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Originally Posted by SimonBarSinister
I know this isn't popular on this site but I would like to ask everyone to say a prayer for jockey Rene Douglas who at this time is paralyzed from a spill at Arlington yesterday. It is unsure if it is permanent but in all probability it will be. Rene was an awesome jockey and an even better person who I had the pleasure to meet a few times at Saratoga. My prayers go out to him and his family for his health and their future. peace
Wow, I really hate to hear that. And you're right, Rene is a really cool guy. I wish him and his family all the best. I met him a few years back when he came down and rode a few at The Fair Grounds. Almost 20yrs of throwing crosses and switching sticks caught up with me one day too. And fwiw, about that same time I found poker (and 2+2) and I never knew you guys where here. lol As well, I can count on one hand the times I've either MYSELF bet on a horse or touted my friends to. So for me to be gambling EVERYDAY is the biggest surprise in all my friends lives! (Both of them! lol) That being said, I think I should add that betting the horses is -ev.
Having said THAT, I think I should add that Calvin "Boo Boo" Borel WILL MAKE HISTORY! I've known him since he started riding and if anybody deserves something like this, it's Boo.
GL at the windows