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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #150 on: September 14, 2023, 08:21:08 AM »
Steve Smith is still a regular at Freehold. He also makes regular appearances at the Meadowlands and Yonkers. He still looks to be partners with Karen Garland. The few times I had a chance to chat with Steve he seemed to be a good guy.
For one reason or another, Steve is someone I only dealt with on a marginal basis. Good guy, limited talent, tried hard everywhere he raced. Definitely not above playing games too.

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #151 on: September 14, 2023, 09:43:22 AM »
Steve Smith is still a regular at Freehold. He also makes regular appearances at the Meadowlands and Yonkers. He still looks to be partners with Karen Garland. The few times I had a chance to chat with Steve he seemed to be a good guy.
Steve is a great guy and a very underestimated trainer. Very sharp

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #152 on: September 14, 2023, 09:43:35 AM »
ANYBODY SEEN BIG MIKE? USED TO HANG AROUND IN A JOGGING SUIT, GOLD CHAINS, AND SIZE 15 ADIDAS AT THE SWAMP!!! HE HAD HANDS LIKE CATCHERS MITTS!!! USED TO HANG WITH STUTZMAN, AND SOMETIMES THAT JOE ANDERSON FROM CA/ILL!!! HAD A HEAD THE SIZE OF A HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN!!! 1ST TIME I WAS INTRODUCED TO HIM I THOUGHT HE WAS A RUSSKIE FROM BRIGHTON BEACH!!!
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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #153 on: September 14, 2023, 10:46:51 AM »
I didn't read anything about the whereabouts of Eric Carlson.  Also, what happened to Steve Nason?

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #154 on: September 14, 2023, 10:48:32 AM »
Your brain is old!  LOL   Waples drove Fake Left.  McNichol was scheduled to drive Fake Left but got hurt on Jug Day.  Fahy drove Western Hanover.

agree my brain isnt what it used to be

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #155 on: September 14, 2023, 08:37:25 PM »
agree my brain isnt what it used to be
Good trainer from my day. Had some cash behind him and decent horses. Big guy, mountain beard before they became popular. Raced metro NY. think at least one parent was a doctor. Luca Derrico. Any details anyone??

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #156 on: September 14, 2023, 08:41:14 PM »
Good trainer from my day. Had some cash behind him and decent horses. Big guy, mountain beard before they became popular. Raced metro NY. think at least one parent was a doctor. Luca Derrico. Any details anyone??
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Son of Dr. Derrico of Henry T Adios fame. Married Jen Sullivan.

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #157 on: September 14, 2023, 08:47:13 PM »
Cool  Never knew about the Henry t adios connection

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #158 on: September 14, 2023, 10:26:48 PM »
ANYBODY SEEN BIG MIKE? USED TO HANG AROUND IN A JOGGING SUIT, GOLD CHAINS, AND SIZE 15 ADIDAS AT THE SWAMP!!! HE HAD HANDS LIKE CATCHERS MITTS!!! USED TO HANG WITH STUTZMAN, AND SOMETIMES THAT JOE ANDERSON FROM CA/ILL!!! HAD A HEAD THE SIZE OF A HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN!!! 1ST TIME I WAS INTRODUCED TO HIM I THOUGHT HE WAS A RUSSKIE FROM BRIGHTON BEACH!!!

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #159 on: October 10, 2023, 07:26:10 AM »
Lots of memories

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #160 on: October 10, 2023, 09:17:42 AM »
Last I heard,Carlson got married and went back to the corporate world. I believe that he was a designer or engineer at Ford motor company prior to catching the driving bug.

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #161 on: October 10, 2023, 09:19:28 AM »
Good for him if he is happy. How do you ever "cleanse" harness racing from your blood once it gets inside??  LOLOL

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #162 on: October 10, 2023, 09:44:39 AM »
Gerard MacDonald. Young driver, early 80s, NY circuit. Sadly, took his own life, but the circumstances were mysterious.

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #163 on: October 10, 2023, 09:48:07 AM »
I definitely remember him and that tragedy.

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Re: Where are they now ???
« Reply #164 on: October 10, 2023, 01:00:05 PM »
steve does very well for himself.. if you are a first time owner he would be the guy to reccomnend.. you will not get hurt

 

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