11
« Last post by JT on May 20, 2026, 10:44:54 PM »
Trigger is correct
Storms were horrible last night, I lost power
Accidents all on backstretch just different spots
Rainman2, the 2 involved last night not normally part of the Scioto colony
Clifton Bell, county fair driver primarily
Schmucker mostly trains, doesn't drive much
12
« Last post by Kirby's Ace on May 20, 2026, 10:35:55 PM »
One more thing
How can you give Kevin Lare a conditional license after 9 previous positives and not give Sean Bier the same conditional license?
For practically the same situation!
I liked to hear a judges statement on that!
13
« Last post by JT on May 20, 2026, 10:33:21 PM »
Great topic Rocco.. good luck at Hoosier this year by the way.  I've posted this on here before, but what got me into harness racing the most, even more then growing up in Delaware,and even though our high school is nicknamed the pacers  ..was my grandparents and parents. They were small time owners when I was just a little JT. I think the most they owned at one time was about 10. Some of my best memories as a kid were riding in my grandparents old El Camino and traveling the state of Ohio to watch their horses race. All the kids wanted to ride rides, I wanted to be in the barns and grandstand. The look on my Grandfather's face when one of his horses won was priceless. Going out to the farm to watch them train. Also my parents calling me in sick to school during LBJ week So to answer your question, the best part of owning is the memories that are made with family and friends 
14
« Last post by Kirby's Ace on May 20, 2026, 10:30:17 PM »
All they need is his name.
He needs never to touch the horse.
Its all about the show and everyone knows it. Even the judges.
Kevin is Delawares version of Marylands Wagner.
15
« Last post by toothman on May 20, 2026, 10:29:31 PM »
PRO:
Presumably, we're talking about the 70'd thru 90's when a friday night crowd drew 15-20000 which created a buzz of excitement under the lights as soon as you walked in.
And if you were a railbird and saw the drivers silks under the lights and were able to absorb the wafting "aroma", you may have gotten the bug..
and if you lurked around the winners circle wondering what the "thrill of victory" feels like, you got the bug...
And if you were an excitement junkie and/ or a gambler, it doesnt matter if its a 5 claimerf or a 50k claimer, nothing beats the thrill of winning and cashing on your own horse...
Being around the backstretch and making friends and acquaintances of some hardwoirking people who love the animals...that rubs off...Bringing kids and friends to feed the horses down the shedrow...and developing a relationship with your horse..
next thing you purchase a baby (horse, that is, I'm no trafficker) and watch her clear each hurdle on the way to making her race track debut--what could be better than a win?
But for me, it was the ability to actually participate at whatever level- walking him, up to jogging him or even participating in an amateur or exhibition race.
Thats my pros--done typing...
16
« Last post by Kirby's Ace on May 20, 2026, 10:26:19 PM »
Very hard to be a new owner wanting to get into the game. It almost forces you to seek out and hire a chemical trainer to make bills and a few bucks. Real horseman trainers are facing a uphill battle to just get the owner even unless you have one with unlimited funds..
17
I heard Shea is in bad shape physically
18
« Last post by Kirby's Ace on May 20, 2026, 10:17:42 PM »
So, who's the going to be the new beard. Back to Shae? Or is there another sacrifice?
19
You are giving him way too much credit. He is far from a chemist. He has a drench. Im sure plenty baking soda.
He just served days not too long ago. His paper trainer and horses didnt even have to move barns. That was really nice of northfield not to make him move.
20
« Last post by dougie on May 20, 2026, 10:07:33 PM »
PLS POST GOOD POINTS IF ANY IN OWNING
AND THERE MANY BAD POINTS,,
MY COMMENTS WILL FOLLOW LATER
PLS POST PLOPPERS
When I first got my horses at Pompano, my two partners and myself were so excited. Going to the barn to watch them train in the early morning. Breakfast at the track kitchen. Chatting with trainers and drivers at the qualifiers was so much fun. We soon realized that owning four cheap claimers was the wrong thing to do. But despite us losing money, I wouldn't give up the experience of owning horses. I just tell people now who want to "jump in the game" to have enough money for at least 6 months of bills. And to have a good relationship with the trainer, groom, vet, and farrier. Don't be afraid to ask questions. And don't be a schmuck either. Most "investors" lose money on this venture. But despite that fact, you can still have a great time enjoying owning horses.
|
|
Recent Posts