Author Topic: Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly  (Read 2035 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Jctoronto

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1899
Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly
« on: February 27, 2025, 07:49:32 AM »
Solid Ontario circuit horseman Colin Kelly on way stateside. Jared Bako his connection. Hopes to get other connects NY/PENN/NJ. How long, who knows.

Up in these parts, we know driver Colin as SOLID B track player (Flam, Grand River, W Fair with occasional forays to Mohawk.)
.290 pct kinda guy on the B.

Will fit in barn and on track if opportunities present themselves.

Good luck to him..and hopefully betting him works for all of us.

pylon

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 624
Re: Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2025, 09:30:41 AM »
his drives here were drying up....he has issues and for awhile was a no show for his drives....too many times

Lance

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 897
Re: Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2025, 09:35:31 AM »
 He should do good with a change of scenery.  He really seemed to be well on his way to a great career than almost regressed a bit or plateaued a bit.  I’m sure it’s a lot to always be at your best driving at that level with the commitment and travel.  Hope he does well with a fresh start.

Brown jug

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 3317
Re: Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2025, 11:39:16 AM »
not sure of the "issues" you speak of
also commitment and travel ??, first its your job , and two there is almost no travel in Ontario ,most guys live 30 minutes from flam, london, mohawk

Scooteroo

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1551
Re: Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2025, 01:19:25 PM »
He should do good with a change of scenery.  He really seemed to be well on his way to a great career than almost regressed a bit or plateaued a bit.  I’m sure it’s a lot to always be at your best driving at that level with the commitment and travel.  Hope he does well with a fresh start.

It's very difficult for any outsider to break into any of the east coast tracks, most of the best drivers are already spoken for.

Grandstand Handicapper

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2022
  • Which wolf wins? The one you feed.
Re: Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2025, 01:51:21 PM »
Met him through a friend of mine. Started out late, but did pretty good at home. Not so uncommon story, kid leaves home, suitcase, car, and some job in an area he has no idea about. LOL. Landed in Ontario, went all over and didn't do to bad right with limited opportunities. He was passionate, but young, and at times a bit impatient. But he's matured.

I think he was working with or for Chantal Mitchell at some point, but I don't know the details. I do know he's friendly (and partners) with Luc Ouellette. I am not sure who is backing him, giving him horses, drives, or what, coming down here, but like all the others, we'll soon see.

stanetelman

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 881
Re: Standardbred Canada says...Colin Kelly
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2025, 02:07:34 PM »
I believe he's helping Jared Bako up at Mark Ford's farm at the moment

 

shout out

Refresh History
  • Sound off !
  • dougie: Taking another shot on a price in the 9th at that Spa. $10 Win $30 Place on #1 Shipsational with RS Jr. up.
    July 05, 2025, 04:42:36 PM
  • dougie: Got back $220 on the place bet!
    July 05, 2025, 04:38:02 PM
  • dougie: Great ride by Irad on this 11-1 shot. $40 to place ain't to shabby. I thought Irad had him in the lane!
    July 05, 2025, 04:34:37 PM
  • dougie: Taking a shot with #5 "Step Foward" and Irad in the 8th at the Spa, $20Win and $40 place.
    July 05, 2025, 04:24:25 PM
  • Trigger: Respeck Calhoun 8).  Punani a run in di 11th at di Spa, mi like Warming (1) wid all.  Last race 1/16th she run unda 5 sec.
    July 05, 2025, 12:08:49 PM
  • Trigger: Tank yuh fi di help Mon
    July 04, 2025, 12:56:24 PM
  • Calhoun: $40,000 yearling by a $15,000 sire... beats a $ Million worth of Browns. Fuck The ChadBeats $
    July 04, 2025, 08:27:40 AM
  • Trigger: Unless Calhoun touts otherwise 8), Happy 4th!, SAR 8th - #8 full bro to wood winner, and G1 winner, Zulu!
    July 03, 2025, 10:08:54 PM
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal