Ronnie Gillespie
Quote from Bgtolex25 on July 26, 2026, 6:21 PMI have no insight, but just an observation of the KY Proud Series finals currently racing at The Red Mile. Races 1 and 3 were won by Carter Pinske trained, Dr. Madonna Morrison (Lexington) owned horses. Ronnie G had been the trainer and driver up until today.
If this was a planned switch to a KY based trainer, then it sure would have been nice to let Ronnie complete the Proud Series. Regardless, I hope that they give him a % of the trainer earnings from these 50k races.
And keep an eye on the 3 year old Ohio pacing colt, My Boy Pank. Owned by Kentucky Wildcat basketball legend, Sam Bowie. Ronnie G had him last year. Now in Alagna’s barn and fresh off a 1:50 win at Scioto.
Interesting coming after Big Ranger’s transfer.
Looks like a good crowd at The Red Mile. Not there this week, as I am camping down at Cumberland Lake area.
I have no insight, but just an observation of the KY Proud Series finals currently racing at The Red Mile. Races 1 and 3 were won by Carter Pinske trained, Dr. Madonna Morrison (Lexington) owned horses. Ronnie G had been the trainer and driver up until today.
If this was a planned switch to a KY based trainer, then it sure would have been nice to let Ronnie complete the Proud Series. Regardless, I hope that they give him a % of the trainer earnings from these 50k races.
And keep an eye on the 3 year old Ohio pacing colt, My Boy Pank. Owned by Kentucky Wildcat basketball legend, Sam Bowie. Ronnie G had him last year. Now in Alagna’s barn and fresh off a 1:50 win at Scioto.
Interesting coming after Big Ranger’s transfer.
Looks like a good crowd at The Red Mile. Not there this week, as I am camping down at Cumberland Lake area.
Quote from MaywoodAl on July 26, 2026, 9:45 PMThe Sunday nights at the Red Mile seem to draw a good crowd. Mondays/ Tuesday not so much.
I think last year it was $2 El Famoso beer and hot dogs on Sundays.
The Sunday nights at the Red Mile seem to draw a good crowd. Mondays/ Tuesday not so much.
I think last year it was $2 El Famoso beer and hot dogs on Sundays.
Quote from Lonnie on August 10, 2026, 10:37 AMBoth Anette Lorentzon and Ronnie Gillespie Jr. are at Urbana tonight. I wonder how that conversation goes.
Both Anette Lorentzon and Ronnie Gillespie Jr. are at Urbana tonight. I wonder how that conversation goes.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 10, 2026, 11:29 AMI am just amazed that Madison Global still has horses with Ronnie. He all but called them chicken #&$% cowards for not giving him a courtesy of an explanation or even an alert. Just had a hauler pull up and announced the owners are moving the horse. That’s their prerogative as owners. No wonder so many trainers have majority or significant equity in the horses these days.
Ok, maybe the chicken #&$% cowards part was my interpretation.
I doubt if Lorentzon is personally in Urbana tonight, but their paths already crossed at Scioto. Ronnie’s a good dude, and I hear nothing but good things about the Lorentzon operation.
I am just amazed that Madison Global still has horses with Ronnie. He all but called them chicken #&$% cowards for not giving him a courtesy of an explanation or even an alert. Just had a hauler pull up and announced the owners are moving the horse. That’s their prerogative as owners. No wonder so many trainers have majority or significant equity in the horses these days.
Ok, maybe the chicken #&$% cowards part was my interpretation.
I doubt if Lorentzon is personally in Urbana tonight, but their paths already crossed at Scioto. Ronnie’s a good dude, and I hear nothing but good things about the Lorentzon operation.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 10, 2026, 5:34 PMWe need Heather Vitale, Lonnie, AMac, and Greg Luther on the industry’s marketing committee.
- Everyone loves Heather
- Ditto when they get to know Lonnie
- AMac is a natural showman and has a track record of recruiting
- Luther has some brilliant ideas for the sport but a bit volatile for the faint of heart.
I am sure that you can add more, but they need to exhibit a strong tendency to want to grow / revive the entire industry…not just their little share of it.
We need Heather Vitale, Lonnie, AMac, and Greg Luther on the industry’s marketing committee.
- Everyone loves Heather
- Ditto when they get to know Lonnie
- AMac is a natural showman and has a track record of recruiting
- Luther has some brilliant ideas for the sport but a bit volatile for the faint of heart.
I am sure that you can add more, but they need to exhibit a strong tendency to want to grow / revive the entire industry…not just their little share of it.
Quote from Lonnie on August 10, 2026, 10:46 PMQuote from Bgtolex25 on August 10, 2026, 5:34 PMWe need Heather Vitale, Lonnie, AMac, and Greg Luther on the industry’s marketing committee.
- Everyone loves Heather
- Ditto when they get to know Lonnie
- AMac is a natural showman and has a track record of recruiting
- Luther has some brilliant ideas for the sport but a bit volatile for the faint of heart.
I am sure that you can add more, but they need to exhibit a strong tendency to want to grow / revive the entire industry…not just their little share of it.
Sign me up! I need a job too!
Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 10, 2026, 5:34 PMWe need Heather Vitale, Lonnie, AMac, and Greg Luther on the industry’s marketing committee.
- Everyone loves Heather
- Ditto when they get to know Lonnie
- AMac is a natural showman and has a track record of recruiting
- Luther has some brilliant ideas for the sport but a bit volatile for the faint of heart.
I am sure that you can add more, but they need to exhibit a strong tendency to want to grow / revive the entire industry…not just their little share of it.
Sign me up! I need a job too!
Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 11, 2026, 7:28 AMLonnie, don’t assume that the management in the industry has vision. Try to find someone near you that does and latch onto them. You would make a great asset, because you have passion for the industry and social media communication skills. Heck, I would rejoice just seeing a dream team of management at one venue, then there might be a chance of developing a blueprint of sustained success. Throwing out a few more names: Frank Fraas, Executive Director of OHHA, Gabe Prewit, Hoosier GM, Ohio driver Chris Page and Grand Circuit drivers Scott Zeron and Dexter Dunn, trainers Julie Miller and Brian Brown.
Lonnie, don’t assume that the management in the industry has vision. Try to find someone near you that does and latch onto them. You would make a great asset, because you have passion for the industry and social media communication skills. Heck, I would rejoice just seeing a dream team of management at one venue, then there might be a chance of developing a blueprint of sustained success. Throwing out a few more names: Frank Fraas, Executive Director of OHHA, Gabe Prewit, Hoosier GM, Ohio driver Chris Page and Grand Circuit drivers Scott Zeron and Dexter Dunn, trainers Julie Miller and Brian Brown.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 21, 2026, 6:56 AMBig Ranger’s ownership public response attached.
All plausible. But a major lesson here folks. No matter how uncomfortable it is, do your best to have those uncomfortable conversations in person before your hauler shows up to move the horse.
Selfishly for the promotional value of the industry, I still regret not having Ronnie in the Hambo.
Big Ranger’s ownership public response attached.
All plausible. But a major lesson here folks. No matter how uncomfortable it is, do your best to have those uncomfortable conversations in person before your hauler shows up to move the horse.
Selfishly for the promotional value of the industry, I still regret not having Ronnie in the Hambo.
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