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Originally Posted by Grits
Our country was built on free enterprise, and it continues to thrive on that today. I don't see Bailey cashing in on this sport, instead, I see Bailey cashing in on Bailey--on his skill and his years of experience. I find nothing wrong there.
I believe this, along with the fact that not any of us are in the position to know what Jerry Bailey has done with a single dime of his income, his wealth.
Anonymity, void of the praise and view of others can be a tremendous gift. And it is often one's choice.
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Bailey lives a couple miles from me. I've seen him several times at Home Depot; one week I saw him there two or three straight days. I was buying concrete; he was getting lumber. Talked to him once; a very nice guy. When I told him I bet against Silver Wagon (his last ride), he laughed and said he's never met anyone who bet ON the horse. Blue jeans, t-shirt, ballcap, pickup truck. Seemed like a regular guy. I'm glad he's doing well for himself.