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Originally Posted by dnlgfnk
https://www.drf.com/news/fairmount-l...l-time-dies-79
Absolutely as good as anyone. Preferred to be a big fish in a small pond. Humble...if he won it was because he had the best horse. If he finished 6th, it was because he had the 6th best horse.
One of the few who would hustle a stalker/closer vs. lone speed, then back off after the speed was urged early and nail the leader in the deep stretch.
Thanks for many memories, Dave. RIP.
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I remember him using that tactic that you described a few times, now that you mention it and always thought that was pretty slick.I think he was physically a very strong man too for his size.
