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06-02-2010, 11:05 AM
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Richie, congratulations on a wonderful career. Obviously this isn't the way you wanted to go out and I'm sure that there were still some things that you wanted to accomplish. But take a step back and realize at all the things that you have accomplished in a career that dealt you some wicked cards at times. Every time, you got up bushed yourself off and carried on with nothing but the utmost class and integrity. It was easy to see why you were such a fan favorite. You will definitely be missed, but understandably this is the right decision for so many reasons. Hopefully you will end up doing something within the sport. I'm sure whatever your next endeavor is, you will handle it with the ease and skillfulness that you displayed on the track every time you went out there. I have had the pleasure of meeting you on several occasions and used to enjoy your stints on the NYRA TV shows. You are a natural. Good luck on whatever the future holds for you and once again congratulations on a wonderful career.
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06-02-2010, 11:19 AM
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Migliore is the kind of person who need to represent this sport. Not only does he love the horses, he loves the game, and it's been his everything. If there is no job for this guy w/ nyra they should make one.
I'm sure a forced retirement is very difficult. Like your girlfriend dumping you when you don't see it coming while she's sleeping w somebody else. I can't congratulate mig on retirement because it's obviously not his choice. As a player I can thank him for always giving his best effort on every horse he was legged up on. Thank you Mig
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06-02-2010, 11:22 AM
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Of everyone I've interviewed in the sport the Mig was by far the friendliest and most generous with his time. . . He's a great guy and I wish him the best.
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06-02-2010, 11:25 AM
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Very sad news indeed. Mig is one of the great guys in the game. I am sorry that Mig was not able to go out on his own terms, but he will live to walk and talk about his wonderful career which is the most important thing at the end of the day. Certainly seems like a perfect candidate to be an excellent jock agent. I wish Mig the best in whatever endeavour he chooses to move on to and hopefully it will be somewhere within the game he loves.
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06-02-2010, 12:48 PM
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"Horses have given me everything in life, everything good in my life stems from horses,” Migliore said. “The emotion that I feel now is just knowing I won’t get to do it now, and that makes me sad. But I’m also understanding of the fact that my situation is a lot better than a lot of other guys, and I’m sure many people would trade places with me having to make this announcement. The biggest thing I feel is gratitude that I got to live my dream.” BloodHorse went on: Migliore said he hadn’t made any decisions as to whether he would pursue a full-time career in the racing industry, but he mentioned Thoroughbred retirement as a charity close to his heart. “I want to be as big an advocate as I can for retired Thoroughbreds and give back to the horses that have given me so much,” he said. “I want to make sure every horse is given the respect they deserve.” Amen to that.
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06-02-2010, 12:50 PM
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 Mig is the greatest. Best of luck in retirement and the healing process!
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06-02-2010, 04:33 PM
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06-04-2010, 06:38 AM
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Thx... Glad you enjoyed it. Will certainly have Mig look back at some of his best rides, and he has done some of that in the past. Wednesday wasn't the time for that. Quote:
I've thought about that with Mig as well. He's going to get healthy first and foremost and then start considering options. As a sidebar, SiriusXM provides no compensation to me at all. ATR's revenue is derived solely from the advertising I can generate.
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06-02-2010, 01:18 PM
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Rich is one of the few people on the track about whom that I have ever heard a hostile word. He is a classy guy who worked extremely hard, both morning and afternoon. Inspite of his many injuries he always fought back.
I'm pretty confident that this decision was extremely hard for him but because I like him very much, I am happy he has made it. I would hate to see him have the decision forced on him by an even more horrible accident. Richie always made time to speak with fans and to be a great representative of the game. Richie has many friends and the love of a supportive family and I am sure that with his positive attitude and hard trying that whatever he chooses to do, he will succeed.
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06-02-2010, 12:27 PM
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