Larry Jones

[sumitas]

Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

Just watched the roundtable discussion.. He truely is a very classy guy. I feel so bad for him. Great discussion and I really hope things do start changing for the better.

Let's see some action not just talk.

Originally Posted by sumitas

Let's see some action not just talk.

Like Golden Missile in action?

[Bobby Fischer]

favorite trainer as far as a fan. I gave him a thumbs and a "good job larry!" up after the 07Haskel and he gave me a thumbs up and a smile back

[Samarta]

I thought both roundtables were an absolute waist of time. Both ESPN and NBC get big time thumbs down. Now I will say the most interesting part for me was when they flashed to the jocks room during the broadcast. I think that did capture their interest in this.

[Thunder Gulch]

Agree with most of you about Jones. In the last 12 months he has really gained my attention and respect.

[azerica]

You gotta hand it to Larry. We all know his heart is broken after what happened to Eight Belles, yet he does his job in trying to instill some sense of into the entire situation. And yes, I saw the jocks were interested in the discussions. Gary Stevens was not doing any good I thought by losing it but Jerry Bailey really did have some great moments. I wish they would have a panel with both Jerry and Larry on it to spread some insight.

[sumitas]

Jones said he would have preferred a well maintained poly surface for 8 Belles to gallop out on. He said he prefers young horses that have been turned out instead of hot housed. He said a spring/fall season for t breds would work. The horses would then get more rest. Bailey said he'd like to see no meds prior to race and no whips. There was some substance there.

[HaloWishingwell]

Originally Posted by azerica

You gotta hand it to Larry. We all know his heart is broken after what happened to Eight Belles, yet he does his job in trying to instill some sense of into the entire situation. And yes, I saw the jocks were interested in the discussions. Gary Stevens was not doing any good I thought by losing it but Jerry Bailey really did have some great moments. I wish they would have a panel with both Jerry and Larry on it to spread some insight.

I don't blame Gary Stevens for losing it. The Times writer who had really some harsh criticisms about horse racing showed his lack of knowledge of the sport.