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Big Ranger and the B.S. ownership move

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Bgtolex25@bgtolex25
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#11 · June 11, 2026, 7:28 AM

Ronnie was at Paulding on Tuesday.  I had never met him, and he didn’t know me from anyone.  But I had to go up to him, shake his hand and let him know that many people are rooting for him.  He was gracious and appreciative.  As he realized the nature of my greeting, he started to say it is tough.  I quickly just told him that he doesn’t need to say a word, patted him on the shoulder and wished him the best.

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#12 · June 11, 2026, 11:59 AM

Ronnie is a very humble guy.  One of the good guys!

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#13 · June 11, 2026, 6:26 PM

I've never had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie Gillespie, but I've seen quotes/comments made about him by Hall of Fame members Tim Tetrick and Roger Huston-they both praised his skill as an all around horseman and his work ethic as well.

No disrespect to the owner and new trainer of Big Ranger, but Ronnie Gillespie got the short end of the stick, the end game was just brutal for him.

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#14 · June 11, 2026, 7:27 PM

I think it's noteworthy that Ronnie didn't have any horses entered in the Fair but was still there driving for other people.

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