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Title: Sears Back!
Post by: The Answer on July 18, 2026, 03:16:54 PM
Brian Sears is listed on two horses for Hunter Oaks Tuesday at Pocono!
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Bitter Truth on July 18, 2026, 03:31:41 PM
Must need some titty money. tmbz1
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: John Moody on July 18, 2026, 07:10:58 PM
the crooked drug addict should be banned
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Trigger on July 18, 2026, 07:32:14 PM
Maybe he's considering buying in, who the F knows, but he mentioned he might drive again after those qualifiers.

Let's see what he looks like on the track.

BS you silly monkey  ngc3

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Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: seen2much on July 18, 2026, 07:33:13 PM
Sears was far from his prime...when he stopped driving. I hope he is not a shell of himself.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: GOAT on July 18, 2026, 07:35:56 PM
I didn't realize Sears Robuck was back?
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: ifthat on July 18, 2026, 09:20:58 PM
is this the john moody that could not feed his horses
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: ScrapeThePaint on July 18, 2026, 10:44:07 PM
is this the john moody that could not feed his horses

The same one who wasn’t allowed on the backside at Pompano?!
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: ifthat on July 18, 2026, 10:57:12 PM
holy shit....is this guy a dink?
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Checked Up on July 19, 2026, 01:08:53 AM
is this the john moody that could not feed his horses
Only if you believe in Santa and the Easter 🐰
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: White Rabbit on July 20, 2026, 06:28:14 AM
Doesn’t seem logical
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Checked Up on July 20, 2026, 07:51:05 AM
If he comes back he will restart with top class and Stake Race drives, so why not  "scratch the itch"? It's not like it's going to cost him anything! I hope he does !
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: G on July 20, 2026, 09:49:21 AM
Brian is a great guy an asset to the business
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Lockedin with Pace on July 20, 2026, 10:03:38 AM
I suppose you had lunch with him too.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Trigger on July 20, 2026, 10:11:55 AM
I suppose you had lunch with him too.

 ngc3

...and the governor  ngc3
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: ScrapeThePaint on July 20, 2026, 11:43:20 AM
Brian is a great guy an asset to the business

100%%% He is EXCELLENT for this sport. Hard Working, Talented and Professional. We all hold him in high regard!
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Lockedin with Pace on July 20, 2026, 11:50:44 AM
He may just be driving these 2 horses because they're young trotters who he may own a piece of. He's now 58 years old and getting live Grand Circuit drives would be difficult especially since Marcus Melander now uses Dexter Dunn as his #1 driver and Zeron #2. I'd be really surprised if he actually makes a comeback.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: dougie on July 20, 2026, 12:27:16 PM
How long has Sears been away from harness racing? When I owned those very bad horses at Pompano Park, Jay Sears was president of the FSBOA then. Are they related?
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: ScrapeThePaint on July 20, 2026, 12:28:19 PM
How long has Sears been away from harness racing? When I owned those very bad horses at Pompano Park, Jay Sears was president of the FSBOA then. Are they related?

I think he has been away about 4 years. Jay was his father...
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: dougie on July 20, 2026, 12:37:20 PM
I think he has been away about 4 years. Jay was his father...
I gotta tell ya, Jay was very nice to me and my two partners. He guided us to a trainer, farrier, and a vet. We were really "green" about owning horses and he advised us early about getting involved.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: ScrapeThePaint on July 20, 2026, 02:03:00 PM
I gotta tell ya, Jay was very nice to me and my two partners. He guided us to a trainer, farrier, and a vet. We were really "green" about owning horses and he advised us early about getting involved.

Yup! Brian learned things the right way.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: dabucs99 on July 21, 2026, 04:16:53 PM
Sears in the winner's circle again, Jenny and Marty were there.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Jctoronto on July 21, 2026, 05:51:23 PM
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Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: rainman2 on July 21, 2026, 09:27:45 PM
Yup! Brian learned things the right way.

his grandfather gene was a well respected horseman also.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Grandstand Handicapper on July 21, 2026, 10:45:03 PM
Always super talented. Like many he has his demons. Glad to see him back in the bike.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: LWC on July 22, 2026, 03:36:55 AM
He likely owns some of those. Hunter had some young ones he trained down last winter for him. Good fortune for Hunter though! I'd take Sears on any of mine any day I could get him. It always sucks to have nice youngsters who get shuffled around constantly with drivers. Some of these guys dont think twice about gutting one to get the win.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: MCR on July 22, 2026, 09:03:40 AM
Congrats Brian and welcome back! It will be interesting to see if its a small time gig or if hes looking to drive a bit more.  My guess is he isnt looking to do the daily grind but maybe just have a little fun.   I always thought he was way to young to "retire" same with Pierce! Losing those two as regulars hurts! Anyways with that said you have to enjoy life and their is more to life than just horse racing.  Thats exactly why I've slowed down on the amount of them I own. Not only that but the fun just isn't the same anymore.  Anyways welcome back Brian! No surprises that its with a win on your first day
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Lockedin with Pace on July 22, 2026, 09:36:33 AM
Pierce retired because of recurring back issues, Sears was only 55 and perfectly healthy, probably was burned out.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: hoosierboy on July 22, 2026, 11:05:56 AM
Pierce retired because if recurring back issues, Sears was only 55 and perfectly healthy, probably was burned out.

Sears said an interview yesterday he was burned out by the traveling..  he’s qualifying one of his own today for Hunter Oaks. Hunter needed a driver for the two yesterday.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: ScrapeThePaint on July 22, 2026, 11:32:54 AM
Pierce retired because of recurring back issues, Sears was only 55 and perfectly healthy, probably was burned out.

I heard the same, he was burnt out...Also was very smart with his money
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: Janny on July 22, 2026, 02:30:48 PM
Worked for Grandpa Gene in the mid-70’s at Vernon Downs. Nice family.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: seen2much on July 24, 2026, 03:36:35 PM
All the Sears threads have fallen. BUMP

Congrats to Brian on an easy score. The small sample is not enough to see what Sears has left.
Title: Re: Sears Back!
Post by: jupiter on July 24, 2026, 03:57:10 PM
maybe pencil in Hambo day? He's better than most. Melander might have an extra mount.
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