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03-18-2015, 08:51 PM
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Can picture myself as a teen seated in my grandmother's kitchen back in Queens, NY pouring over the following day's Daily Racing Form back in the 1970's..."the Golden Age of Thoroughbred Racing"...when there were many outstanding horsemen (and there were)........
the only question that she would ask me time and time again..... "Does Allen Jerkens have any horses entered tomorrow?" RIP, Chief.......
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03-18-2015, 09:42 PM
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suit, hat. binoculars
I can remember one day in particular. The chief had won the feature with some hoss with stickers that paid like $20 or something. Gene (the CID ) had made a nice score since he always bet the chiefs hoss'. He was extolling his virtues in an extra loud, (even for him) diatribe. He was in CID form. (Called In Drunk). You could tell that he genuinely loved the guy. It was beautiful to watch. Mr. Jerkins gave him the thumbs up on the way by. It was just such a Saratoga moment. If you've ever exited the track past the fountain, you've probably heard Gene. RIP Chief
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03-18-2015, 10:50 PM
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Rip to a great guy. My condolences to his family, his friends, to everyone who cherished him.
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