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Friday, November 06, 2009

Haffarth: Lo Duca now catching tips at track

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“Paul’s a student of the game,” trainer Doug O’Neill said. “He’s constantly diving into other ends of the sport, breeding and buying young horses. He puts plenty of effort into it.”

Lo Duca’s love for this sport parallels a bit to the 37-year-old’s bid to find a trainer who can get him into contention for one last run at a big-league catching job as he recovers from a broken hand.

“I’ve had a lot of people come up to me say, `You’re good, we like watching you,’ so that’s really cool,” said Lo Duca, who split limited playing time with Washington and Florida in 2008 and is living these days on Long Island with his new bride. “It’s really a different dynamic. Then, you’re playing baseball. The fans may not like you but they’ll say hi. Here at TVG, it’s really a status thing.

“I’m a comfort-level guy, and if I’m out of my element, I get into panic mode. But face it - I’m a gambler and I know the horses. I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t have knowledge. The sport is fascinating, and there’s so many similarities with the competition. It’s neat to do this. Every time I go to the track, it doesn’t feel like I’m working.”

Repoz Posted: November 06, 2009 at 08:36 AM | 8 comment(s)
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   1. flournoy  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 07:45 AM (#3380528)
This thread will contain several jokes about pedophilia, references to steroids/HGH, and discussion about Bill Plaschke and Paul DePodesta.

Enjoy...
   2. Jeff K.  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 07:55 AM (#3380529)
“He’s constantly diving into other ends of the sport, breeding and buying young horses. He puts plenty of effort into it.”

Yeah, I heard he had a thing for young fillies.
   3. Superunknown Gary Geiger Counter  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 08:05 AM (#3380532)
When did the Breeder's Cup start having a Marathon? I was surprised when I noticed they have a 1 3/4 miler today. Is there gonna be a BC chatter?
   4. Jeff K.  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 08:07 AM (#3380534)
Considering you, me, Vincennes, and one or two other people are the only horse fans, I doubt it.
   5. Zach  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 09:54 AM (#3380609)
Lo Duca’s love for this sport parallels a bit to the 37-year-old’s bid to find a trainer who can get him into contention for one last run at a big-league catching job as he recovers from a broken hand.

The quote made me think of a horse doctor trying everything he could think of to get Lo Duca back on the field.
   6. Lassus  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 09:57 AM (#3380613)
But face it - I’m a gambler

Uh-oh.
   7. Patriot  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 10:13 AM (#3380627)
GGC...the Marathon started last year as a 1 1/2 mile race. They added some other races last year too...Turf Sprint & Juvenile Turf Fillies.
   8. Ball Point Pen Guy (Will Young)  Posted: November 06, 2009 at 11:49 AM (#3380750)
I'm still disappointed that LoDoca's little secret was never shared by the media.
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