Ellis Starr
@ubercapper.com
Public handicapper, blogger, speaker, fan educator. Cancer survivor. My views don’t represent my employers. Loving & respectful conversations only.
Successful transition from 3000k (soft white) to 4300k (warm white) using 1/2 CTB Gel sheets. This is the first time I’ve done this & I’m pretty happy.
Here’s the before (stock image) & after pictures.
Science is great.
Here’s the before (stock image) & after pictures.
Science is great.
August 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Successful transition from 3000k (soft white) to 4300k (warm white) using 1/2 CTB Gel sheets. This is the first time I’ve done this & I’m pretty happy.
Here’s the before (stock image) & after pictures.
Science is great.
Here’s the before (stock image) & after pictures.
Science is great.
Every week for the next few weeks public handicappers will be raising money for a great cause, the Grayson-Jockey Club research foundation, in the Grayson Grass Challenge, featuring turf races at Horseshoe Indianapolis. www.grayson-jockeyclub.org
Please follow along.
#HorseRacing #RacingSky
Please follow along.
#HorseRacing #RacingSky
July 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Every week for the next few weeks public handicappers will be raising money for a great cause, the Grayson-Jockey Club research foundation, in the Grayson Grass Challenge, featuring turf races at Horseshoe Indianapolis. www.grayson-jockeyclub.org
Please follow along.
#HorseRacing #RacingSky
Please follow along.
#HorseRacing #RacingSky
One of six new Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars which are all settled in on fennel & parsley and growing fast.
July 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
One of six new Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars which are all settled in on fennel & parsley and growing fast.
“Mammoth” Sunflowers living up to their name. These are 10’ & 12’ tall.
July 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“Mammoth” Sunflowers living up to their name. These are 10’ & 12’ tall.
There are two new Eastern Black Swallowtails in the world today. 😊
Here’s one that stayed around a couple of minutes after release.
Here’s one that stayed around a couple of minutes after release.
July 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
There are two new Eastern Black Swallowtails in the world today. 😊
Here’s one that stayed around a couple of minutes after release.
Here’s one that stayed around a couple of minutes after release.
It’s amazing the Chrysalis turns the same color as the stick it’s on as it hardens. It was more green (like the caterpillar) than brown initially.
July 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It’s amazing the Chrysalis turns the same color as the stick it’s on as it hardens. It was more green (like the caterpillar) than brown initially.
Even though this is nine hours after you might have made use of this advice- I find taking 100mg-200mg magnesium helps facilitate sleep nicely. I prefer the grape flavor.
July 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Even though this is nine hours after you might have made use of this advice- I find taking 100mg-200mg magnesium helps facilitate sleep nicely. I prefer the grape flavor.
It’s been just 3 days since I took the first picture. These Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars are gaining weight fast. @gregdoucette.bsky.social
July 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It’s been just 3 days since I took the first picture. These Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars are gaining weight fast. @gregdoucette.bsky.social
Today I saw my dill plant has Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars and the Gladiolus I planted this spring has bloomed.
It’s a great day.
It’s a great day.
July 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today I saw my dill plant has Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillars and the Gladiolus I planted this spring has bloomed.
It’s a great day.
It’s a great day.
Price aside (though $7 isn’t bad), would anyone eat any of these five gargantuan Hamburgers? If so, which one?
July 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Price aside (though $7 isn’t bad), would anyone eat any of these five gargantuan Hamburgers? If so, which one?
How long does it take to read 940 pages out loud?
June 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
How long does it take to read 940 pages out loud?
He is enjoying the plants growing outside his window.
I will understand if you don’t like reptiles, but if you do I hope you’ll agree he’s very cute.
I will understand if you don’t like reptiles, but if you do I hope you’ll agree he’s very cute.
June 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
He is enjoying the plants growing outside his window.
I will understand if you don’t like reptiles, but if you do I hope you’ll agree he’s very cute.
I will understand if you don’t like reptiles, but if you do I hope you’ll agree he’s very cute.
Over at the other place, they’ve forgotten, or are ignoring, the definition of a peaceful protest, which is exactly what this is.
It’s also a (petty) crime, but that doesn’t make it less than peaceful. Am I correct? @gregdoucette.bsky.social
It’s also a (petty) crime, but that doesn’t make it less than peaceful. Am I correct? @gregdoucette.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Over at the other place, they’ve forgotten, or are ignoring, the definition of a peaceful protest, which is exactly what this is.
It’s also a (petty) crime, but that doesn’t make it less than peaceful. Am I correct? @gregdoucette.bsky.social
It’s also a (petty) crime, but that doesn’t make it less than peaceful. Am I correct? @gregdoucette.bsky.social
Well, if you’re beyond Flonase I imagine you’re also behind this or its equivalent, but as someone (& wife) in Kentucky, where the spring is as bad for allergies as anywhere, we’ve had good success with this combo of Pseudoephedrine & Cetirizine.
May 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Well, if you’re beyond Flonase I imagine you’re also behind this or its equivalent, but as someone (& wife) in Kentucky, where the spring is as bad for allergies as anywhere, we’ve had good success with this combo of Pseudoephedrine & Cetirizine.
For anyone reading the news about Kentucky Derby winning jockey Junior Alvarado being fined for going over the allowed # of crop strikes in the stretch, the only issue should be the fine.
The Jockey’s Guild agreed to the rule in 2021 before it was nationwide. HISA adopted it except for the fine.
The Jockey’s Guild agreed to the rule in 2021 before it was nationwide. HISA adopted it except for the fine.
May 12, 2025 at 2:50 AM
For anyone reading the news about Kentucky Derby winning jockey Junior Alvarado being fined for going over the allowed # of crop strikes in the stretch, the only issue should be the fine.
The Jockey’s Guild agreed to the rule in 2021 before it was nationwide. HISA adopted it except for the fine.
The Jockey’s Guild agreed to the rule in 2021 before it was nationwide. HISA adopted it except for the fine.
The FIRST of three KEY RACES to bet today is Race 9 at Aqueduct, the Take the A Train Stakes, at 5:46 pm eastern. Ready my analysis & selections here free at Amwager as well as for the Ruffian S. (race 10) & the Peter Pan (race 11) www.amwager.com/horse-racing...
This is Ruffian.
This is Ruffian.
May 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The FIRST of three KEY RACES to bet today is Race 9 at Aqueduct, the Take the A Train Stakes, at 5:46 pm eastern. Ready my analysis & selections here free at Amwager as well as for the Ruffian S. (race 10) & the Peter Pan (race 11) www.amwager.com/horse-racing...
This is Ruffian.
This is Ruffian.
Three stakes races in a row on Sat. at Aqueduct are covered on this weeks @AmWager Key Races and Bets Blog (& podcast) - the Take the A Train, the Ruffian & the Peter Pan.
Get it here www.amwager.com/horse-racing...
Here's a painting of Ruffian, one of the greatest horses in history.
Get it here www.amwager.com/horse-racing...
Here's a painting of Ruffian, one of the greatest horses in history.
May 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Three stakes races in a row on Sat. at Aqueduct are covered on this weeks @AmWager Key Races and Bets Blog (& podcast) - the Take the A Train, the Ruffian & the Peter Pan.
Get it here www.amwager.com/horse-racing...
Here's a painting of Ruffian, one of the greatest horses in history.
Get it here www.amwager.com/horse-racing...
Here's a painting of Ruffian, one of the greatest horses in history.
Full card Oaks day (13 races) selections & analysis
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Kentucky Oaks odds line on top contenders:
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Kentucky Oaks odds line on top contenders:
May 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Full card Oaks day (13 races) selections & analysis
www.equibase.com/premium/eqbP...
Kentucky Oaks odds line on top contenders:
www.equibase.com/premium/eqbP...
Kentucky Oaks odds line on top contenders:
Here's my analysis of nearly every Kentucky Derby entrant www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/202...
Analysis & picks for all 14 races on Saturday www.equibase.com/premium/eqbP...
Derby odds line on top contenders:
Analysis & picks for all 14 races on Saturday www.equibase.com/premium/eqbP...
Derby odds line on top contenders:
May 1, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Here's my analysis of nearly every Kentucky Derby entrant www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/202...
Analysis & picks for all 14 races on Saturday www.equibase.com/premium/eqbP...
Derby odds line on top contenders:
Analysis & picks for all 14 races on Saturday www.equibase.com/premium/eqbP...
Derby odds line on top contenders:
Here are the 2-turn running lines for 6 @KentuckyDerby
entrants. Reading right to left, ALL 6 won ONLY when leading after a half-mile (2nd point of call).
With 4 of the 6 breaking from posts 5 & under, if even only three run as usual, the early pace will be hot.
IMO none of these six can win.
entrants. Reading right to left, ALL 6 won ONLY when leading after a half-mile (2nd point of call).
With 4 of the 6 breaking from posts 5 & under, if even only three run as usual, the early pace will be hot.
IMO none of these six can win.
April 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Here are the 2-turn running lines for 6 @KentuckyDerby
entrants. Reading right to left, ALL 6 won ONLY when leading after a half-mile (2nd point of call).
With 4 of the 6 breaking from posts 5 & under, if even only three run as usual, the early pace will be hot.
IMO none of these six can win.
entrants. Reading right to left, ALL 6 won ONLY when leading after a half-mile (2nd point of call).
With 4 of the 6 breaking from posts 5 & under, if even only three run as usual, the early pace will be hot.
IMO none of these six can win.
David Flores, who turned 57 in February, rode Double Talker to victory in race 1 at Keeneland for Wesley Ward for his first win since 2021. Stats from Equibase
April 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
David Flores, who turned 57 in February, rode Double Talker to victory in race 1 at Keeneland for Wesley Ward for his first win since 2021. Stats from Equibase
It's nice to see a race like I saw the Santa Anita Derby, with Westwood setting up the race for Baeza and Journalism.
April 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
It's nice to see a race like I saw the Santa Anita Derby, with Westwood setting up the race for Baeza and Journalism.