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 32. Is Anything Sacred Anymore?
As a growing teenager many years ago, one of my favorite cartoon characters was
Major Amos B. Hoople. When he was shocked, surprised, or annoyed by something,
he was given to saying the mild expletive "Egad!"
When I saw this year's White House plans for Easter, I too was given to saying ~
"Egad! Is nothing sacred anymore.
Does everything have to be about making money?"
Keep in mind that Easter Sunday is probably one of the holiest days of the year on
the Christian calendar. It is a day of reflection commemorating the resurrection
of Jesus from the dead. Well, that's what the Easter holiday is supposedly for.
But over the last 100 years, with the arrival of radio, TV, and movies, Church
attendance has fallen and so has belief in Religions.
If you ask the next 100 people under 30 that you meet on the street for
"the meaning of Easter," don't be surprised if 75% (or more), don't have
a clue. I suppose some will say it's about the beginning of Spring or Spring Break
or the end of March Madness or Easter eggs or whatever.
Speaking of Easter eggs, that is where my "Egad!" started.
Since 1878 The White House has made its South lawn available on Easter to children
13 and under to roll Easter eggs and play little games and contests. Over the years,
the event grew in popularity to the point that kids have to enter a lottery to
be accepted. For several years now, the event has been hosted by "Private Donors."
Their names were also kept "Private."
Well, times change. President's change.
Wouldn't you know it. The Trump White House has sold "Advertising Opportunities" for the Egg Roll.
Tier 1 Sponsors ---> $200,000
Tier 2 Sponsors ---> $100,000
Tier 3 Sponsors ---> $75,000
(The Egg Board donated 30,000 eggs for this Easter event.)
Sponsors will get to dine with President Trump and Melania. They will also be
given free tickets to bring several children to the Egg Roll. Sure, it'll be a grand time.
Of course Easter Eggs have a long spiritual significance dating back to
the earliest Christians. They symbolize rebirth, fertility, the resurrection
of Jesus, the shell being his tomb. It is doubtful though that any of that
will be mentioned as the kiddies do their egg rolling.
Personally, I find the idea of advertising at The White House as
"tacky, tasteless, and classless!" But that's me. Not many others
seem to be bothered by it.
Can't we escape "commercialization" just for a day? It seems not.
Even the boards of NHL games are plastered with ads that I don't like.
(Please note that here at "WWW.GAPFIRE.COM," our main form of advertising
is "Word of Mouth." We don't let other sponsors on our site.)
At any rate, it looks like religion and spirituality take a back seat in our brave new
mad world. You might be interested to know that The White House Faith Advisor
since February 2025 is televangelist Paula White.
I considered asking Paula what she thinks about the "commercialization
of Easter." Then I found out that she's quite an entrepreneur too.
If any of us want to give her a gift of $1,000 or more, Paula will give
7 Easter blessings based on Exodus 23. (See-->Trump's Faith Advisor)
(What type of a faith advisor wants to charge anyone to give blessings?)
All I can say to that is,~
"EGADS! I'm gobsmacked! Is anything free of commercialization anymore ?
(Warning! The SNL video below is sacrilegious. Don't watch if easily offended.)
(Readers have permission to copy and e-mail any of my blogs to acquaintances.)
YouTube Video #1----->"Easter and Commercialization? (SNL) "
YouTube Video #2.---->"Paula White's - Good Friday Communion Service (Free) "
The Gapfire Free Play Area Thursday April 24 2025
For Friday's Race 8 at Tampa Bay Downs our Quickgaps were 1-3-7-8..
Result: "Yes!" 3/1/8 Quickgap #3 $5.00 Win (Favorite - not played on top.)
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For Saturday's Race 7 at Gulfstream our Quickgaps were 2-6-7-(5-9)..
Result: "Yes!" Kevin"s key #2 Slew Diva $8.20 Win $4.50 P (No Ex. 2/4/9)
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For Thursday, our Cable provider was sabotaged and a Free Play couldn't be posted.
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For Friday's Race 10 at Oaklawn our Quickgaps were 3-9-2-(11-12)..
Result: "Yes!" 2/6/9 Quickgap #2 Speaking Loud $33.00 Win (Not played on top.)
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For Sunday's Race 5 at Santa Anita our Quickgaps were 3-2-5-10)..
Kevin played 1 Betting Unit Win and 3 Units Place on #5 Bob's Blue Moon.
and Exactas 3-5-10/2-3-5-9-10.
Result: "Yes!" 10/9/5 Quickgao #10 $5.70 W Kevin's Ex $47.80 (Tri $372.40)
Kevin will post a play for Thursday by 1 p.m. EDT Good 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:
Thursday April 24 2025
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Trump's Golden Age Of America?
Part 32. Is Anything Sacred Anymore?
As a growing teenager many years ago, one of my favorite cartoon characters was
Major Amos B. Hoople. When he was shocked, surprised, or annoyed by something,
he was given to saying the mild expletive "Egad!"
When I saw this year's White House plans for Easter, I too was given to saying ~
"Egad! Is nothing sacred anymore.
Does everything have to be about making money?"
Keep in mind that Easter Sunday is probably one of the holiest days of the year on
the Christian calendar. It is a day of reflection commemorating the resurrection
of Jesus from the dead. Well, that's what the Easter holiday is supposedly for.
But over the last 100 years, with the arrival of radio, TV, and movies, Church
attendance has fallen and so has belief in Religions.
If you ask the next 100 people under 30 that you meet on the street for
"the meaning of Easter," don't be surprised if 75% (or more), don't have
a clue. I suppose some will say it's about the beginning of Spring or Spring Break
or the end of March Madness or Easter eggs or whatever.
Speaking of Easter eggs, that is where my "Egad!" started.
Since 1878 The White House has made its South lawn available on Easter to children
13 and under to roll Easter eggs and play little games and contests. Over the years,
the event grew in popularity to the point that kids have to enter a lottery to
be accepted. For several years now, the event has been hosted by "Private Donors."
Their names were also kept "Private."
Well, times change. President's change.
Wouldn't you know it. The Trump White House has sold "Advertising Opportunities" for the Egg Roll.
Tier 1 Sponsors ---> $200,000
Tier 2 Sponsors ---> $100,000
Tier 3 Sponsors ---> $75,000
(The Egg Board donated 30,000 eggs for this Easter event.)
Sponsors will get to dine with President Trump and Melania. They will also be
given free tickets to bring several children to the Egg Roll. Sure, it'll be a grand time.
Of course Easter Eggs have a long spiritual significance dating back to
the earliest Christians. They symbolize rebirth, fertility, the resurrection
of Jesus, the shell being his tomb. It is doubtful though that any of that
will be mentioned as the kiddies do their egg rolling.
Personally, I find the idea of advertising at The White House as
"tacky, tasteless, and classless!" But that's me. Not many others
seem to be bothered by it.
Can't we escape "commercialization" just for a day? It seems not.
Even the boards of NHL games are plastered with ads that I don't like.
(Please note that here at "WWW.GAPFIRE.COM," our main form of advertising
is "Word of Mouth." We don't let other sponsors on our site.)
At any rate, it looks like religion and spirituality take a back seat in our brave new
mad world. You might be interested to know that The White House Faith Advisor
since February 2025 is televangelist Paula White.
I considered asking Paula what she thinks about the "commercialization
of Easter." Then I found out that she's quite an entrepreneur too.
If any of us want to give her a gift of $1,000 or more, Paula will give
7 Easter blessings based on Exodus 23. (See-->Trump's Faith Advisor)
(What type of a faith advisor wants to charge anyone to give blessings?)
All I can say to that is,~
"EGADS! I'm gobsmacked! Is anything free of commercialization anymore ?
(Warning! The SNL video below is sacrilegious. Don't watch if easily offended.)
(Readers have permission to copy and e-mail any of my blogs to acquaintances.)
YouTube Video #1----->"Easter and Commercialization? (SNL) "
YouTube Video #2.---->"Paula White's - Good Friday Communion Service (Free) "
The Gapfire Free Play Area Thursday April 24 2025
For Friday's Race 8 at Tampa Bay Downs our Quickgaps were 1-3-7-8..
Result: "Yes!" 3/1/8 Quickgap #3 $5.00 Win (Favorite - not played on top.)
***********************************
For Saturday's Race 7 at Gulfstream our Quickgaps were 2-6-7-(5-9)..
Result: "Yes!" Kevin"s key #2 Slew Diva $8.20 Win $4.50 P (No Ex. 2/4/9)
***********************************
For Thursday, our Cable provider was sabotaged and a Free Play couldn't be posted.
***********************************
For Friday's Race 10 at Oaklawn our Quickgaps were 3-9-2-(11-12)..
Result: "Yes!" 2/6/9 Quickgap #2 Speaking Loud $33.00 Win (Not played on top.)
***********************************
For Sunday's Race 5 at Santa Anita our Quickgaps were 3-2-5-10)..
Kevin played 1 Betting Unit Win and 3 Units Place on #5 Bob's Blue Moon.
and Exactas 3-5-10/2-3-5-9-10.
Result: "Yes!" 10/9/5 Quickgao #10 $5.70 W Kevin's Ex $47.80 (Tri $372.40)
Kevin will post a play for Thursday by 1 p.m. EDT Good luck at the ponies.
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