Teresa Genaro

New York, Saratoga

Writer; teacher; feline friend; Scrabble fiend. NYR subscriber. DMs open. Don't ask what you can Google. Her2+. Cancer blog https://t.co/KgcLjRsvKr

Articles

The Return of Jayson Werth

2 weeks ago | saratogaliving.com | Teresa Genaro

When the New York Racing Association announced that the 2024 Belmont Stakes would be held at Saratoga Race Course because of the redevelopment of Belmont Park, some racing enthusiasts scoffed, suggesting that the shortened distance and different venue meant that the race wouldn’t be a “real” Belmont Stakes. Jayson Werth, one of the people who raised the August Belmont Trophy in the Saratoga winner’s circle last June 8, had no such concerns.
Favorites, contenders and long shots

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Teresa Genaro

After last year's Kentucky Derby, winning trainer Ken McPeek initially said he wasn't sure if he'd send Mystik Dan to run in the Preakness. Within days, McPeek made up his mind, and, to no one's surprise, Mystik Dan shipped to Pimlico, running a distant second to Seize the Grey. In three Grade 1 races since then, Mystik hasn't finished better than sixth; he was second by a nose in a modest stakes race at Oaklawn Park.
Maryland racing stakeholders nervously eye the future

3 weeks ago | theracingbiz.com | Teresa Genaro

Maryland racing stakeholders nervously eye the futureEven the most literal-minded observer couldn’t fail to miss the symbolism of the first race of the Pimlico spring meeting on Friday, May 9. When the starting gate doors failed to open simultaneously, the runners were off to a staggered start, with some getting a head start while others lagged behind.
Favorites, contenders and long shots

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Teresa Genaro

After three years in exile from Churchill Downs, Bob Baffert is back. The famed trainer was banned from the Louisville track in 2021 after his Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, failed a post-race blood test. Now, the man who is tied for the most Kentucky Derby wins (six) is back, though one of his two entries was scratched Thursday. However, his remaining entrant still has a shot to win. Handicapping the Derby is unlike handicapping pretty much any other race.
Favorites, contenders and long shots

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Teresa Genaro

"Lilies for the Fillies" isn't quite as well-known as "Run for the Roses," but the blanket of lilies that drapes over the winner of the Kentucky Oaks is no less coveted by those with connections to the 14 fillies running Friday at Churchill Downs. Last year's winner, Thorpedo Anna, went on to win Horse of the Year honors and end 2024 with earnings of $3.6 million.
Op-Ed: Heated industry defenses ignore backstretch workers

2 months ago | theracingbiz.com | Teresa Genaro

Op-Ed: Heated industry defenses ignore backstretch workersMore than a decade ago, I spoke with someone who ran a prominent organization that raised money to support injured backstretch workers. She spoke frankly about the challenges of her job, admitting that donors were far more likely to contribute to racehorse safety than they were to the people in whose hands their horses’ safety lies, particularly, she said, when those hands are the hands of immigrants.
Thread by @BklynBckstretch on Thread Reader App

Feb 22, 2025 | threadreaderapp.com | Teresa Genaro

"Saudi authorities continued their campaign to crack down on peaceful social media activity. On May 29, 2024, Saudi Arabia’s counterterrorism tribunal, the Specialized Criminal Court, convicted Asaad al-Ghamdi, 47, a Saudi teacher, of several criminal offenses... "related solely to his peaceful expression online.
Zoomies! Comedy at the Cat Cafe

Jan 3, 2025 | brooklynheightsblog.com | Teresa Genaro

Need a purrfect way to spend your Friday evenings? Head to the Brooklyn Cat Cafe on Montague St. for Zoomies, a monthly comedy show on the first Friday of the month. Tonight’s show is sold out, but tickets for the February show are on sale for $25. Comedians who have been featured on Max (fka HBO), Late Night, and Netflix will perform in the Cafe’s back room, with, of course, special appearances by the cats themselves. The event is BYOB and 18+. Follow the work of the Cafe on Facebook and Instagram.
Winter Art Benefit at the Cat Cafe

Nov 24, 2024 | brooklynheightsblog.com | Teresa Genaro

On Thursday, December 5, the Brooklyn Cat Cafe will open its first Winter Art Benefit show. The show will include work from artists across the country who have donated cat-themed work, all of which will be for sale. At least 50% of all sales will be donated to support the work of the Cafe.
Expert picks, odds and previews for the Classic and Saturday's other races

Nov 2, 2024 | nytimes.com | Teresa Genaro

Day 2 of the Breeder's Cup features eight Grade 1 races, including the much-anticipated Breeders' Cup Classic. To accommodate the college football schedule, the marquee race, called the Classic, is being run mid-card with a post time of 5:41 p.m. ET. TV coverage for Saturday's events starts at 2:00 p.m. on USA, shifting to NBC at 3:30 p.m. and going back to USA at 6:00 p.m. (All times Eastern.)You can also watch throughout the day on Fubo, Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.