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Anthony J. Stabile

@TheBigAStabile

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Est. 1977 ~ Track Announcer @FlGaming ~ Co-host for racing's biggest days @MoheganSun ~ Pizza/cigars/dominoes/ @Mets / @WWE aficionado

Joined April 2011
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Anthony J. Stabile
1 month
I'm happy and excited to report that I am the new track announcer @FlGaming ! Many thanks to everyone at Delaware North, Finger Lakes – namely Todd Haight - and to my two mentors, John Imbriale and Frank Mirahmadi, for helping to make my childhood dream come true!!!
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3 years
This is the first time that first number wasn't a 4 in years. Long way to go but I'll get there. I won't bore you with updates so the next time you see this the number will be under 350. Also, the #BeastofTheBelmont is back!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Happy to announce that I have accepted the position of Content Producer for @TheNYRA . I will continue my daily Talking Horses duties, make ADATR appearances and call some races, as well as produce some innovative and exciting content for @NYRABets !!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
This was the first outfit I wore on TV back in 2003 on NYCOTB TV. Mom kept the clothes hoping I'd one day fit back in them. That day was Sunday. 71 pounds and 18 years later. Still a lot left to do but we'll get there. See you at 12:40 for Talking Horses!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Found a watch in agents room at Belmont about 25 years ago. It was Julio Canani's. Cost $5K, a gift from Bobby Frankel. He gave me $500 for turning it in. I refused. He insisted. Then told me it might be a good idea to bet the nickel on their firster that day. $14. RIP Julio
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
The two guys in this picture have lost 240 lbs. combined. If that's not #MondayMotivation I don't know what is. Great job, @Romansracing !
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Well, look where I am.......
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Well, PCR test came back positive. I have COVID-19. Get yourself tested and vaccinated ASAP. I'd probably be in serious trouble without my vaccine.
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Anthony J. Stabile
1 year
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Happy and excited to announce that I will be hosting Breakfast at Saratoga this summer! Will give you all the details in the next few days! Like everyone @TheNYRA , I can't wait to see everyone back at the Spaaaaaaa!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Had an absolute blast the past two weeks here in the booth at Aqueduct. Literally a dream come true every day I walk in here. The legend, Johnny I, is back on Friday when we resume racing at 12:50PM. Thanks for all the kind words. Enjoy the NY racing weekend!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
My grandpa, Anthony Vincent Stabile. He died in '82. He was a POW in Anzio for over 1.5 years during WWII. We celebrate today, in part, because of people like him. He was a lucky one who made it home. Many didn't. Remember that today. All gave some, some gave all #MemorialDay
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 months
Merry Christmas 🎅
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Anthony J. Stabile
1 year
I forgot my sportscoat in the TV office this morning. My man @mig4450 was kind enough to bring it up to me on set
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Representing @TheNYRA at @Mets game tonight is the #ATrain , @AlysSalig and Easy E! How lucky is @acacia_clement ? She got to spend the whole day with me!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Lil Kim all packed up. Ready to hit the road. Next stop: Saratoga. Queens Get the Money! #YourSummerPlace
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Breaking her @KingUmberto maiden. I'd give @TheMichelleYu a 117 Beyer for her performance!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
At Martha's....
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
These rides at Gulfstream today have me seriously considering staying in quarantine until I weigh 112 lbs.
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Anthony J. Stabile
6 years
People make mistakes in life. I've spent a lot of time being negative in this game. No more. When you spend a night w/guys & gals @PDJFund you realize they lay it on line every single day. May God bless them and keep them safe every time they get a leg up. #JockKaraoke #Family
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Aqueduct Racetrack opened 127 years ago today. To this day, there is nothing like a winter's day there. From one Big A to another, Happy Birthday!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
All hail..... #KingofSaratoga
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Closing Day at beautiful Belmont Park! Talking Horses with the one and only @MaggieWolfndale to start the day!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
There is a reason she is called beautiful Belmont Park. See everyone tomorrow!!! #BelmontStakes
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
It literally brought a tear to my eye watching the Oaks yesterday, with all of those people in one place having such an amazing time celebrating life and our great sport. Can't imagine what today will be like down there. Enjoy it wherever you are! Happy Derby everyone!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
When the chips are down, no one bands together better than racetrackers. God Bless everyone who pitched in tonight at Belmont and the horses that were lost.
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Please keep Natalie in your thoughts and prayers. She's recovering from major surgery. One of the toughest and most adorable kids I know. Love you sweetie!!!
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4 years
Recovering from surgery and getting to watch talking horses with her buddy @TheBigAStabile and his cohort @andyserling
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Anthony J. Stabile
1 year
Gotta hand it to connections of the seven horses that stood in gate with Flightline today, namely Life Is Good folks. After the Pacific Classic, there was a good chance today was going to play out exactly how it did. Yet they still showed up. Bravo. PS: He's the best I've seen.
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." See you then, Big Red.
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
America's Day at the Races wraps up the Belmont meet on @FOXSports (FS2) from 12:30-5PM ET. Join me, @acacia_clement and @MaggieWolfndale to start before @LaffitPincayTV and @mig4450 bring it home. Johnny I on the calls!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
6 months
There were two extra seats at the "trainers table" at my college graduation party 1998, a surprise set up by my folks. They were eventually filled by my favorite trainer and his wife Tina. Congratulations to the GOAT, Bill Mott, on a fantastic #BreedersCup weekend!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
How it started.......how it's going.....and going....
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Anthony J. Stabile
6 years
Scene set: First floor at Aqueduct. Patron sneezes: Me: God bless you. Patron, after glancing to see it's me: You haven't picked a winner today. I don't need you to bless me. F××× you! God, I love this place!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
I can't believe the #Saratoga meet is in the books. Thanks to everyone @TheNYRA & @SaratogaWater for making Talking Horses happen. Special thanks to my partner in 'capping & comedy @andyserling . Thanks to the fans for being the best in all of sports. We'll see you next year!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
That's a winner!!!
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2 years
Play the massive Pick 6 Carryover today! Check out @TheBigAStabile 's Pick 6 Ticket 💰 #TheBigA
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Sad day as Arrogate has passed away at the age of 7. Details of his passing to follow.
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
@kaitlinefree I lost 105 pounds!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Johnny I with the nod to Durkin walking out the Saratoga door. The guy is a LEGEND!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
28 days
No one on this planet deserves their flowers, as the kids say, more than John Imbriale. No one. You cannot find anyone he worked with that he did not have a positive impact on or didn't like and respect him, a rarity in this sport. Thanks for everything, Johnny. I!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
One. More Day! #saratoga
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
The NYC Marathon is returning this year, but a reduced capacity. With that said I will not be entering this year. I want a full field!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
To say I love what I do, and who I get to do it with, would be an understatement. Poor @acacia_clement .....
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
After nearly eight years, my days at @HRRN have come to an end. I cannot thank @HRRNBaron and @penna_m enough for taking a chance on me in 2013 when almost no one else would. They helped revive my career and brought me back to life. I wouldn't be where I am today with them. 1/2
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Anthony J. Stabile
7 years
Dear Songbird, Thanks for bringing out the fan in me, for making me feel like a kid again & for our visit last Sunday. Love, Big A
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Anthony J. Stabile
9 days
Wrapping up my announcing stint @YonkersRaceway tonight before heading up to Finger Lakes for Opening Day on Monday. Thanks to the fans, owners, trainers & drivers for welcoming the "Thoroughbred" guy in. And to my peeps in the control room and booth with me First post is 7PM.
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
There is nothing better than spending a day at the track with your family and friends. Absolutely nothing. It's great to see Belmont Park come alive again.
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Is there a more repulsive experience than trying to buy a car?
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Talking Horses time with @MaggieWolfndale . Happy Sunday!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Couldn't have been more wrong about Flightline today. Everything went Speaker's Corner's way and he buried him anyway. Big enough to admit when I'm wrong. Singular talent. Looking forward to his next race.
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Our next, and final day, of racing @TheNYRA for 2020 comes on New Year's Eve. Thanks for being the absolute best fans in the world. We could not have gotten through this year without you. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! Have fun and stay safe out there!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Watched countless runnings of The Gravesend from the stands. Today I got to call it!!!
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4 years
Firenze Fire puts in a late stretch run to edge Happy Farm taking the Gravesend Stakes at #TheBigA !
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Sad to hear about Marshall Cassidy. As a kid growing up at the NY tracks his is the first voice I remember and he, of course, said that greatest words this then 12-year-old could hear during the 1989 Belmont Stakes: "New York's Eeeeeeassssy Goer in front!!!" RIP Marshall
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Day 2 of MAGGONY, as coined yesterday by @MaggieWolfndale , on Talking Horses comes your way in a bit. Join us @NYRABets or on the @TheNYRA YouTube page!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Put that ride by @RSantana_Jr on Maracuja on the list of GREAT rides in a G1 race. Aggressive early, backed off when pressure came and out-finished one of the best to ever do it who doesn't lose a lot of photos. That was something! #Saratoga
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
My mother has been cooking for me my entire life. I don't know if she ever goes into the kitchen seeking perfection but tonight she found it with one of the toughest dishes out there, shrimp francese. It was the best dish I have ever eaten.
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Anthony J. Stabile
10 months
Spending the weekend in this quaint, little, upstate town called Saratoga Springs. What is there to do around here?
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
I often talk about my buddy Phil. He's been one of my best friends for 25 years. He's spending Thanksgiving with us. Barry Manilow comes on. Guy let's out a "YES" like he caught a $100 horse and tells me he's seen him in concert five times. Doubting the friendship now.
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Anthony J. Stabile
9 months
Found a new Saratoga spot. Caputo's in Saratoga Springs. Off exit 15 on Northway. Tried a handful of dishes made by Johnny the owner. Everything was great. Highly recommend. If the chicken rollatini w/risotto special is on the menu, get it! Can't wait to go back!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Great call by my man John Imbriale in his first Runhappy Travers!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
9 months
There is no better breakfast spot in Saratoga than Compton's. This is a hill I will die on!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
5 years
My main man @romeronlsa !!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Lucky enough to be surrounded by two of the best. What @FrankMirahmadi and John Imbriale have done and continue to do for me can never be repaid. The best part about the both of them is they do it because they want to. Memorable night at Saratoga National at Prime!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Just got my first PCR test result back. NEGATIVE. Inquiry sign posted. Hold all tickets.
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
America's Day at the Races is ON @FOXSports (FS2) right NOW!!! Tune in for coverage of Canterbury Park and Penn National!!! Its me, @acacia_clement , @mig4450 , @LaffitPincayTV , @Utbighair and @MaggieWolfndale , who is on the scene at Canterbury!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
I need my fellow @nmrhof voters to explain to me how @clementstable , a trainer with over 2000 wins on the toughest circuit in North America, who has done it the right way for over two decades, doesn't get the nod AGAIN. Seriously. We can talk on here or privately.
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2 years
That's a winner!!!
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. @TheBigAStabile has his CCP5 ticket ready for today! Play it here 👉
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Me and @andyserling go at it often but that is what horse players do. We get a little more rambunctious than most but that's what good friends do. If you're going to badmouth us and call for our jobs at least tag us. And we all know you watch every day. Everyone does.
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4 years
I decided to listed to the banter between Andy Serling & Anthony Stabile going over today's card at Saratoga. It's abominable TV. 2 guys with egos that are beyond disgusting arguing with each other. It's the worse sports TV I've ever seen. Both need to be fired. #WinWithTheWizard
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Thanks to all of the horsewomen and men AND the greatest racing fans in the world for making the Saratoga meet as successful as it was. See everyone next week at beautiful Belmont Park!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Happy Derby everyone!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Saturday's Runhappy Met Mile field is set. Race 9 on an 11 race card at beautiful #BelmontPark 1. Network Effect 2. Vekoma 3. McKinzie 4. Hog Creek Hustle 5. Code of Honor 6. Endorsed 7. Mr Freeze 8. Warrior's Charge
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
The Oklahoma training track at Saratoga opens Thursday, June 4!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Happy Belmont Day everyone!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
If you are a horse racing person please join the challenge of posting a racing photo. Just one picture, no description. Please copy the text in your status, post a picture & look at some great memories and pictures
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Don't fret, Known Agenda fans. The rail draw isn't as bad as it used to be with the new gate and I've been told the guy on his back knows what he's doing.
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
To the most majestic of animals, the Thoroughbred, thank you for an amazing life!!! #NationalDayOfTheHorse
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
A cool, crisp, slightly foggy morning here at Saratoga
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Happy Fat Tuesday, or as I like to call it, Tuesday.
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Love this!!! A guy once dropped what turned out to be $60 at Aqueduct in '96. Tried to give it back and he told me that he didn't drop anything and that my fat-ass should stop bothering him. Bet a $60 cold late DD and hit for $1320!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Thank you all for the encouragement and kind words this week. Racing resumes at Aqueduct on Friday at 1:20PM and the legend Johnny I will be back in his booth. I'm going to try to stay away from downed powerlines and trying to walk down an escalator that was going up until then!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 months
Calling my first doubleheader tomorrow, starting with 10 at Freehold, followed by 11 at Yonkers!
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Had a blast doing this!
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The Real Players Inside The Backstretch™️
2 years
Racetracker Anthony J. Stabile on growing up on the backstretch as a kid to now having a career in the industry. The racetrack is a family from the hot walkers to the billionaire owners #RealPlayer Thank You @TheBigAStabile 🌹🌹
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4 years
First Nove trip of #Saratoga season, but you knew that because of the bocce court. With my man @midtown5757 enjoying a post-dinner cigar. New to the menu, chicken and eggplant. Lightly breaded eggplant over a grilled chicken cutlet with a light tomato sauce. Absolutely amazing.
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Anthony J. Stabile
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The more I am out here the more I realize there are fewer better times than those spent at the racetrack and the backstretch. I knew I couldn't do it on a daily basis at a young age but it's really what made me fall in love with our great game.
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
Never been more proud to say I work in horse racing. Thanks to all the horsewomen and men who helped us race today and all my hard-working colleagues @TheNYRA . So far, 7 riders and 8 trainers have won a race. Glad $$$ was spread around. Let's finish up strong! #Aqueduct #TheBigA
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
On the porch, handicapping, minding my own business when a guy drives by and yells..... "Hey Big A, @andyserling is the man! Hometown guy!" Welcome to Saratoga
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
One of the weirdest incidents I've ever seen in my life at the track. Thank God it wasn't worse.
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Jose Ortiz
3 years
X rays Clean 🙏 be back in a couple weeks ❤️👬 @iradortiz
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
Happy Opening Day at Saratoga!!! Talking Horses with @andyserling starts soon!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Merry Christmas everyone! Hope Santa treated you right!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
4 years
"Whitmore is everything that is great about horse racing," is what Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen said about the hard knocking, seven-year-old on @HRRN yesterday. I couldn't agree more. Congrats to @RonMoquett and his connections. True Oaklawn Park racing royalty!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Talking Horses with myself and @MaggieWolfndale kicks off the week here at beautiful Belmont Park in a matter of moments. Head @NYRABets or catch us on @TheNYRA @YouTube
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
If you're coming to #BelmontStakes ... Italian/Pizza: King Umberto's, Elmont Chinese: Orchid, Garden City Thai: Frankly Thai, Franklin Square Japanese: Toku, Manhasset, per @MaggieWolfndale Steakhouse: Bryant & Cooper, Manhasset Deli: Talk of the Town, across street from track
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Anthony J. Stabile
3 years
Just had three people ask if I was the bouncer at Habana Hut Station, the cigar lounge I frequent. Maybe it was the face?
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Anthony J. Stabile
2 years
While most of my friends were rooting for Angel, I was always screaming JORGE!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
5 years
Annual Christmas shopping day with Mom. A couple of malls capped off by a visit to Johnny Rockets. Dean Martin on the radio. Been doing this over 20 years. One of my favorite days of the year!!!
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Anthony J. Stabile
10 months
My summer residency @YonkersRaceway begins tonight. I'll be there each and every Thursday and Friday in July and August with some other dates sprinkled in as well. Post time is 7PM!!!
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