Ohio Trotters and Next Gen
Quote from MaywoodAl on July 9, 2025, 11:23 PMIn the five years, 16 starts 2W, 0P, 1S earnings, $229,500 so $14,344 per start.
In the five years, 16 starts 2W, 0P, 1S earnings, $229,500 so $14,344 per start.
Quote from Purple Aura on July 23, 2025, 8:04 PMRemember when we thought this was settled? Uncle Danny was our best 2yoct and Super Mind second. Those two just laid eggs in the OSS tonight. Both finishing fifth. Who had Emerald Tom as our best 2yoct in Ohio? Certainly not me, I am glad my low ball offer on him was accepted on Brunch Day at Northfield when they all qualified. It's a tough game to figure. Unless Emerald Tom somehow wins later tonight I would hope all these horses are in the BSS next start. I don't think we have a Ohio 2yo worthy of any OSS racing.
Remember when we thought this was settled? Uncle Danny was our best 2yoct and Super Mind second. Those two just laid eggs in the OSS tonight. Both finishing fifth. Who had Emerald Tom as our best 2yoct in Ohio? Certainly not me, I am glad my low ball offer on him was accepted on Brunch Day at Northfield when they all qualified. It's a tough game to figure. Unless Emerald Tom somehow wins later tonight I would hope all these horses are in the BSS next start. I don't think we have a Ohio 2yo worthy of any OSS racing.
Quote from Lonnie on July 23, 2025, 8:59 PMIt's been a brutal night for the two-year-olds. It may alter my approach next year. For now I'm focused on value and quality. I'm looking forward to Highest Honors debut for us on Friday night. And, of course, the continued success of Judy's Moni, and hopefully better outings from Tomboy Strong.
It's been a brutal night for the two-year-olds. It may alter my approach next year. For now I'm focused on value and quality. I'm looking forward to Highest Honors debut for us on Friday night. And, of course, the continued success of Judy's Moni, and hopefully better outings from Tomboy Strong.
Quote from Purple Aura on July 23, 2025, 9:24 PMI wouldn't let it alter next years approach Lonnie. The past few years The Stable has been pretty successful in Ohio. This is one of those years that might not be happening. Going forward I think our past success will re-emerge. Good luck with HH, Tomboy and the rest of your stock.
I wouldn't let it alter next years approach Lonnie. The past few years The Stable has been pretty successful in Ohio. This is one of those years that might not be happening. Going forward I think our past success will re-emerge. Good luck with HH, Tomboy and the rest of your stock.
Quote from Lonnie on July 23, 2025, 10:20 PMI don't think we will buy as many two year olds next year, but we may buy two shares and as soon as one of them does well, sell a share high.
Just a thought. We've only been at this since May of 2024, so we haven't observed the business cycles yet. We're in for the long haul. Good times are just around the corner!
I don't think we will buy as many two year olds next year, but we may buy two shares and as soon as one of them does well, sell a share high.
Just a thought. We've only been at this since May of 2024, so we haven't observed the business cycles yet. We're in for the long haul. Good times are just around the corner!
Quote from Bgtolex25 on July 24, 2025, 6:44 AMIt is good to hear the different perspectives. What is unmistakable, the quality of horses in Ohio is improving very quickly. And we are seeing an influx of top trainers supporting the Ohio program. Erv Miller, Melander, Takter, etc. are now sprinkled in with the steady entries from Burke, Morgan, Jr., Beaver, etc. Good on Deb Swartz, Ronnie Gillespie, Jeff Smith and other long time Ohio based trainers for their continued stake success. So I do think that an upgrade in stock or approach may be warranted, because the industry is changing (again).
Not qualified to give criticism or credit on training methods, so please take this as an observation. I am struggling to remember the last few weeks when one of theStable’s Northfield based 2 year olds passed someone in the stretch.
It is good to hear the different perspectives. What is unmistakable, the quality of horses in Ohio is improving very quickly. And we are seeing an influx of top trainers supporting the Ohio program. Erv Miller, Melander, Takter, etc. are now sprinkled in with the steady entries from Burke, Morgan, Jr., Beaver, etc. Good on Deb Swartz, Ronnie Gillespie, Jeff Smith and other long time Ohio based trainers for their continued stake success. So I do think that an upgrade in stock or approach may be warranted, because the industry is changing (again).
Not qualified to give criticism or credit on training methods, so please take this as an observation. I am struggling to remember the last few weeks when one of theStable’s Northfield based 2 year olds passed someone in the stretch.
Quote from pcmark15 on July 24, 2025, 9:40 AMQuote from Bgtolex25 on July 24, 2025, 6:44 AMIt is good to hear the different perspectives. What is unmistakable, the quality of horses in Ohio is improving very quickly. And we are seeing an influx of top trainers supporting the Ohio program. Erv Miller, Melander, Takter, etc. are now sprinkled in with the steady entries from Burke, Morgan, Jr., Beaver, etc. Good on Deb Swartz, Ronnie Gillespie, Jeff Smith and other long time Ohio based trainers for their continued stake success. So I do think that an upgrade in stock or approach may be warranted, because the industry is changing (again).
Not qualified to give criticism or credit on training methods, so please take this as an observation. I am struggling to remember the last few weeks when one of theStable’s Northfield based 2 year olds passed someone in the stretch.
I get your point about the influx of top trainers but that can be a double edged sword. Probably like other states Ohio uses tax payer money to support horse racing especially the Sires Stakes programs and every year there are people lobbying against that support. I can't help but think that trainers coming to Ohio winning that money then leaving with it would only give those lobbying more ammunition. Also that scenario may help breeders but no one else in the industry.
Last year was my first year buying into the "buckets" and unless there are some changes it my be my last. I'm not the most knowledgeable person about picking horses but there's something about doing it myself rather I be right or wrong.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on July 24, 2025, 6:44 AMIt is good to hear the different perspectives. What is unmistakable, the quality of horses in Ohio is improving very quickly. And we are seeing an influx of top trainers supporting the Ohio program. Erv Miller, Melander, Takter, etc. are now sprinkled in with the steady entries from Burke, Morgan, Jr., Beaver, etc. Good on Deb Swartz, Ronnie Gillespie, Jeff Smith and other long time Ohio based trainers for their continued stake success. So I do think that an upgrade in stock or approach may be warranted, because the industry is changing (again).
Not qualified to give criticism or credit on training methods, so please take this as an observation. I am struggling to remember the last few weeks when one of theStable’s Northfield based 2 year olds passed someone in the stretch.
I get your point about the influx of top trainers but that can be a double edged sword. Probably like other states Ohio uses tax payer money to support horse racing especially the Sires Stakes programs and every year there are people lobbying against that support. I can't help but think that trainers coming to Ohio winning that money then leaving with it would only give those lobbying more ammunition. Also that scenario may help breeders but no one else in the industry.
Last year was my first year buying into the "buckets" and unless there are some changes it my be my last. I'm not the most knowledgeable person about picking horses but there's something about doing it myself rather I be right or wrong.
Quote from Lonnie on July 24, 2025, 10:13 AMNo buckets for me either. New strategy: Buy into any horse that Amy likes.
No buckets for me either. New strategy: Buy into any horse that Amy likes.
Quote from Purple Aura on August 26, 2025, 8:26 PMAnthony takes crap on his bad drives. Danny from the 9 hole on a 5/8ths tonight can be defined as a perfect trip. Congrats to those who have shares. I'd like to have a winner this year. 🙂
Anthony takes crap on his bad drives. Danny from the 9 hole on a 5/8ths tonight can be defined as a perfect trip. Congrats to those who have shares. I'd like to have a winner this year. 🙂
Quote from Bearcookie56 on August 28, 2025, 4:02 PMI’m not saying he’s not a good driver, but not the class you need in these tracks..at no time did he ever try to put Emerald Tom into a competitive position, yes he did say Tom wasn’t right yet, but then why not just turn him out and let him come back better at three..
I’m not saying he’s not a good driver, but not the class you need in these tracks..at no time did he ever try to put Emerald Tom into a competitive position, yes he did say Tom wasn’t right yet, but then why not just turn him out and let him come back better at three..