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Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

Andy, don't let the fact that he's recognized as one of the finest horsemen in the game dissuade you in anyway from this monumental epiffany. Clearly, it's been the bute talkin' for the past 30+ years.

That's quite a " fact " you are presenting.

What is a fact is that I'm not accusing him of anything other than the actual " fact " that over the past few years more than a few horses that have come under his care have improved dramatically in an extremely short period of time. What is also a " fact " is that many of these horses have dropped off just as quickly.

I don't know how he does it, and thus can't accuse him of anything, as perhaps it's these supposed superior training skills you allude to. On the other hand, why then do these horses quite often not hold this new form for an extended period of time?

Gary seems like a nice guy, and once again I respect the seriousness with which he accepted this suspension, but as an everyday horseplayer in NY I find guessing how his horses will perform on any given day to be problematic. The past performances often offer conflicting clues.