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General Category => Harness Racing => Topic started by: wizardofoz on March 17, 2023, 12:08:47 AM
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https://v.fastcdn.co/u/1361f4ff/63764947-0-harness-newsletter-3.pdf "That there was some rust for Case to wash off in 2021 was understandable and it was hardly a shock that he led all drivers in Maine in terms of wins in 2022. The 166 victories earned him the Driver of the Year award from the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association."
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case is the best
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Maybe the greatest driver all time!
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Maybe the greatest driver all time!
Undoubtedly
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I saw Casey when he was still driving at Northfield. Imagine what his numbers would be if not for his unfortunate troubles.
It's time to forgive and move on, he paid his dues, he should be able to get a license anywhere. Remember "Who among use will throw the first stone".
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I watch Case in the late 90's at Northfield. He could win with any type of horse good or bad. He was also penalize a lot for kicking horses to make them go. But for sure one of the best I've ever seen when he was sober.
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Remember "Who among use will throw the first stone".
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Forget stones.. Maybe some knives
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Case's rejection by every state commission has little to do with his past and more to due with his current lifestyle. Case was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Every commision demanded a plan and path for his sobriety and Case would not cooperate.
Hopefully he has his demons in check but, only he knows for sure.
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Case's rejection by every state commission has little to do with his past and more to due with his current lifestyle. Case was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Every commision demanded a plan and path for his sobriety and Case would not cooperate.
Hopefully he has his demons in check but, only he knows for sure.
Took chances and made moves other drives wouldn't, won a lot if races. Would he have drove as well or as brave if not coked up, same goes for drivers today. There's skill and ability to react as a race unfolds and then there's driving with a nose red like Rudolph or skin like a teenager with acne. Who's real talent and who's riding the snow drift?
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I always had the same thoughts. But Case was a fenom from the get. The poor guy was self medicating his pain and demons for a long time. But, like every other human ATM, Case was coddled and protected by the very same people who turned their back on him. He was a great guy while he was making you rich or saving your dying race program. Managers went so far as to pay his fines to keep the Case laying a golden egg.
Yonkers made so many excuses for the guy until the risk of covering for him got to greater than the rewards. Same thing at Northfield.
Not that Case was not fully responsible for himself. Hell, here is a guy making a couple hundred a year and could not raise bail money.
Good luck to one of harness racings greatest drivers ever. May you find some peace and happiness.
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I always had the same thoughts. But Case was a fenom from the get. The poor guy was self medicating his pain and demons for a long time. But, like every other human ATM, Case was coddled and protected by the very same people who turned their back on him. He was a great guy while he was making you rich or saving your dying race program. Managers went so far as to pay his fines to keep the Case laying a golden egg.
Yonkers made so many excuses for the guy until the risk of covering for him got to greater than the rewards. Same thing at Northfield.
Not that Case was not fully responsible for himself. Hell, here is a guy making a couple hundred a year and could not raise bail money.
Good luck to one of harness racings greatest drivers ever. May you find some peace and happiness.
Well said, the lifestyle contributes as well, night work , night life, sleeping in , money flowing in easily with relatively little expenses
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I remember that in 1998 it was unreal 2993 starts --1077 wins and that was basically 99% at one track.
No driving to other tracks racing in 20 races a day 7 days a week just 5 days a week maybe 11-12 races a night that was it amazing just in itself.
He made horses that couldn't lift a hoof or go forward win it didn't matter what hole they had one of the best..
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The most amazing statistic is Walter winning at about 29% and taking a lot of Andrew's $1000 hand outs to stiff and support his drug habit.
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I always had the same thoughts. But Case was a fenom from the get. The poor guy was self medicating his pain and demons for a long time. But, like every other human ATM, Case was coddled and protected by the very same people who turned their back on him. He was a great guy while he was making you rich or saving your dying race program. Managers went so far as to pay his fines to keep the Case laying a golden egg.
Yonkers made so many excuses for the guy until the risk of covering for him got to greater than the rewards. Same thing at Northfield.
Not that Case was not fully responsible for himself. Hell, here is a guy making a couple hundred a year and could not raise bail money.
Good luck to one of harness racings greatest drivers ever. May you find some peace and happiness.
Perfectly sums it up.
When Case first used the bent shaft-I was at Yonkers with my Dad-I was I think about 8YO-but I loved Harness Racing and Case drove a horse for my dads friend. Well it left out of the wings like a Cheetah(like the bike) and Case was lying horizontal in the bike. The horse jiggy jogged and took about 3 seconds off its last race time. Case I believe was responsible for the banning of that bike--because no-one could come close to beating Case-with his ability to get a horse to leave and that bike-which lifted up the front end especially with Case lying horizontal.
Case was and always will be the best driver at Yonkers--ever.
I hope also he looks after himself and can return to a better life.
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Case at his best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDMu_jShBnE
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Case at his best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDMu_jShBnE
Case was well known for substance abuse. Do coked up drivers take more risks in tight quarters and win more races?
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Let's remember this about Case. Expert medical testimony was given that he missed 2 vital organs and the right lung by less than 2 centimeters which most likely would have resulted in his wife's death. That is sheer luck and chance when you plunge a 7inch steak knife into a woman's back. If not for this, he would still be in prison. For murder.
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Walter Case has 35 wins this year in Maine. It's almost August. He wins 1.5 races per week.
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according to USTA and my math
Walter Case Jr (Bangor and Cumberland)
281 starts
35 wins
35 seconds
37 thirds
UDRS .236
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according to USTA and my math
Walter Case Jr (Bangor and Cumberland)
281 starts
35 wins
35 seconds
37 thirds
UDRS .236
Sure he's older but Case in his higher days has a UDRS. 536
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Case at his best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDMu_jShBnE
whats the point of this video? He is driving Anniecrombie. An all time great race mare Every driver in that race would have won with her. In fact, most drivers who ever sat a bike would have won in that field with her. So how is this Walter at his best?
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Walter Case 2003 - 178 days of suspensions Incredible! Lets remember when he stabbed his estranged wife in the back, she had returned to the house to give him money for her share of training fees on horses they held together. He beat and kicked her all over the house till she ran out into the street screaming and he stabbed her in the back nearly killing her.
I felt sympathy for Walter twice. Once when his brother hung himself and the other when his young son, a new dad, died tragically in accident. Everything else Walter suffered he brought upon himself.
Could he make horses go? HELL YEAH! but so what?
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Where is his ex wife today. Did she recover ? What,was the point of this thread ? He is never going to race in New york or anywhere else but Maine.
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Where is his ex wife today. Did she recover ? What,was the point of this thread ? He is never going to race in New york or anywhere else but Maine.
She recovered and I hare saying this because it is my gut feeling and I dont know this for a fact. But if you go online and look at the messages of symparhy concerning the death of his son, it appears as if Walter is cut off from his family and they havent forgiven him. He is barely acknowledged in their condolences. There are some very touching photos of Walter and his boys though
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She recovered and I hare saying this because it is my gut feeling and I dont know this for a fact. But if you go online and look at the messages of symparhy concerning the death of his son, it appears as if Walter is cut off from his family and they havent forgiven him. He is barely acknowledged in their condolences. There are some very touching photos of Walter and his boys though
Not sure your gut is right my friend. A few years ago in Florida Walter was living with his sister and brother in law and speaking to his mom on a daily basis.
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Go look at the tributes. You'll get a different impression at least at the time of his death. That was my only point. I raced with Walter for years NY metro circuit and couldn't care less about him. To me, as a man, once you kick and punch and much less stab a woman, you dont exist as far as I am concerned. Who cares if he was living with Kelly and Dave. What does that prove?
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Also, do you really think i was referring to his ancient Mom? ngc3
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Not sure your gut is right my friend. A few years ago in Florida Walter was living with his sister and brother in law and speaking to his mom on a daily basis.
What about Luanne? Have they split?
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What about Luanne? Have they split?
Not looking for a fight with you my friend. It was Totally wrong what Walter did in his past. No excuse for it. People change as they grow older, some for better and some for worse. I also raced with Walter for years and ctually got to know him AFTER all the crap he pulled. Some people are sorry for the past. I myself feel he is one of them although he cant change what has happened and can just move forward.All that being said he was still one of the sports best drivers.
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Of course, no fight buddy. look I checked up winners for him I checked up winners against him. Last i talked to him was over 10 years ago at a NY training center - I wont say which one for personal reasons - he was a different person. As far as driving a horse. I'd be a fool if I didnt say he was an all time great. I swear when he swung into the seat and grabbed a hold of the lines, the look in the horses eyes told you they knew someone who meant business was back there. he made them fly. The kicking and stifle blasts and lacerations notwithstanding. we're good!
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He is good with young drivers,He had a good chat with Winter Stalborn the fairs last year telling him what a good job he was doing and to keep it up.
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What about Luanne? Have they split?
Several years ago.
Very sad story. He definitely was one of the top 5 drivers I ever had on my horses in terms of skill and success, and no doubt he really did "talk" to them. This was Meadowlands mid 80's, and only trotters, no pacers.
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He's a nothing now
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I live in maine and have chatted with Walter many times. He seems to be happy and at peace with his life back here in Maine. I don't think he's the same kind of driver he was in his "heyday" but he gets a win or two every once in awhile.
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What about Luanne? Have they split?
I hope so for Walters sake.