Well, opening day has gotten into full swing at Saratoga, and it's everything anyone could ask for: tight races, great weather and a solid crowd. The only problem (or near problem) was that John Velazquez narrowly avoided serious injury in the meet's very first race when he became unseated from his mount, Massoud. Velazquez hit the ground hard and may have gotten clipped by another horse, but he got up and it riding the rest of the day. He's a favorite to be the meet's leading rider, so that could have been a big blow.
As usual, this place is electric with people walking around and racing back on at the Spa. The weather is so good, it can only get worse (i.e. hotter, wetter) from here on. At least we know the racing will still be good.
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