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* Today’s “celebrity” harness horse race will be held at the Grandstand today around 2:45 pm. I’ll be racing against flaks from the four legislative caucuses.

Use this post as a State Fair Governor’s Day activities open thread. Or, whatever.

UPDATE: I placed. John Patterson got the win. I’ll have video tomorrow.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 11:50 am

Comments

Just horsing around at work?

Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 11:54 am
If Rich wins will it be by “a nose” or “a beard?”

Comment by Stones Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 11:57 am
a cigarette and rich invective towards his mount will propel Rich to victory

Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 12:06 pm
See if you can get odds of 1 out of 24…

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 12:10 pm
You might not be a “celebrity”, but you do sometimes stay at a Holiday Express now and then.

Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 12:11 pm
“Annnnnnddd……….they’re off!”, shouts the track announcer. (Some guy named Miller, it’s said.)

“Quinnster, off to an early lead, suddenly is faltering……..

“And it’s Billy B. overtaking Quinnster and moving into first……..Billy B. is surging, and now he’s got some daylight………

“Whitney’s on the outside rail, running third, trying to make a move……….

“Libertarian and Constitution way back………

“But wait………wait……….

“Here comes………….SCOTT LEE!”

Comment by Dooley Dudright Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 12:46 pm
Too bad Blago doesn’t have use of a State plane, I’m sure he’d head right down there to shake some hands, it being Governor’s Day and all. And poor, poor Quinn. He’s just soooo uninteresting.

Well, at least we know where to go for some fun. Step right up folks, to the Four Flaks and the Bearded Voltaire!

Comment by KeepSmiling Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 12:49 pm
if Rich loses he can go on Roma’s show and complain about the race being fixed.

Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 12:58 pm
Have there actually *been* any good SLC sightings/stories at the state fair so far?

Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 1:03 pm
Rich, I think the horses are the celebrities. The riders are only needed for ballast. Bet the mortgage payment on the tiniest driver (sorry Rich, but I’m guessing that isn’t you).

Now, what time is the voting machine burning and where can I pick up my sheet?

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 1:08 pm
So should we look for you on the next series of “I’m A Celebrity and get me out of here!”?

Comment by Senior Advocate Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 1:36 pm
HERE they come spinning out of the turn…..

Comment by TroubleMaker Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 2:13 pm
Close but no cigar!!

Comment by west central Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 3:03 pm
How is the horse?

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 3:04 pm
Yea John Patterson! The Senate Dems are WINNERS! (You’re always a winner, Rich!)

Comment by Fan of Cap Fax Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 3:40 pm
I said place! Place it on Lucky Dan!

Comment by Chuck Schick Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 4:00 pm
I have found the clip of Rich’s race.

Comment by Cincinnatus Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 4:13 pm
congrats on the place!

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 4:17 pm
Was it a Clidesdale???

Comment by He Makes Ryan Look Like a Saint Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 4:42 pm
Woohoo, Rich!!! You go, Boy!

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 18, 10 @ 8:51 pm