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07-20-2016, 01:17 PM
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intus habes, quem poscis
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Brooklyn NY
Posts: 9,776
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Steve Crist
Must be a slow day as no one has commented yet on the fact that he has retired. Announced by DRF this morning and seeing many tweets now.
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07-20-2016, 01:28 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Moore, OK
Posts: 46,828
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I'll miss his writing for sure.
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07-20-2016, 01:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,755
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Bummer
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07-20-2016, 03:33 PM
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Track Announcer
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 521
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Brilliant writer who didn't write often enough for my satisfaction.
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07-20-2016, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 28,546
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It's hard to react appropriately when these guys retire...because they've been in semi-retirement for years.
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07-20-2016, 06:11 PM
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Veteran
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,831
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In this case I'm pretty sure the health issues are the reason. That , and why knock yourself out if you don't have too.
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07-20-2016, 06:12 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 9,854
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Thaskalos, well said.
If I wrote about horse racing, I'd find a way to do it from heaven. You'd have to kill me in the afterlife to make me retire from it.
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07-20-2016, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 7,333
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Originally Posted by AltonKelsey
In this case I'm pretty sure the health issues are the reason. That , and why knock yourself out if you don't have too.
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I'm 100% sure you are wrong. Steve's health, thankfully, is just fine.
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07-20-2016, 06:16 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 9,854
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Originally Posted by the little guy
I'm 100% sure you are wrong. Steve's health, thankfully, is just fine.
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Good, I was wondering if that was true.
I hope he brings his dog(s) up to the SPA and enjoys life.
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07-20-2016, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 7,333
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Originally Posted by EMD4ME
Good, I was wondering if that was true.
I hope he brings his dog(s) up to the SPA and enjoys life.
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They're great dogs. I still miss their first greyhound, Badge. He was a cool dog.
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07-20-2016, 06:25 PM
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C'est Tout
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Cajunland
Posts: 13,269
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What i love most about Crist is that he's a tireless advocate for the horse player, the ones who fund the purses.
Still remember a line I read in one of his books as he addressed a horsemen's group:
"If it weren't for us bettors you guys would be running for blue ribbons at the county fair"
Right on dude.
With Litfin already gone, and now Crist, who is left over there at DRF?
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07-20-2016, 06:31 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 9,854
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Originally Posted by the little guy
They're great dogs. I still miss their first greyhound, Badge. He was a cool dog.
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In my eyes, all dogs and all horses are awesome.
I obviously never met Badge. I'm sure he was a treasure 
Their loyalty and innocence is unwavering. Love it 
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07-20-2016, 06:32 PM
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NoPoints4ME
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 9,854
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Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour
What i love most about Crist is that he's a tireless advocate for the horse player, the ones who fund the purses.
Still remember a line I read in one of his books as he addressed a horsemen's group:
"If it weren't for us bettors you guys would be running for blue ribbons at the county fair"
Right on dude.
With Litfin already gone, and now Crist, who is left over there at DRF?
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I wish more horseplayers had the guts to boycott AND let the tracks know but sadly tracks like CD, WANTED people to not bet so they can gain an advantage.
Sick game we adore.
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07-20-2016, 06:46 PM
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Veteran
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,428
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Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour
... With Litfin already gone, and now Crist, who is left over there at DRF?
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So, who has replaced Crist at DRF?
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07-20-2016, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 209
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I both enjoyed and learned a lot from his articles and books.
I wish him well going forward.
I think us horseplayers are losing a strong voice that won't be replaced.
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