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General Category => General Harness Racing Discussion => Topic started by: The Skipper on April 29, 2013, 02:20:27 PM

Title: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: The Skipper on April 29, 2013, 02:20:27 PM

I ran into my old friend and Chi-Town legend R.T.P. today and he said to say hi all. I've known R.T.P.

for over 50 years ummm a very long time, I won't go into details but if you pray say just a few

kind words for Phil, though he would not want me to post this he could really use them. I'm not scared

of him anymore ( I was terrified as a little kid) and when he asked where I live I told him and he didn't

even know what area it was so I'm safe.  rflmao1 rflmao1 rflmao1 Love ya Phil keep fighting  redrose

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: pezz97 on April 29, 2013, 03:17:08 PM

Good Luck Buddy!

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: LVGaryD on April 29, 2013, 04:15:33 PM

Phil is nothing short of pure class. His word is his bond, and I have nothing but good things to say about the man.

Several years back he came out to Las Vegas and we had lunch-a 3 or 4 hour lunch, talking about the good old days of harness racing. And I still think no matter how sick he might be, he'd still beat me badly shooting pool or handicapping horses. His mind is like a magnet!

Get well my friend-we are all praying for you. Hope to see you back in Las Vegas soon!

 bowdown bowdown bowdown

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: NIATROSS on April 29, 2013, 05:58:55 PM

Quote from: pezz97 on April 29, 2013, 03:17:08 PM

Good Luck Buddy!

 thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: Mags on April 29, 2013, 07:26:37 PM

best of luck to RTP..a true chicago harness fan

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: The Skipper on April 29, 2013, 07:32:49 PM

I also forgot to mention Phil owned one of the best IL breds , Ritmo which was one the best on the grounds

at that time but I think his favorite horse was the 1st one he owned Heather Molly, and the man is also

a top notch gin rummy player. So if you ever run across him don't play pool or gin rummy cause you

will lose.

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: Horseman809 on April 29, 2013, 07:38:40 PM

Good luck to R.T.P a legend were rooting for you pal  thumbsup

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Post by: RocknRoll on April 29, 2013, 11:52:57 PM

Good luck RTP!

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: careless hal on April 30, 2013, 03:59:20 AM

All the best Phil.

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: MichiganDale on April 30, 2013, 04:05:30 AM

Definitely a legendary fella.  All the best to RTP.

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Post by: AmyHollar on April 30, 2013, 05:22:24 AM

 redrose

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: bettor2belucky on April 30, 2013, 06:22:49 AM

Speedy recovery to Phil, enjoyed his stories of Ritmo and his pool playing....

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Post by: the real Ira on April 30, 2013, 11:09:58 PM

    one of the all time greats!!  IM ROOTING FOR YOU PAL!!   thumbsup thumbsup

Title: Re: Chicago horse playing legend, and pool shark R.T.P.
Post by: chicagojazz on May 01, 2013, 07:17:44 AM

wish you a speedy recovery.