The Free Play:
On selected racing days, Dr. Jim Park or his son Kevin,
will choose a race
to handicap. We will give you their analyses, and selections at the
bottom of the page.
We are certain that you will find this area very insightful.
Dr. "Jim," a retired Psychologist, writes the "blogs."
Kevin posts the "selections."
Our Gapfire.com site since 2004 has given horseplayers an "edge" on which
are the very best of race number contenders nearly every day, every race!
Kevin Park's Play of the day:
Trump's Golden Age Of America?
Part 95. "An Outrageous Letter?"
Andrew Coyne, who writes for Canada's Globe and Mail,
is one of our most respected journalists. I don't always agree with him, but
I value his observations and pay attention to his opinions. He's no fan of
President Trump. However, his opinions have been formed through careful
deliberations, reason and logic. They do not have the emotional irrationalities
that so often accompany Trump Derangement Syndrome.
At any rate, last month Andrew wisely observed that -If Donald Trump
says something outrageous today, next week he'll say something even more
outrageous, and after that even more and more outrageous as time goes by.
Well, certainly in the last two months Andrew's observation has held true.
In the last blog I mentioned how offensive President Trump's comments about
the Reiners were. This past week he's managed to upset Europe, create a
threat to N.A.T.O, and has Putin dancing with glee.
He did all of that with his "Bull In A China Shop" threats about
capturing Greenland one way or another.
Now let me loudly declare,
"I agree with President Trump.
The U.S.A. should control Greenland and its Defense."
Trump is right. There are only 57,000 citizens on that large island.
As Russia and China infiltrate Arctic waters more and more,
there is no way that Denmark and Greenland can fend off their
incursions. They'll be totally reliant on N.A.T.O. and so far the U.S.A.
has been the only N.A.T.O. nation that has shown any interest in
Greenland's defense since World War II.
For a man who is supposed to be such a brilliant "Art of the Deal" maker,
he's sure bungled up this potential Greenland acquisition. He should
have spent months, if not years, quietly negotiating with the powers that
be in Greenland and Denmark, while rebuilding old U.S.A. Air Bases that are
scattered throughout the island. That could have been done along with a
soft-pitch advertising campaign that would gently persuade Greenlanders
the value of becoming Americans.
Unfortunately, that wasn't done and it is probably too late to even consider
that "soft sell" idea again. He's upset too many other World leaders.
Fifty years from now or perhaps sooner, the World will regret it if America
has not taken control of Greenland and its mineral resources.
Unsurprisingly, he once again sabotaged his status on the World stage
by threatening several European countries with tariffs for not supporting
his quest for Greenland. That response was followed up by an "outrageously
juvenile letter" to the PM of Norway. Parts of it are below. He wrote:
"Dear Jonas,
Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize
for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation
to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant,
but can now think about what is good and proper for the United
States of America.
Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China,...
I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding,...
Thank you! President DJT"
The contents of that letter have left a lot of people (including myself) wondering
if this man has experienced some recent significant "cognitive slippage."
Even the simplest of souls can see the pouty childishness, narcissism, and
neediness to be viewed in the highest grandeur, that resides in the words
of that letter. Some Democrats want The Twenty-Fifth Amendment invoked.
The Irish Star said that Trump had "an unhinged tantrum." Continued
(Readers have permission to copy and e-mail any of my blogs to acquaintances.)
YouTube Video #1.---->"Trump Wants Greenland" (CNN)
The Gapfire Free Play Area Saturday January 24 2026
For Thursday's Race 7 at Fair Grounds our Quickgaps were 5-10-8-7.
Result: "Yes!" 7/1/9 Quickgap #7 $11.30 Win Kevin's Exacta $ 66.40
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For Saturday's Race 9 at Aqueduct our Quickgaps were 6-5-3-1.
Result: Kevin's key race was canceled due to inclement weather.
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For Thursday's Race 8 at Aqueduct our Quickgaps were 5-8-1-2.
Result: "Yes!" 5/9/2 Quickgap #5 $3.30 W Kevin's Ex $21.20 (Tri $197.80)
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For Friday's Race 2 at Fair Grounds our Quickgaps were 2-5-8-1.
Kevin played 1 unit to win and 3 units to place on #8 Such a Pickle
and Exacta 1-5-8 / 1-2-3-5-7-8.
Result: "Yes!" Quickgaps 2/1/5 #2 $4.70 W - Not played on top, too chalky!
Kevin will post a play for Saturday by 1 p.m. EST. Best luck at the ponies!
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Dr. "Jim," a retired Psychologist, writes the "blogs."
Kevin posts the "selections."
Our Gapfire.com site since 2004 has given horseplayers an "edge" on which
are the very best of race number contenders nearly every day, every race!
Kevin Park's Play of the day:
Saturday January 24 2026
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Trump's Golden Age Of America?
Part 95. "An Outrageous Letter?"
Andrew Coyne, who writes for Canada's Globe and Mail,
is one of our most respected journalists. I don't always agree with him, but
I value his observations and pay attention to his opinions. He's no fan of
President Trump. However, his opinions have been formed through careful
deliberations, reason and logic. They do not have the emotional irrationalities
that so often accompany Trump Derangement Syndrome.
At any rate, last month Andrew wisely observed that -If Donald Trump
says something outrageous today, next week he'll say something even more
outrageous, and after that even more and more outrageous as time goes by.
Well, certainly in the last two months Andrew's observation has held true.
In the last blog I mentioned how offensive President Trump's comments about
the Reiners were. This past week he's managed to upset Europe, create a
threat to N.A.T.O, and has Putin dancing with glee.
He did all of that with his "Bull In A China Shop" threats about
capturing Greenland one way or another.
Now let me loudly declare,
"I agree with President Trump.
The U.S.A. should control Greenland and its Defense."
Trump is right. There are only 57,000 citizens on that large island.
As Russia and China infiltrate Arctic waters more and more,
there is no way that Denmark and Greenland can fend off their
incursions. They'll be totally reliant on N.A.T.O. and so far the U.S.A.
has been the only N.A.T.O. nation that has shown any interest in
Greenland's defense since World War II.
For a man who is supposed to be such a brilliant "Art of the Deal" maker,
he's sure bungled up this potential Greenland acquisition. He should
have spent months, if not years, quietly negotiating with the powers that
be in Greenland and Denmark, while rebuilding old U.S.A. Air Bases that are
scattered throughout the island. That could have been done along with a
soft-pitch advertising campaign that would gently persuade Greenlanders
the value of becoming Americans.
Unfortunately, that wasn't done and it is probably too late to even consider
that "soft sell" idea again. He's upset too many other World leaders.
Fifty years from now or perhaps sooner, the World will regret it if America
has not taken control of Greenland and its mineral resources.
Unsurprisingly, he once again sabotaged his status on the World stage
by threatening several European countries with tariffs for not supporting
his quest for Greenland. That response was followed up by an "outrageously
juvenile letter" to the PM of Norway. Parts of it are below. He wrote:
"Dear Jonas,
Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize
for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation
to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant,
but can now think about what is good and proper for the United
States of America.
Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China,...
I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding,...
Thank you! President DJT"
The contents of that letter have left a lot of people (including myself) wondering
if this man has experienced some recent significant "cognitive slippage."
Even the simplest of souls can see the pouty childishness, narcissism, and
neediness to be viewed in the highest grandeur, that resides in the words
of that letter. Some Democrats want The Twenty-Fifth Amendment invoked.
The Irish Star said that Trump had "an unhinged tantrum." Continued
(Readers have permission to copy and e-mail any of my blogs to acquaintances.)
YouTube Video #1.---->"Trump Wants Greenland" (CNN)
The Gapfire Free Play Area Saturday January 24 2026
For Thursday's Race 7 at Fair Grounds our Quickgaps were 5-10-8-7.
Result: "Yes!" 7/1/9 Quickgap #7 $11.30 Win Kevin's Exacta $ 66.40
***********************************
For Saturday's Race 9 at Aqueduct our Quickgaps were 6-5-3-1.
Result: Kevin's key race was canceled due to inclement weather.
***********************************
For Thursday's Race 8 at Aqueduct our Quickgaps were 5-8-1-2.
Result: "Yes!" 5/9/2 Quickgap #5 $3.30 W Kevin's Ex $21.20 (Tri $197.80)
***********************************
For Friday's Race 2 at Fair Grounds our Quickgaps were 2-5-8-1.
Kevin played 1 unit to win and 3 units to place on #8 Such a Pickle
and Exacta 1-5-8 / 1-2-3-5-7-8.
Result: "Yes!" Quickgaps 2/1/5 #2 $4.70 W - Not played on top, too chalky!
Kevin will post a play for Saturday by 1 p.m. EST. Best luck at the ponies!
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