Anything But Typical - By Charlie Aker

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lespedeeza — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:13:55 GMT

When I brought several of my students to Gainesway, I told them we were going to see the best farm and the best horses in KY. What I failed to mention was the best people. The cheerful, friendly reception we met with was the highlight of our trip; due to the ride times the students had in their competition, we could not come during visiting hours-not a problem, we were given a special tour and special up close meetings with the horses. Mr Beck had only owned the farm for a couple years but his joie de vivre had infected the place and it was contageous. Those children, now adults 18 years later, still speak with undiminished animation of their 3 hour visit with some of the finest stallions and best grooms the sport has known.

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Dino Romano — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:55:15 GMT

When Graham Beck purchased Gainesway from the inimitable John Gaines in 1989 I don't think anyone would have imagined it would be going into the hands of someone just as inimitable, if not more so. Racing needs more people like Graham Beck. No doubt he left a strong legacy and example behind. I'm sure all of us who love racing extend, to his family and staff at Gainesway, only the most sincere condolences.

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ruffianruns — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 01:17:21 GMT

Fran, I've read about your love for Afleet Alex, but I hadn't realized that you'd visited him! How neat. Your description of Gainesway Farm sounds wonderful.

Thanks for the stories about Mr. Beck.

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Dr Stephen Michael Cox — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:11:51 GMT

Mr Beck was very clearly a man of great character, a vanishing breed, and was thereby a role model for those around him, one of whom was his nephew, Dr Roy Eskapa. Dr Eskapa has been devoting his life to popularizing the Sinclair Method of curing alcoholism. Mr Becks altruistism is saving lives world wide today by inspiring his nephew to help uncountable persons suffering from this deadly disease by introducing them to a treatment that is 78% effective where before there was little hope. Thank you, Mr Beck for inspiring all of us to care for each other according to our gifts.

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Rachel — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:40:38 GMT

Thanks for the personal touch...

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Fran Loszynski — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:39:25 GMT

If a fan were ever to visit a Kentucky thoroughbred farm for the first time; they would never forget Gainesway Farm. When I visited Afleet Alex, everyone there made me feel like I was an owner, a trainer and someone who knew alot about horseracing. They humored me when I asked silly questions and when I flew out of the Bluegrass Airport I knew I had just seen a premier thoroughbred farm. Mr. Graham and his son Antony and staff have made Gainesway a place where thoroughbreds and their fans can share a racing moment. The beauty there speaks for itself.