Joe D. captures the beauty of mornings at the track.

Here is a really nice piece from Joe Drape of the New York Times, about a visit to Saratoga during training hours. Joe captures the beauty of mornings at the track. Every owner should come out regularly in the mornings, and every fan/handicapper should have the opportunity to hang out on the "backside" in the mornings occasionally. There is a wealth to learn and understand about the "game" that is only possible during training hours, up close to the horses and the people who care for and train them.