Michael Riley

I first attended the races at Saratoga in my mother’s womb. My first real winning ticket where I handicapped and had my father place the bet was a 2-7-9 trifecta box at Charles Town at age 9. Paid 288 bux. My mother took the $$ “that’s too much money for a boy your age”...yoink. A valuable lesson that day-keep your mouth shut. My favorite tracks are Kentucky Downs, Oaklawn and Charles Town. Today I live in NYC so I figured out a way to bet Belmont. (hint: avoid turf sprints) This year, 2019, is my first serious attempt at competing in tournaments. May all beings be blessed