to have known Charles Simon well, we interacted here and had one long, Saratoga closing evening parking lot conversation when surely I should have been packing but am glad I wasn't, but a world with far too few good humans in it lost a good human and racing (1/2)

has lost as fierce of an ally as it had. My heart aches for those who knew him better. May we all do better by each other, the horses, and the game in his honor, and may his memory be a blessing. (2/2)

It will be easy to acknowledge how much Chuck Simon is loved and respected by his peers, industry professionals, fellow horseplayers and fans. It will be impossible to replace his passion, intelligence and mirth in all of our lives, as none of us ever knew anyone like him.. 💔