Raffetto jumps! (UPDATE: Leaving NSA; Returning to MJC?)

[scanman]

Originally Posted by Linny

Sunday's race (the Lonesome Glory) lost some luster when it was announced last month that Good Night Shirt was out for the year. Nonetheless, it should be a good race, I'm a fan of Dynaski.
Agree on Lou Rafetto, he's a good guy and a sharp marketer. I think he will do alot for the 'chasing game. Whether or not the 'chasing mainstays like it is another story.

An excellent race won by an unlikely winner, Red Letter Day. His form was a bit short, but was able to set a moderate pace and his jumping was flawless. Another bomb over the jumps, 21-1. Great value in a very competitive race.

I agree. I believe there are some in the jumping game that would like to keep it as "their best kept secret". But hopefully that will change and 'chasing will continue to gain popularity and support from the rest of the racing community.

Now on to Monmouth next Saturday.

[cabvmd]

All DT'ers,

October 17th is the Far Hills Hunt in Far Hills NJ.

I have been the examining and course veterinarian for this race meet for about 15 years. It is always a Great Day.

If you live in NY, NJ DE or Eastern PA, you are close, come out to this meeting. If you thinking of coming from farther away to visit the area contact me I can tell you good places to stay. It will be really special this year and have 5 hours of live TV coverage. Check out the web page link below and see all of the great pictures from last year. They have bookmaker booths for wagering as well.

If you are going to come, get your tickets, and e-mail me
work cball@summitvetpharm.com
home cabvmd86@cs.com
or call my cell 732-610-0393 I will try to meet you and get you a good spot.

CABVMD

www.farhillsrace.org

[Kasept]

Hadn't had a chance to post this, but Raffetto is moving on from NSA.

Is it fair to speculate that he could end up right back on top of the MJC after MEC bows out?


Raffetto leaving steeplechase group
By DRF Staff

Lou Raffetto will be leaving his post as CEO of the National Steeplechase Association on June 30. A former president of the Maryland Jockey Club, Raffetto is leaving to pursue other opportunities within the Thoroughbred racing industry, the steeplechase group said in a release.

Raffetto joined the steeplechase group in March 2008. According to the release, Raffetto initiated live video streaming of steeplechase meets on the organization's website, helped develop the first parimutuel card centered on steeplechasing last September at Monmouth Park, and created a day of championship steeplechase racing last fall broadcast live on NBC Universal Sports.

Raffetto, 59, held key management positions at Monmouth Park and Suffolk Downs in addition to the Maryland Jockey Club.