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Title: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Parked on April 07, 2025, 07:13:38 PM
This will be interesting. A few drivers are going to have to change tactics  a little
As we know Wally likes the Front.   
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Pacer 2 on April 07, 2025, 10:04:37 PM
Lying Jenny thinks he's washed up  ngc3 ngc3 ngc3
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 07, 2025, 11:12:27 PM
He's washed up but Mark Herschberger is top 10 at Meadowlands according to Jenny.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: MCR on April 08, 2025, 06:45:43 AM
Thank God! Welcome back! Always loved watching him at the Pomp! Cant forget Ranger on the list of pomp either.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: OF JENNY on April 08, 2025, 12:30:23 PM
PACER- I NEVER SAISD HE WAS WASHED UP IM SAYING HE IS LIKE 105 YRS OLD AND HIS BEST DAYS ARE BEHIND HIM. HE IS RACING AT A MINOR LEAGUE TRACK. BEING A HALL OF FAMER HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WIN A FEW RACES BLIND FOLDED AT MINOR LEAGUE TRACKS
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Mr.Turnpike on April 08, 2025, 12:33:16 PM

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Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Pacer 2 on April 08, 2025, 01:37:18 PM
He's washed up but Mark Herschberger is top 10 at Meadowlands according to Jenny.


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Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Pacer 2 on April 08, 2025, 01:38:22 PM
PACER- I NEVER SAISD HE WAS WASHED UP IM SAYING HE IS LIKE 105 YRS OLD AND HIS BEST DAYS ARE BEHIND HIM. HE IS RACING AT A MINOR LEAGUE TRACK. BEING A HALL OF FAMER HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO WIN A FEW RACES BLIND FOLDED AT MINOR LEAGUE TRACKS
   
  Thats what washed up is!    73cv.2 73cv.2
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: rainman2 on April 08, 2025, 01:45:29 PM
   
  Thats what washed up is!    73cv.2 73cv.2

Bruce Ranger and Wally are still driving full time today. Morrill Jr. is a few years younger and still driving too!  It seems they still need to make a living.

Joe Pavia Jr. is a few years younger also and isn’t driving.

Where’s Kevin Wallis today??



Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: MCR on April 08, 2025, 02:00:28 PM
Bruce Ranger and Wally are still driving full time today. Morrill Jr. is a few years younger and still driving too!  It seems they still need to make a living.

Joe Pavia Jr. is a few years younger also and isn’t driving.

Where’s Kevin Wallis today??
Good question on Wallis? Haven't seen him at oak Grove like last couple seasons
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Pacer 2 on April 08, 2025, 02:02:06 PM
Bruce Ranger and Wally are still driving full time today. Morrill Jr. is a few years younger and still driving too!  It seems they still need to make a living.

Joe Pavia Jr. is a few years younger also and isn’t driving.

Where’s Kevin Wallis today??
     
      I think after a bad accident Pavia's Dr told him not to drive anymore. And Wallis has been threatening retirement for years....
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 08, 2025, 02:02:12 PM
Two years ago he said he was retiring then drove some at Oak Grove and Corbin last year. Haven't seen him yet this year.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: MCR on April 08, 2025, 02:06:40 PM
You would think at some point these older guys would want to enjoy some life.  I understand loving to drive horses but you have to enjoy some of life away from the track.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 08, 2025, 02:14:53 PM
Hennesey's career earnings are 80 million or so which seems like alot, but he's been driving forever, and never really made the kind of money the top drivers do now.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: rainman2 on April 08, 2025, 04:09:48 PM
Hennesey's career earnings are 80 million or so which seems like alot, but he's been driving forever, and never really made the kind of money the top drivers do now.

Most of that $$$ has been the last 30 years give or take!!  The only 2 drivers that made $$$ at pompano were Bruce and Wally!!
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 08, 2025, 04:16:31 PM
It's a nice living, but he's not getting rich living in Florida and Saratoga half the year. I'm not comparing his earnings to other drivers at Pomp, just overall career earnings. Most of his wins haven't been for big purses, it's been more of a grind it out, except for Moni Maker.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: MCR on April 08, 2025, 04:19:16 PM
It's a nice living, but he's not getting rich living in Florida and Saratoga half the year. I'm not comparing his earnings to other drivers at Pomp, just overall career earnings. Most of his wins haven't been for big purses, it's been more of a grind it out, except for Moni Maker.
He's made roughly 4 million for himself... so he's probably well off
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 08, 2025, 04:21:25 PM
He's not starving, but in a 40 year career it's $100,000 a year, which is way more than the average person makes, but nowhere near what the top drivers make today.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: MCR on April 08, 2025, 04:30:21 PM
He's not starving, but in a 40 year career it's $100,000 a year, which is way more than the average person makes, but nowhere near what the top drivers make today.
Have to remember he owned/trained for years also
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 08, 2025, 04:35:48 PM
I think it all depends on his lifestyle and how much he's saved. There are 4 drivers over 60 who have been very successful and are still driving, Wally, Palone, D. Miller, and Tony Morgan.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Pacer 2 on April 09, 2025, 10:20:40 AM
I think it all depends on his lifestyle and how much he's saved. There are 4 drivers over 60 who have been very successful and are still driving, Wally, Palone, D. Miller, and Tony Morgan.

George Nap and Bruce Ranger also
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 09, 2025, 10:26:56 AM
George Nap is still in his 50's, maybe 58
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: rainman2 on April 09, 2025, 10:59:07 AM
George Nap is still in his 50's, maybe 58

Close!!  George Jr. will be 59 this year!!
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Scooteroo on April 09, 2025, 12:27:01 PM
Forgive me for not having his birth certificate handy so I could be more exact!
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: GOAT on April 09, 2025, 12:32:08 PM
That's not necessarily true. Rick Plano made a pretty good living at the Pomp.
Title: Re: The old sheriff is back at Saratoga
Post by: Third Over on April 09, 2025, 12:51:48 PM
Wally is set for life.!!
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