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11-21-2018, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dilanesp
The fact that he got to come back and ride Oxbow, Beholder, and Mucho Macho Man to huge stakes wins is one of the great stories in sports.
He's one of the best riders I have ever seen, actually. Rarely made a mistake (although I am sure he would like to have the 1986 BC Classic back  ). |
i remember him saying he gave Alysheba a bad ride in the Belmont,that it cost him 2nd,and some bonus that was given that year.Dont think their were many others though,one of the best riders i have seen.
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11-21-2018, 08:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sour grapes
i remember him saying he gave Alysheba a bad ride in the Belmont,that it cost him 2nd,and some bonus that was given that year.Dont think their were many others though,one of the best riders i have seen.
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Chris McCarron rode Alysheba.
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11-21-2018, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by the little guy
Chris McCarron rode Alysheba.
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You are a human encyclopedia of NYRA races. I somehow scored tickets to the VIP room that year (1987) with all the celebrities and big shots. What a great day.
Of course the big controversy about that Belmont was the inability of Alysheba to use Lasix. How times have changed.....not sure for the good of the game.
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11-21-2018, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chadk66
sad news but man what a career. and what a great guy. Scott too. Just super people
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I had a long talk with him once. At first he was very reticent to say much, but eventually I got him to open up and we had a really nice conversation.
Maybe he'll go back to acting.
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11-21-2018, 12:43 PM
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He was also great in the ill fated Luck series on HBO
I don't think Gary needs to ride to earn a nice living
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11-21-2018, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dilanesp
He's one of the best riders I have ever seen, actually. Rarely made a mistake (although I am sure he would like to have the 1986 BC Classic back ). |
Never mind the 1998 BC Classic...
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11-21-2018, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
Never mind the 1998 BC Classic...
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Actually I always thought his worst Silver Charm ride was the Santa Anita Derby.
But he had a bunch of good rides on the horse too.
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11-21-2018, 09:50 PM
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Wishing him the best in all he does in the future. Truly, one of the great riders of the sport!
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11-22-2018, 02:39 AM
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Didn't he get 3rd on Winning Colors in the Preakness.
I mean, considering the trouble encountered around the 1st turn, you gotta think not too bad.
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11-22-2018, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ultracapper
Didn't he get 3rd on Winning Colors in the Preakness.
I mean, considering the trouble encountered around the 1st turn, you gotta think not too bad.
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I think it was third but can't remember. Woody Stephens had Pat Day carry Winning Colors really wide probably because of the Derby loss IMHO.
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11-22-2018, 06:45 AM
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11-22-2018, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Spalding No!
Never mind the 1998 BC Classic...
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being perfect is tough to obtain
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11-22-2018, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Augenj
I think it was third but can't remember. Woody Stephens had Pat Day carry Winning Colors really wide probably because of the Derby loss IMHO.
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I remember that Stevens was really pissed at Woody Stephens in the post race interview about that and for telling Day to engage Winning Colors in a speed duel with Forty Niner getting them both beat. He said something like, there is one man responsible for today and we all know who he is.
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11-22-2018, 11:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMB@BP
being perfect is tough to obtain
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...and sometimes one makes it tougher than it needs to be...
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11-23-2018, 08:23 AM
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