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General Category => Harness Racing => Topic started by: dougie on April 10, 2025, 08:41:10 PM
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Harness Racing History has announced that Plainridge will allow Casey to drive there this meet. Congrats Walter!
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Is this because his 5 year restriction is up when he tried to get reinstated at other states? I believe he tried in Pennsylvania and lost a close vote then.
Can someone please verify this?
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Good luck Walter! Did he get rid of Luanne?
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Zack, i'm not sure. I do think he'll do well at "The Ridge".
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Luanne has been gone for years. Good luck Walter!
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It's so stupid that he can't drive everywhere , I don't give a fuck that he almost killed his wife , that's right I said it ! He did his time . He can't drive but crooks like John Campbell , Jackie Mo , Billy O , etc , the guy's you folks idolize could drive for decades , they fixed thousands of races , he did not , WISE UP !
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Luanne has been gone for years. Good luck Walter!
Good! He needed her like he needed another asshole. She was nothing but white trash. Good luck, Walter.
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Zack, i'm not sure. I do think he'll do well at "The Ridge".
I wish him the best and hope he does well!
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Good! He needed her like he needed another asshole. She was nothing but white trash. Good luck, Walter.
Gagoots would agree ngc3 ngc3 ngc3
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Good! He needed her like he needed another asshole. She was nothing but white trash. Good luck, Walter.
Is it true that she pee'd in a horse stall?
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Not sure what kind of drives Walter will get there.
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Probably Bostons mayor had some influence in this along with the Go. Of his home state.
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I don't see him listed for Monday or Tuesday. Is this legit or fake news
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If this is real and he starts making money. Gets on that sugar he won't be beat. I don't care if he is a 100 yrs old.
Let's get back to old Walter case and old Brett miller. They were the best.
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If he gets 5 and 6 choice he will be a non factor. Beckwith Athearn Ranger. I’m happy he is allowed to race again but I’m guessing he will struggle. But he is Walter Case. Who knows
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Is it true that she pee'd in a horse stall?
🤔
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If he gets 5 and 6 choice he will be a non factor. Beckwith Athearn Ranger. I’m happy he is allowed to race again but I’m guessing he will struggle. But he is Walter Case. Who knows
Walter will do very well
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who hasn't peed in a horse stall?
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He may get more than people think with all the Maine shippers. Most of the top drivers are committed to the bigger stables no matter if the horse is a longshot.
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he will do well he still drops that boot to rub up against that hock. its like he knows the camera angles so its hard to see. but he still does it and it doesnt hurt the horse.
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he will do well he still drops that boot to rub up against that hock. its like he knows the camera angles so its hard to see. but he still does it and it doesnt hurt the horse.
he will end up being the leading driver there.
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i didnt want to piss off the beckwith cult but thats very possible case could be leading driver.
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He's not the driver he once was. Wishful thinking that he passes Beckwith or Ranger. ngc3 ngc3
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Talent and ability was never a question with Walter. I don't know if he wants to go anywhere other than stay local. I wish him all the best for health, happiness, and sobriety.
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As someone who watches him here in Maine, I think Walter will head south (about 2 hours) and find it will be tougher there. He will get his share of winners and make more money. A lot more. Purses here in Maine are a lot less that at Plainridge. As for his driving skills, I think that he still pretty good in the sulky. A lot of "young guns" will get a chance to see a legend of our sport. I'm not sure that anyone was better when Casey was at his best. I wish him luck.
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When was the last time Case drove on a 5/8 mile oval. Or is that a non issue?
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He's not the driver he once was. Wishful thinking that he passes Beckwith or Ranger. ngc3 ngc3
Since he's been back, he's been an average driver at best in Maine which won't cut it at Plainridge no matter what Jenny thinks.
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If this is real and he starts making money. Gets on that sugar he won't be beat. I don't care if he is a 100 yrs old.
Let's get back to old Walter case and old Brett miller. They were the best.
If you've seen Case drive the past couple of years in Maine, he's lost the magic he once had and being in his 60's now, it ain't coming back anytime soon. You can't miss that much time and expect to be anywhere close to what you once were.
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Since he's been back, he's been an average driver at best in Maine which won't cut it at Plainridge no matter what Jenny thinks.
Agree ngc3 ngc3
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send him up there with belchers steed
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would still need live drives. just depends on who gets the livest drives.
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I don't believe he will be a factor. Still has his demons. Can't or won't shake it. No driver's license and will require others to take him back and forth. The judges at Plainridge are relentless. They will watch him like a "hawk". I personally like him and wish him well, but I think he is better off driving the Maine circuit while the others are in Mass. Especially when the fair and stakes races begin. We shall see......
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As someone who watches him here in Maine, I think Walter will head south (about 2 hours) and find it will be tougher there. He will get his share of winners and make more money. A lot more. Purses here in Maine are a lot less that at Plainridge. As for his driving skills, I think that he still pretty good in the sulky. A lot of "young guns" will get a chance to see a legend of our sport. I'm not sure that anyone was better when Casey was at his best. I wish him luck.
How much does Walter currently weigh now?
I was told by a respected horseman that even Brett will lose a few close races of his weight. From my understanding, Brett is checking in at about 180.
Can someone please confirm this for us on horseplop.
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160
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Some drivers listed weights haven't changed in 30 years or more, but the majority are much heavier. Case's weight had been listed at 135 but he's much heavier than that now.
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Walter drove several of my trotters at both the Meadowlands and Yonkers in the 1980's. I didn't get to know him very well, as I spent just some 10 minute periods with him in the drivers' lounge at Yonkers, but he was definitely a GREAT driver at that time and always gave my horses top drives. While he did have a difficult time keeping his feet anchored, he really could talk to the horses! He, John Campbell, Ron Waples and Benny Webster gave my trotters their best drives over a period of 25 years.
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Are there ‘trainers’ or “chemists” at plainridge?
I understand owners/trainers are “locked” into certain drivers, but there are many others who aren’t.
From what is said about Maine, if you turn down certain drives, those people might not get a 2nd chance to drive for them again.
Thoughts and input please.
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As listed on USTA
Tentative starts Monday 4-14-25 = 0
Tentative starts Tuesday 4-15-25 = 0
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Once he starts driving, let’s set an over/under line on how many kicking infractions he gets per week.
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He moved up the ladder last year racing in Maine. Got some decent horses late in the season and handled them well. With the hot youngsters at Prc, it will never be the same for Casey, alas.
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It's official kids! Case's first drive in another state outside of Maine and hopefully the start of regular drives there!
RACE 6 - Plainridge Park - MA - April 17, 2025
Conditions: 4 YEARS AND OLDER TRACKMASTER RATING OF 79 OR LESS (NW L2 79.5 - NW L4 80) NON STARTERS IN 2025 ALLOWED 3 POINTS
Gait: Trot Purse: 12,000 Class: TRK<79Distance: 1 Mile Post Time: 5:40 PM
PP Horse Med 2025 North America YTD Driver Trainer ML Claim
Equip Sts W P S Time Earnings Stable Odds Price
1 Empereurthebest Fr L - - - - - - Walter Case Jr James Dunn
2 Blue Eyed Babe † 3 0 1 1 Q2:00.0H $3990 Mark Whitcroft Megan Reynolds
3 Moms Cash † - - - - - - Wallace Watson Lisa Watson
4 Tobasco L† - - - - - - W. Drew Campbell
Joseph Di Stefano John Di Stefano
5 Pappy Go Go L† 3 1 1 0 Q2:00.1H $7250 Brett Beckwith Jesse Mcassey
6 Notoutofthewoods L 5 0 2 0 - $3300 Mark Whitcroft Cheryl Whitcroft
7 Just Roxy L† - - - - - - Kevin Switzer Jr
Matthew Athearn Gretchen Athearn
8 Massive Lightning L - - - - - - Nicholas Graffam
Brett Beckwith Michael Graffam
[9 Emmajean Jellybean - - - - - - Steven Wilson Charlene Cushing
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RACE 2 - Cumberland Raceway - ME - April 11, 2025
Conditions: QUALIFIER
Gait: Both Purse: 0 Class: QUA T/P Distance: 1 mile Track Cond: FT Temp-Allow: 45-0
HN Horse PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Finish Actual LQ Odds Driver Trainer
4 P L Pasquale 4 4/5 4°/4H 2°/1 2/HD 1/NK 1:59.4 29.1 NB Kevin Switzer Jr Neal Grass
3 Sailor Jerry 3 1/1T 1/1T 1/1 1/HD 2/NK 1:59.4 29.2 NB Nicholas Graffam Michael Graffam
1 Cash Crazy Express 1 2/1T 2/1T 3/2 3/1H 3/3Q 2:00.2 29.3 NB W. Drew Campbell Mark Harris
2 Rockin` Cougar 2 3/3Q 3/3H 4/3H 4/2H 4/3H 2:00.2 29.2 NB Aaron Hall Bethany Graffam
5 Motto 5 5/7Q 6/7H 6/5T 5/6H 5/8Q 2:01.2 29.4 NB Mcgwire Sowers Mark Harris
7 Empereurthebest Fr 7 6/8T 7°/8T 7/7Q 7/8T 6/9T 2:01.4 30.0 NB Walter Case Jr James Dunn
6 Big Al M 6 X7/10T 5°/6H 5°/5H 6/7T 7/12 2:02.1 30.4 NB David Ingraham Zach Vickerson
Time: 29.3 1:01.1 (31.3) 1:30.2 (29.1) 1:59.4 (29.2)
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No ranger at plainridge?
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Bruce has days (7) from a whipping violation from the finale day last year at Plainridge. Will be there by the end of the month.
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UNFORTUNATELY WALTER CASE HAS DIMINISHED SKILLS LIKE TONY MORGAN !!!! THE TOP DRIVERS GET THE TOP HORSES . MAYBE IF HE GETS A FEW LONGSHOTS HOME HECWILL GET FASTER HORSES TO DRIVE .
WISH HIM WELL AT MAKING A LIVING
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You obviously haven't seen Tony Morgan drive much lately like I have, he may be 66 years old but still does very well even with what you say are diminished skills. Is he the same driver he was in Chicago, no, but he's still a good driver, where Case isn't.
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I wish Casey a lot of luck.
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When Herve came back after 7 years he was not the same. I think that Walter will go down the same path. He was very average driving in Maine since he is back.
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DOES THIS DUNN GUY HAVE ANY GAS? DID HE WORK FOR BELCHER?
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I got to agree with Sam R, here. Walter has had many opportunity to get the brilliance back. I doubt it will ever come back. I guarantee it will not if he is still sucking on Budweiser bottles.
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One thing is for sure & that is Walter Case Jr creates a buzz.
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Listed on 6 on Thursday, including one for Stalbaum. Curious how many drives he has on Monday when the top pacers go to post. After a couple of wins, you'll see him listed on more.
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You obviously haven't seen Tony Morgan drive much lately like I have, he may be 66 years old but still does very well even with what you say are diminished skills. Is he the same driver he was in Chicago, no, but he's still a good driver, where Case isn't.
OBVIOUSLY YOU CANNOT UNDERSTAND FATHER TIME WAITS FOR NOBODY
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What's the under/over on the number of boots Walter will wear out kicking horses?
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I'm well aware of father time but it varies from person to person depending on what kind of shape they're in, how physically active they are and in their genes. Tony Morgan has aged well so he's still relevant.
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Our road trip has begun. We have to drive down to see walter. Stopping at gillette stadium for lunch and then on to plainridge. Hope walter has a big day!
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Listed on 6 on Thursday, including one for Stalbaum. Curious how many drives he has on Monday when the top pacers go to post. After a couple of wins, you'll see him listed on more.
THATS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. DONT LET THE BOMBER START USING HIM THEY WILL LIGHT SHIT UP.
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Listed on 6 on Thursday, including one for Stalbaum. Curious how many drives he has on Monday when the top pacers go to post. After a couple of wins, you'll see him listed on more.
Only listed on 1 right now on Monday
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Why are people so caught up on an over weight washed up has been of a 60 something year old attempted murderer?
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They're living in the past and think he's suddenly going to become a great driver again which ain't happening.
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Why are people so caught up on an over weight washed up has been of a 60 something year old attempted murderer?
agree
but Walter brings back warm and fuzzy memories from the 80s and early 90s--and for most of us gray beards-we dont have too many nails to hang our hat on after all these years
watching the industry spiral down is sad for all of us
as far as my memories of Case-he doesnt bring back warm and fuzzy feelings for me-i acknowledged his winning percentage . but i i didnt bet YR much when he was averaging over 5 wins every night for a few years-kicking them regularly and they let him do it
i recall a story when he helicoptered over to M1 from YR then flew back...NJ wanted a piss test but Walter ran and took off before they could get one--it was a top Open horse-i cant remember might have been Cambest
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Why are people so caught up on an over weight washed up has been of a 60 something year old attempted murderer?
There are many other individuals in the business with questionable character too!
Maybe people should start naming some other individuals and see what will be said and discussed about them.
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Glad to see Casey get his first win at Plainridge today. Was kind of cool as some of the fans yelled their congrats from the rail. He ain't the guy I watched 40 years ago. But is was fun seeing him in the "Winners Circle". Good luck Casey!
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you all say kicking
you act like he getting a running start and booting these horses. that couldnt e further from the truth.
i was once told by a multiple national dash winner that lots of drivers "kick", he said probably most do. its not real kicking.lets get that straight.
he was targeted at lots of tracks cause people making a big deal of him "kicking" horses.
if he tickled their ears with a whip would that be a fine?
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With what he showed yesterday, you'll see him getting more drives. Father time has obvioulsy taken its toll, but the natural talent is still there. He will fit there.
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He will get more drives but the talent he once had isn't there anymore. It showed the past few years when he drove in Maine.
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Bruce Ranger will be back on the 29th. He will be back on top by mid June!!
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agree
but Walter brings back warm and fuzzy memories from the 80s and early 90s--and for most of us gray beards-we dont have too many nails to hang our hat on after all these years
watching the industry spiral down is sad for all of us
as far as my memories of Case-he doesnt bring back warm and fuzzy feelings for me-i acknowledged his winning percentage . but i i didnt bet YR much when he was averaging over 5 wins every night for a few years-kicking them regularly and they let him do it
i recall a story when he helicoptered over to M1 from YR then flew back...NJ wanted a piss test but Walter ran and took off before they could get one--it was a top Open horse-i cant remember might have been Cambest
It was Cambest, he won the Presidential final , Dan Kramer owed him. I was at Meadowlands that night we finished 6 th in there but Case did not fly he drove, he was supposed to take the shuttle back to the drivers room under the grandstands but climbed over the fence where the shuttle bus parked.
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RACE 6 - Plainridge Park - MA - April 17, 2025
Conditions: 4 YEARS AND OLDER TRACKMASTER RATING OF 79 OR LESS (NW L2 79.5 - NW L4 80) NON STARTERS IN 2025 ALLOWED 3 POINTS
Gait: Trot Purse: 12,000 Class: TRK<79 Distance: 1 mile Track Cond: FT Temp-Allow: 59-0
HN Horse PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Finish Actual LQ Odds Driver Trainer
1 Empereurthebest Fr 1 6/7 6/5 6°/4H 5/2H 1/Q 1:59.1 30.4 4.40 Walter Case Jr James Dunn
5 Pappy Go Go 5 5/6 5/4 4°/3 3/1H 2/Q 1:59.1 31.0 *0.30 Brett Beckwith Jesse Mcassey
4 Tobasco 4 3/4 3/2 3/2H 4/2 3/T 1:59.2 31.2 15.80 W. Drew Campbell John Di Stefano
6 Notoutofthewoods 6 2/2 2/1 2/1 2/H 4/1Q 1:59.2 31.3 21.60 Mark Whitcroft Cheryl Whitcroft
2 Blue Eyed Babe 2 4/5 4/3 5/4 6/3 5/1T 1:59.3 31.1 14.50 Aaron Byron Megan Reynolds
9 Emmajean Jellybean [9 7/8 7/6 7/5H 7/4 6/1T 1:59.3 31.0 34.70 Steven Wilson Charlene Cushing
8 Massive Lightning 8 9/11 9/10 9/8H 8/4H 7/5 2:00.1 31.0 48.20 Nicholas Graffam Michael Graffam
3 Moms Cash 3 8/10 8/9 8/7H 9/5H 8/5 2:00.1 31.1 68.60 Wallace Watson Lisa Watson
7 Just Roxy 7 1/2 1/1 1/1 1/H 9/5Q 2:00.1 32.3 12.20 Kevin Switzer Jr Gretchen Athearn
Time: 28.4 58.1 (29.2) 1:27.3 (29.2) 1:59.1 (31.3) --------------he raced FINE! He was 4th by a 1/2, 2nd by a head, and won, with the other 3 horses dull efforts. He will do fine there and be in the top 5 drivers most likely "IF" he stays on course!
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Watch April 17 races 6 and 10 and watch the return of one of best ever! https://www.plainridgeparkcasino.com/racing/watch-live-races-replays
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RACE 6 - Plainridge Park - MA - April 17, 2025
Conditions: 4 YEARS AND OLDER TRACKMASTER RATING OF 79 OR LESS (NW L2 79.5 - NW L4 80) NON STARTERS IN 2025 ALLOWED 3 POINTS
Gait: Trot Purse: 12,000 Class: TRK<79 Distance: 1 mile Track Cond: FT Temp-Allow: 59-0
HN Horse PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Finish Actual LQ Odds Driver Trainer
1 Empereurthebest Fr 1 6/7 6/5 6°/4H 5/2H 1/Q 1:59.1 30.4 4.40 Walter Case Jr James Dunn
5 Pappy Go Go 5 5/6 5/4 4°/3 3/1H 2/Q 1:59.1 31.0 *0.30 Brett Beckwith Jesse Mcassey
4 Tobasco 4 3/4 3/2 3/2H 4/2 3/T 1:59.2 31.2 15.80 W. Drew Campbell John Di Stefano
6 Notoutofthewoods 6 2/2 2/1 2/1 2/H 4/1Q 1:59.2 31.3 21.60 Mark Whitcroft Cheryl Whitcroft
2 Blue Eyed Babe 2 4/5 4/3 5/4 6/3 5/1T 1:59.3 31.1 14.50 Aaron Byron Megan Reynolds
9 Emmajean Jellybean [9 7/8 7/6 7/5H 7/4 6/1T 1:59.3 31.0 34.70 Steven Wilson Charlene Cushing
8 Massive Lightning 8 9/11 9/10 9/8H 8/4H 7/5 2:00.1 31.0 48.20 Nicholas Graffam Michael Graffam
3 Moms Cash 3 8/10 8/9 8/7H 9/5H 8/5 2:00.1 31.1 68.60 Wallace Watson Lisa Watson
7 Just Roxy 7 1/2 1/1 1/1 1/H 9/5Q 2:00.1 32.3 12.20 Kevin Switzer Jr Gretchen Athearn
Time: 28.4 58.1 (29.2) 1:27.3 (29.2) 1:59.1 (31.3) --------------he raced FINE! He was 4th by a 1/2, 2nd by a head, and won, with the other 3 horses dull efforts. He will do fine there and be in the top 5 drivers most likely "IF" he stays on course!
I don’t see him being in the top 5. His prime has long ago past by.
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Watch April 17 races 6 and 10 and watch the return of one of best ever! https://www.plainridgeparkcasino.com/racing/watch-live-races-replays
It was fitting that both of those drives were on trotters. I had mostly nice mid-class trotters over the years and he was one of the best at teaming them.
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Walter Case is a piece of shit and doesn't belong at any racetrack. He gave up that PRIVILEGE when he tried to kill a HUMAN BEING. Don't give me that shit that he did his time. If you believe that bullshit then I guess you have no problem if a pedophile who did his time babysits your kids.