How Irrelevant Has Tim Tetrick Become?

[Chips N Salsa]

interesting
lets call a spade a spade
fallout is expected to be a top colt
the pair from captain treacherous is trying to turn back the clock
lets face it , alagna needs a top horse this year , its been a while
interested to see how this horse progresses

Tetrick has already said he will not travel with Grand Circuit horses this year.  I don't know what the plans are for Fallout but if I were him I would not be too excited.  He was a one hit wonder and from what everyone says he's not much.

[Dr. O]

After several trainers were investigated, tried and sentenced to prison time, things have cooled down. Tim is a top notch driver, but maybe not hungry anymore. His “live drives” have also cooled off after recent investigations. He is still one of the best, but the “hot” trainers have other favorites.

[The Answer]

Tetrick has already said he will not travel with Grand Circuit horses this year.  I don't know what the plans are for Fallout but if I were him I would not be too excited.  He was a one hit wonder and from what everyone says he's not much.

I call BS he will go ANYWHERE a good horse is. Guaranteed!!

[gh2009]

The only place Tetrick hasn't been going to are the new tracks in Kentucky.

[Parked]

After several trainers were investigated, tried and sentenced to prison time, things have cooled down. Tim is a top notch driver, but maybe not hungry anymore. His “live drives” have also cooled off after recent investigations. He is still one of the best, but the “hot” trainers have other favorites.

Trainers are a little more cautious since the crack down. A few are still firing away.  If you drive for them you are doing well, if not things fall off in a hurry. Surprising how some trainers suddenly forget how to train a horse ??.

[whiptherabbit]

They all drop off eventually, some sooner rather than later. I’m sure he has lots in the bank. John Campbell has more class on his finger nail then Tetrick has in his entire body.

[gh2009]

Nobody has been a better spokesman for harness racing than Campbell. He's not only very articulate but always acknowledges his interviewer by their first name. Most of the top drivers today come across pretty well on interviews, but alot of them probably would rather not have a microphone thrown in their face.

[Papillon]

Tetrick has already said he will not travel with Grand Circuit horses this year. I don't know what the plans are for Fallout but if I were him I would not be too excited.  He was a one hit wonder and from what everyone says he's not much.

I have said already his slowdown was intentional but a handful think I made this up

[PineHurstPacer]

Driving away winner in the Yonker's trot

I think he's still ok

[SeattleSlew]

Yes, I agree Pinehurst.  He is #5 in earnings (with $3.3+mm) and has a UDRS of a very healthy .390, compared to Yannick with .296 e.g.).  He has 220 wins in 916 starts, and looks just fine in the sulky.  I DO think he handles pacers much better than trotters, but, as noted above.. he DID just win the Yonkers Trot for Wallin and for good measure won a division of the MGM Park pace with I'ma Lou Lou for Burke.

[Harness racer]

Tetrick is still a very good option.  I think his ego rubbed a lot of people the wrong way and isn't many trainers first option anymore.  He could be very arrogant and condescending at times in those prime years.