Russell Williams clear conflict of interest

[gh2009]

When HT was a younger guy he was a positive advocate for all that was good about harness racing.  Now it appears he has gone to the 'dark side'.
A cursory examination of who trains for him is a veritable rogues gallery of what is not right with harness racing. 
I do agree that for the USTA president to also head up Hanover Shoe farm does suggest possible conflict of interest situations.
Been going to horse sales for 45 years, I always smile when I see a know 'juicer' chatting it up with the major consignors.
It stands to reason that the consignor wants to get top dollar and the juice boys attract the people with money.  Unfortunately, it is like a dog chasing his own tail.  The same conflicts of interest occur in the running horse world also.  Which is why conceptually HISA makes sense.
If we can level the playing field it will be better for us all in the long run.

Howard used to drive some of his horses years ago and won a few races, however when he was driving, he was very reckless which caused a few accidents. He has one of the biggest egos I know of and is very arrogant.

[Chips N Salsa]

what's howards email?  he used to participate on this board but now is gone.

[gh2009]

His law office email is:   ktaylor@htaylorllc.com

[Grandstand Handicapper]

Howard, by design and by occupation, is supposed to have an ego. He's a litigator, a professional arguer, LOL. That doesn't mean he has to be an a$$hole, or an arrogant pri¢k, if that's what you think he is, LOL. It also doesn't have anything to do with what you think about his integrity, as an owner, the trainers he uses, and how he operates his business. Gural didn't toss him no reason, LOL. In this capacity, he's a hired gun. I think he brought up some valid points, questions, etc. His argument here has nothing to do with who he is. It's not personal. It's simply business.

[gh2009]

I've known Howard since back at Brandywine Raceway back in the 70's. His father owned horses back then and he was in college. Obviously as a lawyer your job is to be an advocate so sometimes, you're going to come across as an asshole, plus most lawyers have egos. His dispute with Gural is personal but it's a battle he's not going to win. I never questioned his integrity but wonder why he uses so many different trainers.

[Grandstand Handicapper]

I've known Howard since back at Brandywine Raceway back in the 70's. His father owned horses back then and he was in college. Obviously as a lawyer your job is to be an advocate so sometimes, you're going to come across as an asshole, plus most lawyers have egos. His dispute with Gural is personal but it's a battle he's not going to win. I never questioned his integrity but wonder why he uses so many different trainers.

Cool. I didn't know Howard back then. I only got to know him more in the 90's when he was getting more active in owning horses. Now, his dad I knew, and he was a character-----and I mean that in only good ways! Jerry was a very intelligent man, and a sharp lawyer. Kind of witty/funny too. We sat together once at the old Blue Bonnets. We were both had horses (in separate divisions of a stakes race) and I was there with a friend. Jerry invited us to sit with him and his wife (Judy) and I remember vividly we had a blast. It was almost like he was entertaining us, without trying, for the day. LOL. He used to come to the Meadowlands very often to watch his horses race. Good guy.