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my miss storm cat 09-23-2008 02:17 PM

Larry Jones to quit after '09 season
 
... according to TDN.

http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com...TOKEN=92717711


Report Says Trainer Larry Jones to Quit
Updated: 12:37 PM ET (First posted: 12:28 PM ET)

According to a blog operated by turf writer John Piesen and obtained in a press release forwarded by the New York Racing Association, trainer Larry Jones has decided to stop training. The trainer of the ill-fated GI Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles as well as leading three-year-old filly Proud Spell, Jones broke the news to Piesen during a Tuesday morning phone conversation. "It's been a long, hard year," the conditioner told Piesen, "and it's taken its toll on me and my family. I've been thinking about quitting for some time now and I made the decision right after I won the Alabama with Proud Spell and the Iselin with Honest Man on the same day. I just figured, it can't get any better than this." Piesen reports that Jones has advised his major client Rick Porter of his decision and that Porter has hired Jeff Buckley, an associate of trainer Bob Holthus, to replace Jones.

edit - This piece says by the end of next year...

http://boards.msn.com/MSNBCboards/th...hreadid=791008

Oaklawnfan 09-23-2008 02:24 PM

You have to wish him the very best. He has been a bright spot and a breath of fresh air to this sport. Seeing him work his own horses was always a delight.:tro:

Kasept 09-23-2008 04:07 PM

This isn't really news here. It was brought out 2 weeks ago in the thread about Porter and Jones allegedly splitting up...
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...ghlight=Porter


Jones told me he wouldn't be taking on 2 year olds next year as he began cutting back.
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...740#post423740


Hegarty puts it this way in the DRF piece:

Jones considering retirement, owners say
By Matt Hegarty

Trainer Larry Jones has told his clients that he does not intend to take on any more horses and is considering retiring from training, two owners who have horses with the trainer said on Tuesday.
http://www.drf.com/news/article/98438.html


Ron Mitchell's version with Jones elaborating on his feelings, plan...

Trainer Jones to Retire by End of 2009
by Ron Mitchell

Trainer Larry Jones, who earlier this year saddled the winner of the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and the following day had a filly finish second in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), said he plans to retire by the end of 2009.

“It is just time to quit,” Jones said Sept. 23. “We have been very blessed. We have reached a level that 25 years ago I never knew we could ever reach, in the caliber of horses we have and the races we won. I had the best year of my career this year. Lots of very good things have happened and lots of bad things have happened.”

http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/47197.htm

Indian Charlie 09-23-2008 04:15 PM

He's pulling a Gary Jones! Any relations?

I'm thinking there is a lot more to this story than what he says (like getting caught doing something), but then again, I'm cynical.

Danzig 09-23-2008 05:10 PM

he's had a hell of a year, with losing eight belles and all the subsequent media from that, and then his first and only drug positive. his wife was pretty stressed out as well, i'd imagine all that back in the spring took its toll, and probably left a bad taste in their mouths...

Round Pen 09-23-2008 05:44 PM

THis happens to alot of People in our business You simply Get burnt out. I am sure if you were to ask Cannon Shell that he has experienced some kind of burn out in his career. I get that way every year after dealing with what seems like a gazillion yearlings. Some of us deal with it better than others myself I usually take a few weeks off and my batteries are recharged.

Larry Jones has had a very stressful year with all thats went on and he has every right to be burnt out. Hopefully if he does call it quits that he can take a few months off and maybe that flame will get to burning again. Personally I don't Know Larry Jones but I do know alot of people in the game that do and everyone I talk too has nothing but high praise for him.


Round Pen

reese 09-23-2008 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Round Pen
THis happens to alot of People in our business You simply Get burnt out.

Ken McPeek quit training a few years ago to become a bloodstock agent. Now he is back training after "recharging his batteries". Maybe Jones will do the same.

Indian Charlie 09-23-2008 06:11 PM

So, he toils in relative obscurity forever and then has a breakout year and a half that catapaults him to the top of the game.

Then he quits?

Cajungator26 09-23-2008 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie
So, he toils in relative obscurity forever and then has a breakout year and a half that catapaults him to the top of the game.

Then he quits?

Better to quit at the top of your game, no?

Indian Charlie 09-23-2008 07:39 PM

I suppose.

I didn't notice before he said after 2009, so I'll take back what I said.

hoovesupsideyourhead 09-23-2008 08:06 PM

i smell a farve like return..:rolleyes:

ELA 09-23-2008 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reese
Ken McPeek quit training a few years ago to become a bloodstock agent. Now he is back training after "recharging his batteries". Maybe Jones will do the same.

Yes, McPeek quit. And now he's back. He really needed to "recharge his batteries".

Eric

Cannon Shell 09-23-2008 09:20 PM

I am going to announce my retirement soon. I think sometime after the 2038 season I will start to wind down.

Kasept 09-23-2008 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I am going to announce my retirement soon. I think sometime after the 2038 season I will start to wind down.

:p
:tro:

Coach Pants 09-23-2008 09:23 PM

People that wear cowboy hats should be ignored.

GPK 09-23-2008 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I am going to announce my retirement soon. I think sometime after the 2038 season I will start to wind down.


MAYBE by then you will actually figure out where EC is and take me there:rolleyes:

The Indomitable DrugS 09-23-2008 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie
So, he toils in relative obscurity forever and then has a breakout year and a half that catapaults him to the top of the game.

Then he quits?

He's done enough.

At least we still have Steve Miyadi

ELA 09-23-2008 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I am going to announce my retirement soon. I think sometime after the 2038 season I will start to wind down.

LOL.

Well, I certainly hope that doesn't mean your career best year will be 2037, LOL.

Eric

The Indomitable DrugS 09-23-2008 09:31 PM

or 2039

freddymo 09-23-2008 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I am going to announce my retirement soon. I think sometime after the 2038 season I will start to wind down.

You work? Have a heart Thebby is the engine and you know it


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