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97-Year-Old Trainer Bozzo Wins Again at Gulfstream
BloodHorse ^
| July 21, 2018
Posted on 07/21/2018 8:34:04 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
When Gusty Wind drew off to win the fifth race at Gulfstream Park July 21 by 3 3/4 lengths, Jerry Bozzo broke his own record as the oldest trainer to win a Thoroughbred race.
"It's very gratifying. I wish I could have been there in the winner's circle," said the 97-year-old Bozzo, who watched the victory on his home computer. "That would have pumped me up even more."
(Excerpt) Read more at bloodhorse.com ...
TOPICS: Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: bozzo; florida; horseracing; racing; ww2vet
A WW2 vet who made headlines today in the horse racing world. It isn't the most important story of the day but it is a feelgood sensation. 97 years young and still active.
To: ConservativeStatement
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posted on
07/21/2018 8:36:50 PM PDT
by
SaveFerris
(Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
To: ConservativeStatement
"97 years young and still active"
*Faster horses, younger women, older whisky, more money.
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posted on
07/21/2018 8:58:26 PM PDT
by
Deaf Smith
(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
To: ConservativeStatement
Wow, an amazing and inspiring story.
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posted on
07/21/2018 11:45:09 PM PDT
by
Gene Eric
(Don't be a statist!)
To: Deaf Smith
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posted on
07/22/2018 10:05:37 AM PDT
by
the OlLine Rebel
(Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
To: ConservativeStatement
Great to see.
And just great to see a horse-racing story. Thanks.
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posted on
07/22/2018 10:06:09 AM PDT
by
the OlLine Rebel
(Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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