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5 wins in a row for partnership!

by Barry Roos
Published: August 20, 2009 2 Comments
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After 34 years of involvement in Thoroughbred racing, I have appreciation for the good times. Most partnerships, tell you of the fun you will you have. They leave out the fact that most rarely win and lose money, lots of money. Well my experience in racing, led me in the right direction managing a partnership. Treat people right, don’t tack on bs fees, and give people a chance to make money. Next find honest trainers who are on the same page as you. After 5 years G-Biscuit stable has won 24% of our starts, and yes has been profitable.

Still, like any other outfit, we have had our share of bad luck. Just last month our best horse cracked a sesmoid and forced to be retired. Horses are fragile, and no matter how well cared for, they get hurt.It is a fact, yes it sucks, but a fact nevertheless.

The thing about the bad times is they make you appreciate the times where the gods of good luck shine down upon you. One of the keys to succeeding is to place your horses correctly. Sounds easy enough, but is rarely the case in most outfits. Why, you ask? People tend to fall in love with their horses and are afraid they may get claimed. If you are in a claiming race and don’t at least feel your horse may get claimed, then you are probably over your head.

Anyway back to the story of the day. Yesterday at Arlington, a horse of ours Rahoo came flying in a 5/8ths starter allowance and got up to win. This marked our 5th win in a row, 3 at Arlington and 2 at Suffolk. As my role in the partnership is to pick out the horses which we claim/buy, I am thrilled when that hard work pays off and my partners make money. With all the negatives in racing, you have to stop and appreciate the good times. This is a lesson I have learned, and preach. Seems elementary, but I know folks with Breeders’ Cup starters who never stop and enjoy the ride. Don’t make that mistake my friends.

Kudos to trainers Jim Mcmullen at Arlington and John Rigattieri for their work with our group. Without their hard work and that of their staff, none of our success would have been possible.


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  1. Carmine Weatherbee on August 24, 2009 4:22 pm

    Congrats! It is nice to see there is one partnership which actually makes money. I am so tired of the throngs of partnerships in your face with ads, and almost all lose their shirts. If I had a partnership that never wins, I certainly wouldn’t advertise. I was Arlington for your double, and couldn’t help but laugh that you don’t advertise and do nothing but good. Those other guys could learn from you. They are all show.

    Keep up the good work.

  2. Barry Roos on October 3, 2009 10:10 am

    Thanks Carmine, it is always nice when the hard work pays off! I too get bored reading through ads of partnerships who have no success to speak of yet brag how wonderful they are.

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