I'm trying to rescue a race horse - Page 2

Sightseek · #21 02-20-2009, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

We're a little over an hour away from the claiming race my favorite horse is scheduled to run in and I've pulled out the big gun - I have a crack negotiator trying to talk the owner/trainer down in price (I really don't want to have to pay more than the claiming price) so we'll see what happens - if this works I'll tell you who the negotiator is (he's well known and loved on this board

)

Back up plan is to see what happens at the end of the race - if he gets claimed, wins, gets injured... so many variables affect the next move. I'll tell you this, I've put too much into this to let this horse slip out of my hands. I've got somewhere for him to stay once he gets to California, now I just have to get him and get him on a truck headed this way. By the time this is done I'm going to have spent more than it would have cost me to claim him in his last race at Golden Gate Fields... the things we do for horses!

The saga continues...

This is like the non-fiction version of "Justa Bob". Please keep us updated.

eajinabi · #22 02-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

We're a little over an hour away from the claiming race my favorite horse is scheduled to run in and I've pulled out the big gun - I have a crack negotiator trying to talk the owner/trainer down in price (I really don't want to have to pay more than the claiming price) so we'll see what happens - if this works I'll tell you who the negotiator is (he's well known and loved on this board

)

Back up plan is to see what happens at the end of the race - if he gets claimed, wins, gets injured... so many variables affect the next move. I'll tell you this, I've put too much into this to let this horse slip out of my hands. I've got somewhere for him to stay once he gets to California, now I just have to get him and get him on a truck headed this way. By the time this is done I'm going to have spent more than it would have cost me to claim him in his last race at Golden Gate Fields... the things we do for horses!

The saga continues...

Man I would love to see pics of those puppy dog eyes when you get him

Merlinsky · #23 02-20-2009, 06:20 PM

Geez I'm on tenderhooks here. This is exciting. I really hope things work out. Sounds like a horse I rode at a lesson barn in college. One of the snuggliest sweethearts ever. Good luck!

DerbyCat · #24 02-20-2009, 06:30 PM

UPDATE: From the Chart Footnotes, the horse, Nopie, stumbled at the start, pulled up lame on the far turn and was vanned off.

I have someone who is now becoming a very dear friend working very hard to get more information on Nopie's status. The trainer is not answering his phone and his voicemail is full. Please hope for the best.

I'll keep you updated as I find out more.

TheSpyder · #25 02-20-2009, 06:38 PM

Geez, that sucks. Hope Nopie's OK. You're trying to do a great thing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

UPDATE: From the Chart Footnotes, the horse, Nopie, stumbled at the start, pulled up lame on the far turn and was vanned off.

I have someone who is now becoming a very dear friend working very hard to get more information on Nopie's status. The trainer is not answering his phone and his voicemail is full. Please hope for the best.

I'll keep you updated as I find out more.

IrishofNDMan · #26 02-20-2009, 06:46 PM

very interesting story to follow and I hope everything works out for you DC and Nopie is ok.

DerbyCat · #27 02-20-2009, 07:16 PM

Nopie is alive but trying to finish the deal and get him home is difficult from 1,200+ miles away. An amazing DTer is helping me by making all of the calls to the track, doing the negotiations and keeping me updated during this stressful time. We've still got a ways to go but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and and ever longer and better story to tell you about this whole experience once it's completed.

Stay tuned...

DerbyCat · #28 02-20-2009, 08:03 PM

The Deal is Done! Nopie is coming home to California! First I have to say that Scav (Tom) is an amazing guy - he volunteered to negotiate the deal to get Nopie and ended up making calls to the Racing Office, speaking with the State Vet and keeping me updated on every twist and turn. You can't imagine the stress of not being able to watch the race and then reading the chart that says that your favorite horse was vanned off. I can't thank Tom enough for his help, he is a credit to this forum, to our industry and to mankind

Seriously, he was awesome!

We still have a ways to go, we've got to get him in the trailer and home to California. He's going to GEVA, a fabulous equine retirement place that will help get him re-schooled and then we'll find good ol' Nopie a good home where he'll be happy. If anyone was touched by this story, please donate to GEVA, they do great work and I owe them a debt of gratitude (GEVA) - tell 'em Nopie sent ya!

I'll keep you all updated as more developments arise and I'll give more details later of what Tom had to go through to make this happen, once I have time to sort it all out. It's been an amazing day...

LuckyJoyce · #29 02-20-2009, 08:13 PM

Gawd, what a day! I was in TEARS thinking our Nopie was gonna have to be put down. And now I think I should have a bottle of champagne chilled for when my dear Derbycat gets home....

Thanks, Tom, you helped save the sweetest horse ever. We'll give Nopie carrots, peppermints, and kisses from everybody on this forum.

Merlinsky · #30 02-20-2009, 08:14 PM

Phew, what suspense! I was updating a friend of mine who doesn't follow racing all the time but is a horse nut and boy was she anxious. Great news! You guys are amazing!

eajinabi · #31 02-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

The Deal is Done! Nopie is coming home to California! First I have to say that Scav (Tom) is an amazing guy - he volunteered to negotiate the deal to get Nopie and ended up making calls to the Racing Office, speaking with the State Vet and keeping me updated on every twist and turn. You can't imagine the stress of not being able to watch the race and then reading the chart that says that your favorite horse was vanned off. I can't thank Tom enough for his help, he is a credit to this forum, to our industry and to mankind

Seriously, he was awesome!

We still have a ways to go, we've got to get him in the trailer and home to California. He's going to GEVA, a fabulous equine retirement place that will help get him re-schooled and then we'll find good ol' Nopie a good home where he'll be happy. If anyone was touched by this story, please donate to GEVA, they do great work and I owe them a debt of gratitude (GEVA) - tell 'em Nopie sent ya!

I'll keep you all updated as more developments arise and I'll give more details later of what Tom had to go through to make this happen, once I have time to sort it all out. It's been an amazing day...

WOW what a great ending! DerbyCat, you are truly an inspiration to us all.

Danzig · #32 02-20-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

The Deal is Done! Nopie is coming home to California! First I have to say that Scav (Tom) is an amazing guy - he volunteered to negotiate the deal to get Nopie and ended up making calls to the Racing Office, speaking with the State Vet and keeping me updated on every twist and turn. You can't imagine the stress of not being able to watch the race and then reading the chart that says that your favorite horse was vanned off. I can't thank Tom enough for his help, he is a credit to this forum, to our industry and to mankind

Seriously, he was awesome!

We still have a ways to go, we've got to get him in the trailer and home to California. He's going to GEVA, a fabulous equine retirement place that will help get him re-schooled and then we'll find good ol' Nopie a good home where he'll be happy. If anyone was touched by this story, please donate to GEVA, they do great work and I owe them a debt of gratitude (GEVA) - tell 'em Nopie sent ya!

I'll keep you all updated as more developments arise and I'll give more details later of what Tom had to go through to make this happen, once I have time to sort it all out. It's been an amazing day...

wow, what a story! so glad it ended happily for you and nopie. and way to go scavs!

31lengths · #33 02-20-2009, 09:23 PM

Congrats D.C.
Tom - You rock.
Simply awesome !

SuffolkGirl · #34 02-20-2009, 09:52 PM

Congratulations!

Tom is a sweetheart - he is quite the organizer. He is really someone who knows how to get things done. Thanks Tom.

jwkniska · #35 02-20-2009, 09:54 PM

Good job guys! You're both a credit to the industry!

brianwspencer · #36 02-20-2009, 10:00 PM

That's awesome. I'm glad it all should work out. Good work to both you and Tom!

ddthetide · #37 02-20-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwspencer

That's awesome. I'm glad it all should work out. Good work to both you and Tom!

there's your next story BWS!
great job DC and Tom!!

Scav · #38 02-20-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

The Deal is Done! Nopie is coming home to California! First I have to say that Scav (Tom) is an amazing guy - he volunteered to negotiate the deal to get Nopie and ended up making calls to the Racing Office, speaking with the State Vet and keeping me updated on every twist and turn. You can't imagine the stress of not being able to watch the race and then reading the chart that says that your favorite horse was vanned off. I can't thank Tom enough for his help, he is a credit to this forum, to our industry and to mankind

Seriously, he was awesome!

We still have a ways to go, we've got to get him in the trailer and home to California. He's going to GEVA, a fabulous equine retirement place that will help get him re-schooled and then we'll find good ol' Nopie a good home where he'll be happy. If anyone was touched by this story, please donate to GEVA, they do great work and I owe them a debt of gratitude (GEVA) - tell 'em Nopie sent ya!

I'll keep you all updated as more developments arise and I'll give more details later of what Tom had to go through to make this happen, once I have time to sort it all out. It's been an amazing day...

Thank you DC for the kind words, but really all the credit goes to you for the amazing deed you did today. I am glad I was able to help out and happy that Nopie will be safe.

I have to thank the Nebraska Racing Commission and Fonner Park for helping, Doug the racing secretary and his assistant Wayne were the key to all this coming together.

Lets hope he gets to NoCal safe and sound

my miss storm cat · #39 02-20-2009, 10:24 PM

Wow you two..... you guys represent everything that's right with the racing world, with the world, with humanity.

It's a beautiful act and truly touching. Nopie is lucky to be so well loved.

Cheers to both of you and wishes for a long and happy life for this special boy.

Bigsmc · #40 02-20-2009, 10:27 PM

Scavy is my hero.