Anyone know Curt Ferguson?
 

He trains a horse named Presidental Cause that ran today at Turf Paradise. He broke down and was vanned off. I have been following this horse for years and I am hoping that it was nothing to serious. I could not find an email for anyone at Turf Paradise, just a number and its to late to call tonight. I am just looking to find out if 'Cause is ok or will be ok. If anyone has any info please feel free to PM me. Thanks

I'm sorry....
 

I'm not familiar with him, but I certainly wish the horse well, hope it's not serious.

Is this a former Mandella horse that cost 2million dollars?

Nope and yes, Mandella horse, but he was bought for $750k at the 04 Sept Keenland sale, not $2million.

Call the track at 602-942-1101, they should be able to direct you to someone who can let you know the horse's status.


hope he's ok, there's no worse feeling than seeing a horse you care about get vanned off and you have no idea what happened.

I contacted a friend who texted on of the stewards last night and they are going to go find out today for me! I also told them I would take him if they are looking to get rid of him. Like I said in my earlier post, I have followed him since Mandella had him since my friend galloped him and I just hate this. Hopefully everything will be ok

I'm pulling for the horse too.

Awww poor guy. Hope he's okay.

Let us know what you find out.

Several people posted to let them know if I heard anything about my boy Presidental Cause and today I talked to Curt Ferguson.And unfortunatly it is bad news.....Prez' didnt make it. The injury to his seamoid was to bad. :( What did make me feel alittle better was talking to Mr. Ferguson. He could not have been nicer about it, and didnt even think I was crazy for calling about a horse that I didnt own, never owned or seen!!! He kept me on the phone for over 15mins telling me what happened in the race and after. He even told me how he came to claim him and claim him back. He really was a nice guy about the whole thing. The one thing I found wierd was, when I called the racing sec. office at Turf Paradise, I didnt have the words out of my mouth before the guys says "Well would you like his number?"...I said "Sure, is this the number to the barn?" and the guy goes, "No, its his cell phone".....I was shocked that they would give out someones personal number like that. Not that I am not glad that I was able to get in touch with him so quickly, but I just found it alittle strange.

For such a sad ending, those personal responses you received are very refreshing.

With regard to this sport, and to human nature.

I think we all here want to believe that all those around a horse and at the track where they run really do have an interest in the horse's well being.

I know it's a negative. But from my distance and detachment, it's at least more than a tad uplifting.

Thank you for sharing.

I think you helped Mr. Ferguson as much as he helped you. He obviously needed someone who liked the horse as much as he did, and it was you. I liked him too, sorry for the loss.

I'm really sorry to hear this... followed him back when he was Mandella and I liked him

I can't say anything more than Chuckles and Westcoast already have.

Thanks for sharing with us.

Run in peace, good boy. :(

Wow, sorry to hear :(

Very cool of the trainer to chat with you about the matter, he sounds like another of the many good ones in this sport.

It really did make me feel better after I talked to him. Now, It could have all been an act, but I really dont think it was. He did seem like he wanted me to feel better about the situation as crazy as that sounds. So thanks for all the kind words guys. RIP Prez'