Larry Jones

Thunder Gulch · #1 05-18-2008, 09:47 AM

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

azerica · #2 05-18-2008, 08:36 PM

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 · #3 05-18-2008, 09:01 PM

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.

GBBob · #4 05-18-2008, 09:12 PM

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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 whip. There was some substance there.

It would be more effective if he had taken this stance when he was a rider...seems a little suspicious now..kinda like Barry Bonds coming out against steroids tomorrow

Cajungator26 · #5 05-18-2008, 09:34 PM

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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.

You're forgetting the part AFTER that where he said that she stumbled and stumbling on any surface would have likely have caused the fractures.

ArlJim78 · #6 05-18-2008, 09:36 PM

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You're forgetting the part AFTER that where he said that she stumbled and stumbling on any surface would have likely have caused the fractures.

you mean ignoring.

azerica · #7 05-18-2008, 09:50 PM

But getting back to what Larry and Jerry said. Hay, oats and water. I mean horses were running fine for generations on this remedy. Then drugs kick in and all of a sudden we have horses that rarely see a 4YO season. It is like even if a horse retires at age three sound the owners/breeders want to get it off the track before the gross handicap/ inferiority gene kicks in.

Cannon Shell · #8 05-19-2008, 06:00 PM

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But getting back to what Larry and Jerry said. Hay, oats and water. I mean horses were running fine for generations on this remedy. Then drugs kick in and all of a sudden we have horses that rarely see a 4YO season. It is like even if a horse retires at age three sound the owners/breeders want to get it off the track before the gross handicap/ inferiority gene kicks in.

this is not true

HaloWishingwell · #9 05-19-2008, 11:42 AM

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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.

Cannon Shell · #10 05-19-2008, 06:02 PM

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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.

He works for the NY Times, he doesnt need facts or knowledge.

Genuine Risk will explode when she reads this...