One Way How Not To Drive A Horse

[sea biscuit]

Take a look at Mr Ken Devaus' drive (on #3) at Monticello on Oct 25, race 12. It seems he was on a mission to destroy either his own horse or the 2/5 favorite on the rail. In the end  he only managed to destroy his own horse who finished dead last. I would have loved to interview and and take some comments from the people who bet his horse that night. I am sure they would have been in unprintable words.

This ignoramus should have been called to the judges room and asked what he was upto and what was his intention in that race. The judges, to the fans horror, chose to do nothing. He must have looked at the 10 length gap that he had created with the rail horse and the rest of the field at least 3 or 4 times but chooses not to take it and drive on. I am so glad the favorite on the rail went on to win the race. Had he not I am sure you would have seen some broken benches and window panes at Monticello after the race was over.

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[LVGaryD]

That was not a very good drive to say the least. 

[pezz97]

WHat the hell Was that ?    

[Hugh Jass]

Reminds me of the old days when Paisley and Buch were feuding.

It was safe to use sleepy or Conley in a race them 2 were in.

[The Giss]

Relief. Saw the topic and thought someone was posting one of my Billings drives.

[Jeremy]

Relief. Saw the topic and thought someone was posting one of my Billings drives.

When I saw you had the last post I wondered if you were explaining yourself. 

[newandimproved]

Relief. Saw the topic and thought someone was posting one of my Billings drives.

[mo doc n]

sb,

you see it at times , there must have been words in the back between the two or he was trying to sink the 2-5 shot.

It looks like he had control of the horse , so I am kind of surprised no one called him on it.

reminds me of the Nick Clegg days 

[Just Saying]

Tom Simmons & John "Rocket" Reese used to do that to each other all the time at QCD. They'd be last & next to last at the finish and screaming obscenities at each other the entire mile.

I used to love getting away 3rd behind those two.

[pope of vegas]

Tom Simmons & John "Rocket" Reese used to do that to each other all the time at QCD. They'd be last & next to last at the finish and screaming obscenities at each other the entire mile.

I used to love getting away 3rd behind those two.

   Definetly reinds me of Simmons and Reese, but also of Moonie Svendsen and Yusko.
     This driver should be SHOT !!!!  What "real" driver wouldn't want a 2 hole trip behind a 2/5 shot?

[beans and weenies]

Reminds me of the old days when Paisley and Buch were feuding.

It was safe to use sleepy or Conley in a race them 2 were in.

 

[beans and weenies]

Tom Simmons & John "Rocket" Reese used to do that to each other all the time at QCD. They'd be last & next to last at the finish and screaming obscenities at each other the entire mile.

I used to love getting away 3rd behind those two.

it continued on to St. Louis.  where I f 1st encountered it and enjoyed it also   
 

[Just Saying]

it continued on to St. Louis.  where I f 1st encountered it and enjoyed it also   
 

I remember the time a bettor leaned over the outside rail after a race and called Tom a cheatin' MF'er and threw a cup of beer in his face. Tom immediately nailed the guy across the face with his race whip. That cost him a suspension and fine. But after that night the non-winning drivers were to go on around the track to get back to the paddock instead of coming back in front of the grandstand.

[LVGaryD]

I wish to God I could find a video of the 2006 Little Brown Jug where Tony Morgan drove Tom Harmer's horse.

Pope and I were talking today about that drive. Had to be even worse than the one posted here because it was such a huge raced. Hearing Harmer crying about the stupid drive during the postrace interview was the funniest thing I think I ever saw.

He wanted to say "This dumb m.f. Morgan is the worst driver I've ever seen in my life....", but he tempered it and said "I would have thought Tony would take the 2 hole, but I guess Tony had different ideas...", or something to that effect.

 

[Just Saying]

Morgan could drive one, and won alot of races here in IL. But he was not much for diplomacy, which is why I wouldn't use him. He could be an ass even if he won with your horse.

I thought he did a good job as IHHA president... he was the 1st I ever saw stand up to Chicago track owners.