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Comment on Perils of Popular Thinking by Tim Ford

Tim Ford — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:09:07 +0000

We “Breed for Speed” and nothing else.French Deputy would win one or two races ang go on the shelf for six
to eight months,win another,and, another four months of “down time.”
This pattern has been going on since the late sixties. Once at a Handicapping Seminar,Hosted By Gorden
Jones,the Late Laz Barrea was asked why he retired his Major Stakes Star,which was earning $450,000 a year. Laz replied,Were just breaking even,Paying out $350,000 in insurance premiums,on $25,000,000 per
annum.
Unfortuanatly,stakes stars are what fill the seats, not “King Jerry” Hollendorfers $4,000 conditioned claimers,
five horse fields and a “godziolion scratches.”
The “Endless Expansion” of racing in California is out of control.The “Dog Days” at Hollywood.and Winter Racing in the S.F. Bay Area should be Terminated.Tell King Jerry,Steve Sherman and Bill Morey to ship
to Portland Meadows or Turf Paradise.
One solution that has been suggerted,severly curtail two year old racing,don’t allow them on the grounds
untill July,then only card maiden special weights,allowance and stakes races.There should be no two year old claimers untill October or later.Thats in what made zennata so special is that She didn’t start racing until
She was four,the same with another usefull Mare named Brown Bess a few years back.
One idea that I had was, in the case of Drug violations, Suspend the Horse itself for six months,negate all claims and purse money, As Jeff Mullins,Ted West, and others have their assistants,or their relitives “Beard”
for Them untill they ger their licence back.
New York and Illinois were the last “major states” to “cave in’ on Lasix,allthough they ran without it for Years
without missing a beat. I see no legitimate reason a two year old first time starter needs lasix

Tim Ford (Subscriber)
guarddog27@msn.com

Comment on Dancing With the Belmont Contenders by Mike Gallo

Mike Gallo — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:02:53 +0000

I prefer the Master of the Hounds trot!

Comment on Dancing With the Belmont Contenders by Allan Goldberg

Allan Goldberg — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:01:33 +0000

I am a Mambo man today

Comment on Looking Good, Billy Ray by Bill

Bill — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:12:30 +0000

Feeling good, Louis!-

Comment on Baffert on the Jersey Shore by pnsprqzwx

pnsprqzwx — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:49:43 +0000

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Comment on Baffert on the Jersey Shore by Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:13:36 +0000

uQNDDs Good point. I hadn’t thoguht about it quite that way.

Comment on When Everyone Knows the Risk by Rider17

Rider17 — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:09:49 +0000

Dear FF,

You’re right on many points: race fans and industry types all know the risks; TBs love to run; they are magical and beautiful.

They are also docile and want to please their two-legged friends. They run FOR us, for our entertainment, for our wagering. And we owe them the best care, the safest possible conditions, a good home when they retire.

I love Thoroughbred racing but I hate its dark side. Drugs that mask lameness; 9 year-old claimers run beyond their endurance; kill wagons parked outside the gates; spotty retirement alternatives.

We have to find a way for every runner to get a retirement like Zenyatta’s; ensure trainers are forbidden to use masking drugs at the risk of losing their license FOREVER; optimize race surfaces for the safest possible trips nation-wide. We have to take care of the sport we love; that means taking care of the horses. If we don’t we all lose.

Comment on When Everyone Knows the Risk by Tara

Tara — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:14:41 +0000

The unfortunate part is the number of horses losing their lives to sport far exceeds the number of humans. However, I do love horse racing too as the emotional rewards are great. I just think we must always keep in mind the cost. There are always going to be injuries and deaths, but the further we educate the trainers, riders, gallop people, and people responsible for the track surfaces, the better off we will be.

Comment on When Everyone Knows the Risk by Robert Sodergren

Robert Sodergren — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:07:32 +0000

Well said! Finally a rational thought on the subject that maybe the non- race trackers can understand. Thank you.

Comment on Secretariat: A Must See by Amateurcapper

Amateurcapper — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:09:54 +0000

Molly Jo,

Great to read how much you enjoyed SECRETARIAT…I’m looking forward to taking the family this weekend! Gonna youtube the 1973 Belmont right now!