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Old 01-14-2008, 08:06 AM
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One of NYRA's greatest institutions.. Silks Room man Louie Olah.. 4', 8" and 90 pounds and running the colors for 40 years. A delightful small profile in the Times Sunday on one of the racetrack's great men...

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/13/sp...=1&oref=slogin

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thanks for posting, nice article. next summers picture. louie with Dee Tee silks and chuck.
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“Why retire? he said, scooping up more silks and rushing back to the washing machine. “I still feel good. If I stay home, I’ll probably go crazy.”
Heh. That's how you stay married 58 years.
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Great article on one of the fixtures at NYRA. Stay tuned for the next installment on "Matinee Idol"?!? Channing Hill
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Passed away over the weekend....RIP

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