Virgil W. 'Buddy' Raines

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re: Virgil W. 'Buddy' Raines

JasonR — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 04:06:46 GMT

I worked for Buddy 76-77 Mth meet. I won 13 races with 22 2nd in 77. He didn't say a lot to me other than, look him over good, Jas. At the end of the meet, he asked me if I'd share my stakes with the rest of the barn. I reached into my pocket to check the thickness of the wad of betting money and said, how much did they earn? It was something like $220k. I said okay. Best days of my life! I wish I could find his AT, Jimmy Conner.

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Love 'em all — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:22:52 GMT

Lady Di -

Thank you for the information. Placed an order at Amazon today.

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Lady Di — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:11:06 GMT

In response to those who are looking for the book "Rascal and Racehorses", it can still be purchased through Amazon.com or by calling the Dogwood Stable office at 803-642-2972.

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PatsyK — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:03:55 GMT

What a great story. Buddy Raines helped me get my first job as a hot walker with Henry S Clark at Delaware Park in 1969. It was the real beginning of a life long love affair with Thoroughbreds. Mr. Clark had a mare that wasn't up to par and needed a home so I bought her for $300 and I've been rescuing/rehoming Thoroughbreds even since. At the time I had no idea Mr. Raines was a "somebody" or that Mr. Clark was....they were just good people who gave a young girl a chance.Thanks for the great memories!

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sysonby — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:55:00 GMT

Marvelous story...very Joe Palmer-esq in it's flow, and humor....had me wanting more/ well done

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Mayamarie05 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:41:51 GMT

I worked for mr. Raines until I would go to laurel. Always the gentleman, pleasant to be around. You are surely missed sir.

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Tory Chapman — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:29:43 GMT

Please tell us more.

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Love 'em all — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:42:12 GMT

Love these stories. Mr. Campbell, your Rascals and Racehorses is no longer available at this site, will it be available at a later date?

Found a very interesting article on the 1962 Preakness with photo of Greek Money and Ridan battling it out ...

therail.blogs.nytimes.com/.../1962-preakness-the-stretch-duel-in-which-all-heck-broke-loose

"Buddy said to me, 'Johnny, go out and ride him as if you owned him.' That was all."

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Mary Zinke — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:30:12 GMT

I look forward to these blogs. Another great story. Thank you, Mr. Campbell.

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derbylin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:56:13 GMT

Absolutely love your stories.