Barry Irwin

[asudevil]

How about his interview before going into the infield? Was this an F U to Pletcher or what?

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_...SHqJ1UJ4Rwr1PJ

[slotdirt]

I was figuring he was referring to Catalano with that line.

[randallscott35]

Always nice to hear someone tell the truth

[jms62]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

Always nice to hear someone tell the truth

Not related but this line from the article was a classic

"More Derby: Who knows how Larry Collmus, well-regarded Monmouth/Gulfstream race-caller, made out in his first Derby for NBC? With NBC not taking care to lose the in-house call, both calls blended to sound as if the intercom at the Jack In The Box drive-in was beefing with a Beastie Boys CD.'

[randallscott35]

Yeah Larry did fine. Not his fault NBC goofed.

[richard burch]

Originally Posted by jms62

Not related but this line from the article was a classic

"More Derby: Who knows how Larry Collmus, well-regarded Monmouth/Gulfstream race-caller, made out in his first Derby for NBC? With NBC not taking care to lose the in-house call, both calls blended to sound as if the intercom at the Jack In The Box drive-in was beefing with a Beastie Boys CD.'

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42213

[asudevil]

Listen to the dig he gives race tracks at the end of the press conference regarding racing partnerships. Barry is letting the country in on his a$$hole list..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4UNFZrgNvE

[richard burch]

he is WFAN right now....seems like an angry guy considering he won!

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by richard burch

he is WFAN right now....seems like an angry guy considering he won!

I thought it was an honest interview, he didn't pull any punches......refreshing

[Sightseek]

Just when you think (insert name here) is the most unbearable owner to step foot on the track, in walks someone else to claim the crown.

[Kasept]

Trainers respond to Irwin's comment about lying
By David Grening

Catalano said he called Irwin on Sunday to congratulate him for winning the Derby but also to clarify that those comments weren’t directed toward him. "I know 100 percent it wasn't toward me," Catalano said by phone from Chicago. "I never had a cross word with the guy."

Many New York horsemen were disgusted by Irwin’s nationally televised remarks, but few wanted to go on the record with their comments. Kiaran McLaughlin, who did train briefly for Irwin and Team Valor, was offended by the remark. "I can promise you and anyone else that I never lied to Barry Irwin," McLaughlin said Monday morning at Belmont Park. "And I don’t appreciate that comment for our whole industry, all the trainers that have trained for him – I don’t feel so bad because it’s a large group and obviously we’re not all liars. “It took away from the day and the sport and it was uncalled for,” McLaughlin said. “I was very happy for Graham Motion and Johnny Velazquez.”

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Trainers respond to Irwin's comment about lying
By David Grening

Catalano said he called Irwin on Sunday to congratulate him for winning the Derby but also to clarify that those comments weren’t directed toward him. "I know 100 percent it wasn't toward me," Catalano said by phone from Chicago. "I never had a cross word with the guy."

Many New York horsemen were disgusted by Irwin’s nationally televised remarks, but few wanted to go on the record with their comments. Kiaran McLaughlin, who did train briefly for Irwin and Team Valor, was offended by the remark. "I can promise you and anyone else that I never lied to Barry Irwin," McLaughlin said Monday morning at Belmont Park. "And I don’t appreciate that comment for our whole industry, all the trainers that have trained for him – I don’t feel so bad because it’s a large group and obviously we’re not all liars. “It took away from the day and the sport and it was uncalled for,” McLaughlin said. “I was very happy for Graham Motion and Johnny Velazquez.”

phuck him this guy has pitched his swill on partners forever.. Even if you get it and are delivering great result you should be a mensch.. The guy is all that is wrong, between him and John Fort I wanted to throw up..

[Cannon Shell]

The funny thing is the guy can't understand why no one likes him

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The funny thing is the guy can't understand why no one likes him

The 40pt chop is a killer

[jms62]

Originally Posted by freddymo

The 40pt chop is a killer

Freddie Mo our resident code talker

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Trainers respond to Irwin's comment about lying
By David Grening

Catalano said he called Irwin on Sunday to congratulate him for winning the Derby but also to clarify that those comments weren’t directed toward him. "I know 100 percent it wasn't toward me," Catalano said by phone from Chicago. "I never had a cross word with the guy."

Many New York horsemen were disgusted by Irwin’s nationally televised remarks, but few wanted to go on the record with their comments. Kiaran McLaughlin, who did train briefly for Irwin and Team Valor, was offended by the remark. "I can promise you and anyone else that I never lied to Barry Irwin," McLaughlin said Monday morning at Belmont Park. "And I don’t appreciate that comment for our whole industry, all the trainers that have
trained for him – I don’t feel so bad because it’s a large group and obviously we’re not all liars. “It took away from the day and the sport and it was uncalled for,” McLaughlin said. “I was very happy for Graham Motion and Johnny Velazquez.”

I have mixed emotions about this guy's remarks. I absolutely understand, on a personal level, his frustration with disingenuous trainers. Let's not pretend it doesn't exist....a lot! Was it the wrong time and place? Maybe. Probably. But the intention to shed light on a decades old problem to a national audience is somewhat intriguing. He opened himself up to criticism of his alleged business practices.

[tector]

Back in the day he used to post on the AOL horsey forums.

An ass.

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by tector

Back in the day he used to post on the AOL horsey forums.

An ass.

He invited me to the Clubhouse at HP one fine, hot 130 degree summer day. He really does have no filter for what he says. I couldn't believe the things he was saying about Baffert, and Vladimir Syringe. He was bitter about Silver Charm winning the Derby, putting it mildly.

I showed up in a tshirt riddled with holes and blood stains along with a pair of gray gym shorts. I was out of place!

Never was invited back, for some reason.

[Patrick333]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Trainers respond to Irwin's comment about lying
By David Grening

Many New York horsemen were disgusted by Irwin’s nationally televised remarks, but few wanted to go on the record with their comments. Kiaran McLaughlin, who did train briefly for Irwin and Team Valor, was offended by the remark. "I can promise you and anyone else that I never lied to Barry Irwin," McLaughlin said Monday morning at Belmont Park. "And I don’t appreciate that comment for our whole industry, all the trainers that have trained for him – I don’t feel so bad because it’s a large group and obviously we’re not all liars. “It took away from the day and the sport and it was uncalled for,” McLaughlin said. “I was very happy for Graham Motion and Johnny Velazquez.”

Hats off to Kiaran.

[tector]

If IC says someone has no filter, THEY HAVE NO FILTER.