Jayaramans end relationship with Ice; Summer Bird to Ritchey

[Sightseek]

I noticed Repole moved several to Pletcher, hopefully they don't go that route too..

Tim did an excellent job with Summer Bird.

[freddymo]

Pletcher is currently in The Empire Strikes Back mode

[TouchOfGrey]

DRF:Summer Bird being moved to new barn
By Mary Rampellini

Trainer Tim Ice has been informed that he is being relieved of his duties as the trainer of champion Summer Bird as well as 24 other horses owned by K.K. and Vilasini Jayaraman. Ice, who is based at Oaklawn, said the loss of the horses will reduce his stable from 31 head to six.

It puts me almost out of business, Ice said.

K.K. Jayaraman said Tuesday morning he will be moving the horses, but a final decision on a new trainer has not yet been made.

I haven t decided anything yet, he said.

Ice said he believes a slow start to the meet, where he is 2 for 15, and a colt suffering a condylar fracture during a morning workout Sunday at Oaklawn led to the Jayaraman s decision. K.K. Jayaraman said there has been a breakdown in communication between he and Ice. Ice said he did not know where Summer Bird would be headed. Jayaraman, who has trained in the past himself, has had a number of trainers through the years.

I m just another trainer in a long line he s hired and fired, Ice said. But I do have empty stalls, and I m looking for new clients.

[johnny pinwheel]

the guy is a proven good trainer. i hope he gets some more clients soon.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by johnny pinwheel

the guy is a proven good trainer. i hope he gets some more clients soon.

He is 35 had one year on his own and is a proven trainer? Why because he was lucky and got a G1 colt his first year? I don't know how good or not good he is but I know he isn't proven.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by freddymo

He is 35 had one year on his own and is a proven trainer? Why because he was lucky and got a G1 colt his first year? I don't know how good or not good he is but I know he isn't proven.

this could be a blessing in disguise

-bt-

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by -BT-

this could be a blessing in disguise

-bt-

Maybe certainly not ideal..I dont know the story but I wondering what the real deal is?

[Habersham000]

Most of Jayaraman's horses seem to be home breds with very below average pedigrees. You would have to have some very special oats to be doing any better then Ice has been doing with those horses. Good Luck to Tim, I hope you bounce back on your feet.