Heartbreaking news.. Joe Silverio gone at 34

[Alabama Stakes]

It’s been a very sad day for me. Just a sad day for all of us I think.

[LITF]

Wow...just awful. Horrible day.

If nothing gets started for his wife and children maybe we can start something for them.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

It’s been a very sad day for me. Just a sad day for all of us I think.

I'm hurting too bud. I know I'm playing tacticus/roadster box exacta for him big time.

[taxicab]

Just terrible news.
And only 34 years old.
Really,really sad.
Rest In Peace Joe.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by knickslions2

I'm hurting too bud. I know I'm playing tacticus/roadster box exacta for him big time.

Absolutely! I just suggested we play a big Derby Day P6 ticket in his honor, singling a Baffert horse if possible. Nice chunk would go to his kids if it wins. If it loses, i’m sure we’ll be donating to his family either way.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

Absolutely! I just suggested we play a big Derby Day P6 ticket in his honor, singling a Baffert horse if possible. Nice chunk would go to his kids if it wins. If it loses, i’m sure we’ll be donating to his family either way.

I'm in for a hundo , let me know the details.

[Revidere]

Very sad news. A true horse racing character. Blessings to his family.

[RolloTomasi]

My condolences to his family and friends and anyone here that knew him on a more personal level beyond his screen name.

Honestly in the last couple of years he was one of the reasons I continue to frequent "The Paddock" as he was often the initiator of discussion on major races and individual horses.

I liked that--beyond his progress in strict, objective handicapping--he was foremost a loyal fan of certain owners/stables/trainers the way someone from NY might be a die-hard Knicks fan or someone from LA lauds the Dodgers (or the way freddymo hangs on to the Phipps stable). He also kept watch for "future stars" in the maiden and conditioned allowance ranks at all times, often highlighting them on this board. These latter attributes are IMO lacking nowadays in racing, to its detriment, and if the sport could generate a significant number of fans of his sort it would be in a lot better shape than it is today.

Originally Posted by knickslions2

I know I'm playing tacticus/roadster box exacta for him big time.

I thought the same, too, when I first read the news. If one of us finds a channel to make a charitable donation in lieu of flowers hopefully it will be posted in order to send along the proceeds.