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Old 07-07-2016, 08:30 PM   #31
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Larry makes me proud to be an announcer.

Wonderful man.

Hey for all you harness guys.

I was actually around the game working for DRF and saw Niatross pace at Hollywood Park. Best I ever saw. No photo.

Also, unfortunately I was there and had to write the story the tragic night Shelly Goudreau was killed.

Horrible night.
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Old 07-07-2016, 10:34 PM   #32
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Old 07-07-2016, 11:23 PM   #33
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Larry makes me proud to be an announcer.

Wonderful man.

Hey for all you harness guys.

I was actually around the game working for DRF and saw Niatross pace at Hollywood Park. Best I ever saw. No photo.

Also, unfortunately I was there and had to write the story the tragic night Shelly Goudreau was killed.

Horrible night.
Vic what's the story on that? I knew a harness groom who worked in SoCal during that era who told me the horse was a notorious bit breaker and Shelly didn't know. The horse broke the bit. He tried to bail and he clipped something and landed on his head?
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Vic what's the story on that? I knew a harness groom who worked in SoCal during that era who told me the horse was a notorious bit breaker and Shelly didn't know. The horse broke the bit. He tried to bail and he clipped something and landed on his head?
First I've ever heard anything about him breaking bits. Suppose it's possible. Horse was named Regan's Lad. The equipment broke heading into first turn. Goudreau eased him to the middle of the track. Turned his legs to the side of the sulky and jumped. His leg's seemed to catch something in such a way it whipped his body and head into the track. He couldn't be saved.
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Old 07-08-2016, 10:17 AM   #35
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I too was there, just moves to SoCal from New Jersey. I also do not know anything about an equipment issue but it was a horrible site.

Shelley's head hit the track and took a bounce like a basketball dribble. He then lifted his head up briefly ( I thought he would miraculously that split second) but it quickly fell back to the ground motionless.

Now getting the thread back on track.....Please keep us posted on Larry's guest engagements. They are not to be missed.

Keep up the great attitude Larry. You are not only a marvel but truly marvelous and an inspiration.
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Old 07-08-2016, 10:26 AM   #36
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There is one video on YouTube of him calling the guy on the lead "The New York Clock Stopper" at Yonkers. What's the deal behind that name? Anyone know?
Hahahahahaha I heard that too

Other Jack Lee nick names

Rockin Ronny pierce

All you gotta know is Jackie mo

Say hey bill fahy

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Used to call Herve the colonel and George brennen then barbecue man (not sure why besides his colors maybe
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Hahahahahaha I heard that too

Other Jack Lee nick names

Rockin Ronny pierce

All you gotta know is Jackie mo

Say hey bill fahy

Howard pacing Parker

Used to call Herve the colonel and George brennen then barbecue man (not sure why besides his colors maybe
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Hahahahahaha I heard that too

Other Jack Lee nick names

Rockin Ronny pierce

All you gotta know is Jackie mo

Say hey bill fahy

Howard pacing Parker

Used to call Herve the colonel and George brennen then barbecue man (not sure why besides his colors maybe
The Captain Carl Cito.
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First I've ever heard anything about him breaking bits. Suppose it's possible. Horse was named Regan's Lad. The equipment broke heading into first turn. Goudreau eased him to the middle of the track. Turned his legs to the side of the sulky and jumped. His leg's seemed to catch something in such a way it whipped his body and head into the track. He couldn't be saved.
The bit definitely broke. It was in the stories written about it back in the day. The backstretch rumor has always been the horse was notorious for doing it and the trainer and groom didn't tell Shelly. The part I've never understood is how that would have made a difference. It's like me telling you my car's tires sometimes fly off before giving you the keys. I'm not sure how the information helps you from crashing.

I was also always told this event and Jack Parker's accident which was essentially equally bad but he survived caused drivers to start wearing real helmets. Supposedly the helmets of the 70's and early 80's were essentially like old football helmets. Lot of leather and little else.

The other kicker is Jack Parker went back to driving and drove till recently. If you spent 30 seconds talking to him you'd see he had a traumatic brain injury. I always felt it was weird they let a guy driver horses who clearly was a little off and definitely had dull response time.
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The Captain Carl Cito.
Wow thought you didnt know harness 😂😂😂😂😂😭

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Hahahahahaha I heard that too

Other Jack Lee nick names

Rockin Ronny pierce

All you gotta know is Jackie mo

Say hey bill fahy

Howard pacing Parker

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Old 07-09-2016, 10:59 PM   #44
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I admit I don't know much about harness racing. Especially in the more recent times.

I do know one thing from the past. They were racing at Los Alamitos must have been early 80's or so.

Couple drivers came over to my house for a few beers. For one it became a few more than a few.

Next thing I know a wicked wrist shot with a real puck whizzes down my hall and makes a perfect puck sized hole in the bedroom door at the end of the hall.

Came to find out later it wasn't all that unusual behavior for Mario Baillargeon.
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I admit I don't know much about harness racing. Especially in the more recent times.

I do know one thing from the past. They were racing at Los Alamitos must have been early 80's or so.

Couple drivers came over to my house for a few beers. For one it became a few more than a few.

Next thing I know a wicked wrist shot with a real puck whizzes down my hall and makes a perfect puck sized hole in the bedroom door at the end of the hall.

Came to find out later it wasn't all that unusual behavior for Mario Baillargeon.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I have heard stories of him in the past but this takes the cake, remeber betting los al harness in the downstairs at the meadowlands with hong kong at 3 in the morning it wasn't pretty
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