Setting things straight
1) My last name is Spelled “McKenzie”
2) The reliable source is “not so reliable” because the total amount of this horse was not $150,000 but thank you for building value in the horse
3) Horse has raced 4 times and made $30,000+ for me, you all do the math. An average horse races 24-28 times a year and knowing this horse is headed south once it’s fully acclimated (since it’s Winter time in Australia and he isn’t 100% himself yet, had to literally shave his winter hair off when he arrived) I don’t see there being a problem getting my money back. However, if any of you actually knew me, it’s not about the money.
4) I’ve had 5-6 different trainers over the 30+ years of owning horses and Cushing’s training bills have been right there in the middle of the pack. If anything my bills are probably higher then others because I tell Ron to buy top quality items (Brand Names) and have Vets do whatever my horses may need. I don’t cut corners with their care as so many others might do.
5) If Cushing robs his owners then why does he charge just $100 for shoeing. Has to be the cheapest in the state. Many of Cushing’s owners are business men or women and run successful business and I will not speak on their behalf but for me I know all the numbers and what’s happening to the point that I am willing to spend money for quality horses with the guy.
6) The race thursday. Ron never pulled the plugs or pushed the horse BECAUSE he could tell he was not the same so he did what was right by the horse and pulled him back in behind another horse coming home. There are a few drivers that would of put the whip to him many times when turning for home. I know most of you want the glory of winning one race in an extremely fast time and jeopardize having a nice/great open horse for 3-4 years to come
7) To Seamus11- think twice before betting on your reliable source or speaking about things you are getting second hand.
To oldjohn123- please factor in that after every race the Bird Dance races I give Ron an extra 10% in cash in hand on what he makes after the 5% trainer and driver fee. Just as a thank you!!
9) To the double- aka 4claimers. It cost just as much to keep a cheap 4claimer as a really nice one. If not more because they need more vet work. And I take it you’ve personally had Cushing as your trainer so you are talking from experience about his billing RIGHT?
10) To Pigland- I take it that Cushing has beaten you a few times and cost you money! Living legends don’t hide behind a screen name.
11) To deracingfan- only time will tell. The horse has a life time record of 35 starts 20 wins racing against the top horses down under, he has 4 starts in the US with 3 wins in the top classes….Must be something of an open horse seeing I’ve already had offers of more then I paid for him just after 4 races. The second win at Plainridge when Ranger tried to back down the half in the WINNERS OVER (56.1) My horse came from last, his back half in like 53.3 and win the race and the ear plugs never got pulled. Things that make you go “Hmmmmm…”
In conclusion you all know who PSM1970 is and I won’t hide behind a screen name or talk about things that I don’t have the true facts and knowledge of, and that is extremely reliable.
Jealousy really is a bitch
Scott
