Dreams Really Do Come True - By Randy Romero

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an ole rail bird — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:02:14 GMT

congratulations randy romero for years you walked where few men tread. now you move on into the presents of the elite. you are now in the hall of fame with the best that ever played the game. you got to go as fast as horses go. you experinced the thrill of a stretch drive on the best horses that the industry had to offer. you felt the thrill of a front runner who was hoss enough to go to the front & improve on his position.few people understand the mental strain that race riders endure, much less the physical aspect of it. the hours spent in the box, trying to get that last few pounds. not to mention politics involved,and the scrutiny of the gambling public. you sir had the heart & guts to endure. and it took you where most of is never got to go. you were a class race rider. thank you

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Sandra in Saratoga — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:49:01 GMT

It was about time that the voters woke up and voted Randy into the institution that showcases the best in racing. It was wonderful when I heard you had won. You truly belong here with the rest of the immortals. Now my two favorite jockeys are in the HOF- Mike Smith (the best of all time) and Randy (the one that always gave me goosebumps when he rode). Go for Wand, Personal Ensign- what else can I say?

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Will in Virginia — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:58:10 GMT

Congratulations, Randy!!

It is people like you, with perspective such as you have described above, that make Racing great. You played the game the right way, and the Hall of Fame just got incrementally better with your addition. I can't wait to read your book, and I wish you all the best for the future! Way to go, Randy!!!

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wildblueroan — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:25:38 GMT

Mr. Romero,

I am so thrilled that you finally made it into the Hall, which you so deserve. You were one of my favorite jockeys when you were riding and have handled your adversities with a lot of class. Enjoy the moment!

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Lexington — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:19:07 GMT

Congratulations Randy! Very nice to see you get such recognition. (I have a photo on my wall of you winning the Blue Grass on Wild Syn at Keeneland - nice!)

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Denise — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:33:21 GMT

Congratulations Randy! You are one of the greats. Loved your book.

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Robin from Maryland — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:12:24 GMT

Congrats Randy!!! I am so happy for you. It took a long time, but you hung on. Through all the tough times that you went thru-you perservered..You rode many a great horse. I'll never forget seeing Go For Wand go down at Belmont; but despite all that, you continued to ride. Your one of a few (and I mean few ) who continue to push for higher riding weights with jockeys. And yes Randy, there are only a handful of guys that can say that they won a Derby, but far less have been inducted into the brotherhood. I wish you continued success. God Bless "Hall of Famer" - Randy Romero....P.S. the younger jocks can learn alot from you.

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John T — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:23:29 GMT

You may not have won the Kentucky

Derby,but your win at Churchill Downs on Personal Ensign getting up

to beat a Derby winner,Winning Colours must have been a thrill of a lifetime.Congratulations to you on your well deserved award.

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KM — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:52:29 GMT

A well deserved award, for a class rider, and a true gentleman, and professional.

Congratulations to you Randy, on a great career.

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Speedball — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:21:14 GMT

Randy- I met you Derby Day this year when you were doing signings of your book. I remember how nice and friendly I thought you were, and I remember asking you if you'd ever won the Derby. You told me-"No, I never could win it." Well, you've certainly hit it out of the park with this one. Congrats!!!

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Mark — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:57:53 GMT

Randy, I'm so happy for you. Remember that afternoon at Belmont Park, we were headed to the parking lot together and you were down about something. I reminded you that you were the rider of 2 of the greatest fillies of all time and that TODAY would come for you one day. I so glad it did. Cheers!

Mark (former NYRA bugler)

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NASH — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:37:15 GMT

I'm so happy you made it to the hall... determination in my opinion is what makes a hall of famer and you sir have seen triumphs, trials and tribulations both on and off the track and you kept and keep moving forward....you deserve every accolade you get...congratulations!!!!

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great4u — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:10:18 GMT

I met Randy once. It was a cold and rainy November afteernoon at Churchill u know the kind. Randy was walking through the padock to the jocks room after a last place finish,covered in mud and favoring his elbow. It was clear to see it was hurting by the way he carried it.but this man stopped in the rain and chatted with me and my son for 10 minuets. try to get the prima donnas of today to even understand there is a betting public. After that Randy was in MY hall of fame and I am so glad to see him make the big one. my hall of fame was about character looks like the big one now has it too.Randy thanks for the time you spent riding and Talking. you are a class gentleman.

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kevin Bourgeois — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:06:39 GMT

It was at the Fair Grounds I watched Randy Romero ride a filly named Lil Biddy Comet for Mr.J.Y. Soileau .That race he beat Pat Day and Twinkle Twinkle for Louie Roussel.When the two jocks hooked up turning for home that race I can say Randy just out rode Pat day.

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Love 'em all! — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:47 GMT

Congratulations! You certainly do deserve that award.

Hope you spend many, many good years telling folks of all ages the interesting stories you have to share as a Hall of Famer jockey.

Too, wish you the best with your book and movie. Both should be winners.

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AGS — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:55:58 GMT

It is also a woman's sport, too, Mr. Romero, and you rode for one of its classiest, Jane du Pont Lunger. Your induction into the Hall is well-deserved and your advice to the young riders is spot-on.

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Rachel — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:28:50 GMT

Wonderful! I am thrilled for you, your article is VERY humble. You are an inspiration for the highs and lows in racing. I am going to get your book and I hope the movie stays true to your life.

You rode one of my all-time favorite girls, and you beat one of my favorite girls...I will never forget you! ♥

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DBH — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:12:51 GMT

well deserved and what a ride on Personal Ensign in the 1988 Breeders Cup Distaff !