Big Ranger

[Call Sign Merlin]

Canada Standardbred reporting that owner Madison Global will move Big Ranger from Gillespie to Annette Lorentzon. Supposedly to better fit their Grand Circuit aspirations.  Kind of understand but tough one for Ronnie - especially off a 51 mile at Scioto

[hoosierboy]

Zero loyality anymore

[Bernie Madoff]

Ronny develops a really nice horse and this is his reward. Outrageous.

[jupiter]

How many times has this gone backwards? Hey you want to put up a new driver, fine. Take the horse from the guy, big slap, no way to spin it. Bad deal, hope it comes back to haunt them.

[Brown jug]

no disrespect to lorentzon but if you are going to switch is she the right person to go to, i'm asking ??
hopefully the owners will give the previous trainer a % of the earnings going forward

[Checked Up]

Tough deal for Ronnie for sure, but personally I can't wait to see A.L. light this beast up!

[Harness racer]

No shot they are giving the old trainer a nickel and I hope it blows up in their face!  If they were going to make the switch why not go with a top trainer?  If you feel like you have the best three-year-old trotter, she should not have been your choice. 

[Bitter Truth]

With it being a trotter, messing with success is asking for trouble. Changing drivers would
have been expected and accepted by Gillespie. Nice horse. Ohio horse. Would like to see
him continue to improve. Giilespie made some good $$ and drew some good attention to
himself and his potential training skill. Hopefully it will bring him more opportunities. It's
their horse. I agree, she wouldn't have been my first choice. When her horses are good, they're
good but she also seems to have a lot of jumpers. A lot of eyes will be watching.

[MCR]

Shit bag move but thats harness racing for you

[The Answer]

Shit bag move but thats harness racing for you

Hambo eligible and Ronnie wanted to drive. Owners did what was best for them. They pay the bills and can do whatever they want. Get over it!

[Lockedin with Pace]

Most people who criticize the move would do the same thing if it was their horse.

[SDST2009]

It's their horse to do what they want with. However, I do find the replacement choice a bit perplexing.

[Hay 4 sail]

       Ronnie struck gold 2x bargain shopping in what 4 or 5 years

[MCR]

Hambo eligible and Ronnie wanted to drive. Owners did what was best for them. They pay the bills and can do whatever they want. Get over it!

Nothing for me to get over it doesnt change my life one bit.   

[getreal]

If I owned the horse I would change drivers too for the big money, change trainers no way, especially to her.