TRACKSIDE  "Where the truth makes the story"
with Mike Kravchak
5/21/07
Week 4

    I first would like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Guifoil
    and the judges for allowing, my 2 yr old Cartouche,  
    have an official work on Preakness Day. I am pleased
    to say that he is the fastest time 2 yr old in the
    country. I think it is great for Bluegrass Downs, the
    dying sport of harness racing, and for the horse his
    self. Did anyone see how many people were lined up
    at the draw gait? The Safety Rail? Even the
    Grandstand was packed with watches galore. I
    thought it was great for the business. There were
    some people that threw a temper tantrum though.  
    Why? It was not beyond anything that wasn't done
    here in the past. Was it because it was Kravchak? I'm
    Sure!!! Nick Giberson & Brandon Simpson were the
    first to say he was AWESOME, and thats great that
    BGD let me do it. Some Representatives thought
    otherwise. It is time for a change!

    Now, for the juicy Scottie Harris story. When
    speaking with Mr. Guifoil, he was there when The F
    word was said. Normally, he drowns out the everyday
    garbage that is said during draw time. He also said
    that he did not know what was said outside the doors
    before and/or after the statement. ALL it will take in
    his words is a 2-3 sentence apology from the KHHA,
    that it was a terrible day, and he is very sorry for
    losing his temper. You will earn the respect of the
    horsemen again, and all will be over. Let's get it done.
    Pride is a major part of life but sometimes an "I'm
    Sorry" goes a long, long way.

    I know that there are certain REPS on track that try
    there damnest to Avoid KyHarnessRacing.com and
    their work. The seminar for example. As stated in an
    earlier news post right here on KyHarnessRacing.com,
    that not one REP from the KHHA was at this HUGE
    seminar. Top Trainer Gary Neafus was there, and he
    has 25 head. All it would have taken was 5 minutes,
    "ONLY 5 MINUTES GUYS" to show your faces and
    say HI, I am so-and-so and I am very busy with this
    up coming weekend of racing, but thanks for coming
    and if you need anything, here's where to find me.
    END OF STORY!! Where is our Representation.€€€
    Thanks Gary, Terry, Pat, the Kentucky Horse Racing
    Authority and all the other HORSEMEN that are for
    keeping this Huge Sponsor around BGD. I was happy
    to see Bill Napier down here this weekend also. Many
    Horsemen addressed there problems with him and I
    do believe they will be resolved. BOLD STATEMENT
    HERE,
    DO NOT MAKE ME EAT MY WORDS!!!

    As for the racing, there was another issue. It involved
    Gary Neafus and Falita. As you have seen Falita a
    $5000 claimer in years past was told that she was too
    good to race here. WHAT THE #@*%. Are you for
    REAL? Or has she DESTROYED too many good
    horses trying to take the little money that we have
    here at the Downs? BANINAH, BRUSH THE SAND,
    HOLLY"S TOPAZ or PAPA DECK. Bill Napier said this
    weekend, "Falita will get in EVERY WEEK till the end of
    the meet!!"  WAY TO GO BILL.

    Fantastic job by race secretary Billy "the Kid" Perkins
    on some GREAT racing this weekend. The Wildcat
    series finals, saw MT BOWLES winning both 3 yr-old
    Trotting Finals. As stated in my past Trackside, I did
    say Super Sims would win the final over Like a Breeze.
    And he did just that, pulling down the backside and
    drawing off down the stretch. Jon's Girl, just breezed
    her Final in a 2 horse non betting and non competitive
    JOG. She actually went faster than the colts. WHAT A
    FILLY!

    In the pace series we saw Local Favorite, Real Excited,
    get parked again. Would you leave on a 2 horse (1:
    53) entry. NOPE. But he did, and Coastal Highway
    was on GO. Part of  the Nick Giberson Entry, he paced
    the mile in a brisk 1:55.2. The filly division, had the
    Dominant 2 horse entry of Go Ginny Go and Real
    Model go 1-2 with Pat Curtin and Real Model prevailing.

    On another note, where in the heck was Half Gold
    Rose going. Parked every step with $145 to win on
    her??? The luke warm favorite? No Love for Coop,
    since Randy "I have already won 2 finals today"
    Jerrell took over the lines. My heart said bet, but brain
    said HECK NO JOE!!! Randy Jerrell now trains this 3 yr
    old filly for Derrick Hutchison..

    Uh, did anyone see Gentleman Joe Haught drag his
    whip driving Holl's Topaz on Gary Neafus driving Frog
    Hollow(a $2000 claimer and not Falita). A BIG NO
    NO, JOE. Boy you are going to pay for that.

    Congrats to Pat Curtin on winning 5 races this
    Saturday. His mind is on the health of his long time
    partner Ginny and their expected baby girl. Great job
    Pat!

    And how about Randy Crisler. FINALLY getting a
    win.. Mississippi native Kelcey Perrymond also had 2
    driving scores.

    And finally the 14 year old Underexposed with driver
    Pat Curtin, won at the DOWNS. He had been reading
    Trackside and decided to get one more win before
    retiring to his Indian grazy home.

    The first fair is among us on Memorial day. Don't
    forget to enter Thursday by 9am. Come out to the
    Red Mile to see the future superstars and $2000
    claimers.

    Thanks again to KyHarnessRacing.com for their great
    giveaways. Its working. The handle is up and so is the
    Moral.

    Now my Hot/Not list

    Hot: FALITA, Fuzzy Finance, and Strong Kiss

    Not: Playing Ruff(sorry), Papa Deck,and BR Leader

    Horses to Watch at the Red Mile fair. Starlet, Go
    Ginny Go, and CARTOUCHE

    I am Michael Kravchak and You've been trackside