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8/16/2020 (Auburn, WA) Thursday night, August 13 was supposed to be the official race that we got to say “He’s Back!” Instead we saw the final run of one of…

8/14/2020 (Auburn, WA) Two more Stakes races in week 8 of the pandemic 2020 season and one of them a prep for the Longacres Mile. The Mount Rainier sent 7…

Picks for 8/12 and 8/13/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 8 (Katlama, WA) Two more great Stakes races this week on Thursday let’s see if I can bounce back from last…

8/11/2020 Simply can not take this whining any more from those charged with leading teams and programs. In a current Twitter discussion with a coach and one of his supporters…

8/10/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 9 “The Commute” By Bruce Williams Bruce Williams I commute for 45 minutes into Bellevue most days, giving me ample time to observe…

8/6/2020 (Auburn, Wa) Week 7 began on Wednesday with an 11-race card and a big Pick 5 carryover was hit with a massive pay-out just one result among many that…

Picks for 8/5 and 8/6/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 7 (Katlama, WA) Record pay in the Pick 5 yesterday and although I had my “All’s” in the right place I…

7/31/20 (Auburn, WA) The first two Stakes races of the 2020 Emerald Downs season were run Thursday night and featured 2-year-olds, the fillys in the Angie C and colts and…

7/29/2020 (Phoenix, AZ) June 2nd the sad news broke of the death of Tyrenn Smith. Tyrenn just finished his junior year at Kentwood High school and was killed in a…

Picks for 7/29 and 7/30/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 6 (Katlama, WA) I had a huge day with some big pays mostly on my straight bets win, place and show!…

7/27/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 7 “Permann” By Bruce Williams Hopefully everyone has the opportunity to have a best friend growing up–one whose parents know you as well…

7/23/20 (Auburn, WA) #2000! Jockey Juan Gutierrez recorded his 2,000th career win on Thursday evening at Emerald Downs when he guided Semi Sweet to victory with a nice move from…

Picks for 7/22 and 7/23/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 5 (Katlama, WA) Bounced back day and Juan Gutierrez still looking for career win #2,000. Let’s get to it! Larry’s Season…

7/21/2020 (Renton, WA) The WIAA Executive Board has divided up the upcoming sports schedule into 4 seasons instead of the traditional 3 in an effort to be able to offer…

7/21/2020 (Chehalis, WA) Lewis County is the latest to put the “Closed” sign up to outside teams coming in to play youth sports tournaments. County Health Officer Dr Rachel Wood…

7/20/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 6 “Walkabouts” By Bruce Williams Walking is generally my source of exercise these days, and I try to get out with the dog…

7/19/2020 (Updated 7/19/20 2pm) (Thurston County, WA) A group of friends were swimming in a pond near Millersylvania State Park Saturday afternoon when tragedy struck. 18-year-old Max Aunese jumped in…

7/17/2020 (Renton, WA) On Thursday, July 16, Governor Jay Inslee rolled back some of the conditions for those counties in phase 3 from allowing groups up to 50 back down…

Picks for 7/15 and 7/16/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 4 (Katlama, WA) Better than Wednesday but still lost a bit on the good side I am still a tiny bit…

7/13/20 “That Got me to Thinking…?” Chapter 5 “Free Stuff!” By Bruce Williams After 15 years, I got a new lawn mower because Old Steady had rusted through in one…