How Does Pitts Feel?

[randallscott35]

I feel for her. But I'm sure she got her cut on that purchase. What a tough dude with that little experience running the kinds of races he has to start his career.

[Merlinsky]

What's her M.O. as a trainer? I mean we all know trainers who have a reputation as a horseman/woman, some are fans of the juice supposedly, some try really hard but are just ridiculous individuals and not that good, some have the ability but are waiting to get the right break, some run horses into the ground or can't read a condition book to save their life...

She seems like a solid person from the interviews I've seen. Likable and all. Obviously that isn't how you pick a trainer though, how they respond to a question posed by Quint Kessenich or Hammerin' Hank, but what about her might make you pick or not pick her for your horse?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

What's her M.O. as a trainer? I mean we all know trainers who have a reputation as a horseman/woman, some are fans of the juice supposedly, some try really hard but are just ridiculous individuals and not that good, some have the ability but are waiting to get the right break, some run horses into the ground or can't read a condition book to save their life...

She seems like a solid person from the interviews I've seen. Likable and all. Obviously that isn't how you pick a trainer though, how they respond to a question posed by Quint Kessenich or Hammerin' Hank, but what about her might make you pick or not pick her for your horse?

Look, if I'm an owner(and not a sheik) and I'm offered 3.5 million for a horse with 1 start. I'm running to cash the check.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

What's her M.O. as a trainer? I mean we all know trainers who have a reputation as a horseman/woman, some are fans of the juice supposedly, some try really hard but are just ridiculous individuals and not that good, some have the ability but are waiting to get the right break, some run horses into the ground or can't read a condition book to save their life...

She seems like a solid person from the interviews I've seen. Likable and all. Obviously that isn't how you pick a trainer though, how they respond to a question posed by Quint Kessenich or Hammerin' Hank, but what about her might make you pick or not pick her for your horse?

Helen Pitts is one of the best horsemen in racing. Prepared every horse that ever ran a step under Ken McPeek's name for years.. in the mornings.. on their back. Curlin, who had shin issues and more as a yearling and 2yo, wouldn't have been ready for anything that he's faced if not for Helen. She's as good as anyone running a public stable in American racing.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Helen Pitts is one of the best horsemen in racing. Prepared every horse that ever ran a step under Ken McPeek's name for years.. in the mornings.. on their back. Curlin, who had shin issues and more as a yearling and 2yo, wouldn't have been ready for anything that he's faced if not for Helen. She's as good as anyone running a public stable in American racing.

Sounds like a classy lady. I really hope she gets the respect she deserves for prepping this horse. If what you say is any indication, I'm sure what she's done hasn't been lost on everybody. What's her base track/area?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Sounds like a classy lady. I really hope she gets the respect she deserves for prepping this horse. If what you say is any indication, I'm sure what she's done hasn't been lost on everybody. What's her base track/area?

She does the FL and KY thing.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Sounds like a classy lady. I really hope she gets the respect she deserves for prepping this horse. If what you say is any indication, I'm sure what she's done hasn't been lost on everybody. What's her base track/area?

Churchill in the summer.. Florida in the winter..

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Churchill in the summer.. Florida in the winter..

we love helen pitts..........lol we do

[tycharles01]

For 3.5 mil I would give up my first born!! Maybe even kick in th old lady too

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by tycharles01

For 3.5 mil I would give up my first born!! Maybe even kick in th old lady too

Very nice. Don't tell her that.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by tycharles01

For 3.5 mil I would give up my first born!! Maybe even kick in th old lady too

Kick in the old lady? Sure you don't wanna just go ahead and kick her? What's insult without injury...

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

I feel for her. But I'm sure she got her cut on that purchase. What a tough dude with that little experience running the kinds of races he has to start his career.

Especially after what happened to Einstein in the Dixie.

[Riot]

Pitts, Simon, Nafzger, Matz, Mandella - if I had a deep checkbook, this is the type of horseman, horsewoman, for whom I would wish only the best stock, whatever they choose, and let them have free reign. They are "horse racing" in the classiest and most sporting sense of the word.

Quite frankly, I don't know how they stand working with (suffering through?) some of these owners.

[ELA]

I don't know how she feels, but that's life in the big city. It's part of the game. She is a professional who has come a long way in a short time while on her own. Being a seasoned veteran, and having a great deal of experience, gave her a solid foundation to build upon -- and she has done well.

I think there are plenty of people who will be giving her a chance, and supporting her as she continues to build a successful stable and business.

Eric

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by Riot

Pitts, Simon, Nafzger, Matz, Mandella - if I had a deep checkbook, this is the type of horseman, horsewoman, for whom I would wish only the best stock, whatever they choose, and let them have free reign. They are "horse racing" in the classiest and most sporting sense of the word.

Quite frankly, I don't know how they stand working with (suffering through?) some of these owners.

I would add Neil Howard and Josie Carroll to that list.