George R.
1261 posts
Dec 16, 2008
8:27 PM
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This Horse finished 3rd in his only Race a $32000 doller race at Santa Anita, beaten by neck for the win. Horses name Original Thinker by Eleven Stitches
Last Edited by on Dec 16, 2008 9:59 PM
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Spin City USA
152 posts
Dec 16, 2008
9:44 PM
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Hey George, were you a trainer back then? I grew up at a rent stables on the riverbottem in Burbank and used to spend a lot of time at the WeHo in Whitter. I also have a lot of friends who work at the tracks. Are you still involved with the horses?
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They gotta Spin to win.....Jay
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3757
1108 posts
Dec 16, 2008
9:45 PM
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George - Did you know a guy by the name of Pattio?
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George R.
1262 posts
Dec 16, 2008
9:51 PM
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Dr. Pattio a Vet ?
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George R.
1263 posts
Dec 16, 2008
9:54 PM
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Spin
I first went to the track with the Valenzuelas. Milo, Martin, Angel, Pat Vals uncles.
They tought me the Basics .
I left the track in 2000 , I miss it but I wont be going back for a while. The sport is not the same, its dying out
First the Lotto then the Indain Casinos it will never be the same .
I remember the normal attendance on the weekend was 50 thousand racing fans a Day at the track.
George
Last Edited by on Dec 16, 2008 9:57 PM
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3757
1109 posts
Dec 16, 2008
9:58 PM
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George - I am not sure if he was a vet but I do know that he trained horses also. I also know Nate Hubbard as well.
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George R.
1264 posts
Dec 16, 2008
10:02 PM
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I only new Dr Pattio he worked on several horses for us.
Nate Hubbard Van lines Horse transportation ?
George
Last Edited by on Dec 16, 2008 10:03 PM
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Spin City USA
153 posts
Dec 16, 2008
10:21 PM
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Goerge, I know what you mean, My cousin is John Ashby, he is an outrider down there and he says the same thing. It took him so long to get in he is staying put. I used to rodeo with Floyd Baze, His cousin is Russel Baze and Russels Cousine Earl Baze is still hustleing on the fair circut. He goes from Pleasinton to Sunland, it is a way of life and ya have to love it to put up with it,same with rodeo, but ya gotta make a living. Its like you posted other day ya gotta have good stock.
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They gotta Spin to win.....Jay
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George R.
1265 posts
Dec 16, 2008
10:25 PM
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Jay
The reason I lasted so long was that I was getting paid to do what I liked.
how many people can say that and mean it ?
It was never about the Money, and it still aint. If a person is happy and can get by on what he has ,then he is a rich man.
george
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Spin City USA
154 posts
Dec 16, 2008
10:44 PM
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You said a mouthful there. Not many people can truly say that. I tell people its the same with the birds, you have to fly in comps for the right reasons.In my book its not about winning a trophy, its about putting your birds up on fly day and be happy when they perform to the best of their ability win lose or draw. If you prepare them properly and they preform like they are suppose to you are a winner, you accomplished your goal.
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They gotta Spin to win.....Jay
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BRIDGETOWN ROLLER
15 posts
Dec 17, 2008
12:57 AM
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Cool photo George,here I thought you forgot all about the horses,hope your family is well,I will try to post some pictures of my new Charro horses so you can check them out. take care
Oscar
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George R.
1266 posts
Dec 17, 2008
9:02 AM
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Hello Oscar
I hope all is well with you and your Family.
The horses are cool and I had a lot of good times thanks to the man upstairs.
maybe when my Kids grow up I will roll the dice and buy me a few horses and have some fun.
Merry Christmas Oscar and I hope you can make it out to our show in Feb.
George
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