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I must confess that after my brief conversation with Thomas, my thoughts turned away from politics for the remainder of the afternoon. An investment made on colts names Ameri Prospect and Exclusive Reason returned a handsome profit, but for me the market crashed with Get On Home and Bouncy Tara did riot perform as well as expected.
No matter. If you have a chance to visit Colonial Downs, do not fail to take it. I have been to dozens of tracks in the country and it is among the finest in terms of amenities. An though the state taxes a percentage of every $2 wager, I don’t think anyone there minded paying it.
John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert H. Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own.
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