Baze, Bing, Biz, Baffert, Bayern, Baseball and Billy. Oh Boy!

     Do you ever feel like there is so much to say, and so very little time to say it? That is the case for me today as the ebbs and tides, and the highs and lows of life, are swirling around me this morning. So I thought putting my thoughts into a short, compact list might be just the ticket. And away they go, as race caller Trevor Denman would say at the start of a race at Del Mar...

1. Baze, Bing...jockey Tyler Baze won the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Sunday at Del Mar aboard upsetter Big Macher. I love the fact that the "kid" from Renton, Washington wins the race named after the "crooner" from Tacoma, Washington. Last month Tyler won  the Grade 1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. After dealing with the loss of his cousin and fellow jockey Michael Baze a few years ago, then dealing with his suspension for alcohol abuse last year, it looks like the talented rider from the most legendary clan of jockeys in America is back. And he means Biz. And away they go.....
2. Biz, Baffert, Bayern...Fed Biz also meant Biz this past weekend at Del Mar as he romped to an easy 5 1/4 length victory in track record time of 1:41.00. Whose record did he break? Only the amazing Zenyatta's! What a Bizzzzy weekend it was for Mr. Bob Baffert. He had to win the San Diego handicap at Del Mar with Fed Biz, AND win the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on the other side of the country as Bayern upset Unbeatable.....hmmm..I meant Untapable. Those that follow me here know that Bayern was an IC1 winner for me @ juicy 9-1 odds on the Belmont Stakes day undercard. Look for more from  this colt moving forward. He has much talent and the guidance of a hall of fame trainer who wins big races "once in a while." And here's the pitch, and it looks like a change-up...
3. Baseball... it is a change-up. The best one in the game. It belongs to Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez who last week against the Orioles in Seattle tied Tom Seaver's Major League Record set way back in 1971 for 13 consecutive starts of 7 plus innings while giving up 2 runs or less. I look for King Felix to break the mark in his next start on #HappyFelixDay, which is now my favorite day of the week. I will keep insisting what I have been for the last couple of weeks....#CyYoung4Felix...And away they go.....
4. Billy...I will always remember one piece of advice my sweet Mother gave to me many years ago. My Mother, who has the most beautiful blue eyes in the world, once told me to always wear shirts that matched my eyes, which closely resemble hers. It was excellent advice. Thank you Mom. I remember wearing my bright orange, navy,and red sweater a lot back in the 80's because you gave it to me. It's my lucky sweater. I was wearing it when I got a hole in one, and when I stood in the winners circle at Longacres in Renton, Washington. I still have the sweater you gave me Mom and will treasure it always, but going forward I think I will heed your advice, (which may have come after seeing me wear my lucky sweater so often,) and stick to blue, aqua, and teal colors. I love you Mom....Always and forever.