I don’t go to Aqueduct often enough. It would be easy to blame the powers that be for not putting any money into the place, but that’s a poor excuse. The fact that I can take the subway to see horse racing and consistently neglect the option is squarely on me. It’s something I should rectify, as this year’s Queens County Stakes demonstrates that there’s still some excellent racing on display in Ozone Park.
Of course, I can always write for Paddy’s Picks. Sometimes, I just find a race I like and this year’s Queens County Stakes fits that bill. It’s a really well-composed field, featuring an army of talented allowance runners and some classier types trying to pick up a quick check. It struck me as the perfect Sunday afternoon race, and I’d love to share it with all of you. Let’s get to business.