SWLY departs Spa; Summer ending..

[southerndutch]

Steve: Thank you, Chuck, and Cherie, for going out of your way to make everyone feel like they were an owner. It was great talking horses with you guys. I've been coming to Saratoga for 40 years and you guys helped to make this one the most memorable. I'm going to miss making that right turn on Fifth Street on my way home. Thanks again.

[Bigsmc]

Steve,

I thank you for your hard work putting DT together and keeping it going so smoothly. A partnership of this size has to be a bit cumbersome to deal with and you do it with aplomb and with no complaints (at least not publicly...). You are doing a tremendous service to a lot of people that could otherwise not afford to get into the game and for that you should be commended.

Chuck, Cherie and the rest of Team Simon should be very proud of how many people they have thrilled by having their shedrow virtually open at all hours for visits. Their openess answering questions and willingness to allow us into their workplace is incredible.

I am looking forward to DT 2 and beyond. This truly was a magical summer, but we have too much to look forward to to be melancholy.

Thanks to Steve, Chuck, Cherie and the rest of Team Simon for a great ride and we will find that winner's circle in NOLA.

Bigs

[PSH]

to Steve, Chuck, and Cherie for all of their hard work associated with Sumwon. I also echo Steve's sentiments in regards to having a horse at Saratoga to go visit and make my week stay there memorable. I have dreamed for many many years to be able to own a racehorse especially one at Saratoga. To see that dream come true with Sumwon on a small scale and Wisemensue on a larger scale is something that words cannot describe. To be able to go to the paddock and see a horse that you have an interest in was amazing and to see that horse gave everything that she had is also beyond words.

The mornings at Chuck's Barn and watching horses which you have an interest in work at the Oklahoma track has been a dream come true for myself. Once again, thanks to Steve, Chuck and Cherie for making my dream come true....

PSH

[kenny p]

It was a real thrill to visit SWLY at Chucks barn. Chuck could not have been more accommodating. Steve was a great host at the track. Big thanks to both of them. KP

[Riot]

It will be very hard the next few days to not have her available to visit after finishing the day here..

Horses are so real. When you're with a horse, you can think of nothing else, your mind clears and calms.

First months of Dee Tee - a wonderful ride! Couldn't have been better. I read back the day Steve came on the list and urged us all to quick pull up the Fasig-Tipton sale, as a possible horse for Dee Tee was about to go in the ring. Another thousand bucks and she wouldn't have been ours. So exciting. We've come so far.

Thanks, everyone!

[2 Dollar Bill]

I also want to say thanks for EVERYONE involved. Just to think that in Jan of 2007... I was thinking.. should I put in the $500.00 or not, should I , or not.. well I said ... "" Hey lets see how this ride goes""... and the excitement of a Feb purchase, to the trip to New Orleans, to the first race in Kentucky, and the following races @ THE TOP tracks.... To meet the fine people up @ the sppppaaaaaaaaaa & see the big girl in her barn.. has been such a
FANTASTIC ride... Let me just say If anyone is not sure about getting into this game. DO IT.. When you deal with Steve, Chuck & Chuck's FINE crew.. your dealing with FIRST CLASS people !!!! I hope sumwon enjoys her vacation & keeps the heart of a champion.... Dont worry THAT Winners Circle Picture is going to be VERY SPECIAL. To all my partners.. Thanks for letting me be a part of this !!!!

[pmacdaddy]

Pretty much echo the sentiment.

We have a group of guys who used to get together all the time at whatever function and always end up with the conversation - "wouldn't it be great if someday we went in together and claimed a horse... or bought one at auction... a yearling would be awesome, etc...". Always seemed like a daunting task and at a minimum YEARS away.

All of us ended up getting in on SWLY and have had the time of our lives. The Saratoga experience was unforgettable and we are already talking New Orleans and Kentucky.

Tremendous thanks to Steve, Chuck, Cherie and rest of team for making this possible.

Looking forward to great things in the future!

[Swale84]

I concur with what everyone has already stated. A truly memorable summer!
Thanks Chuck, Steve and Cherie.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by 2 Dollar Bill

I also want to say thanks for EVERYONE involved. Just to think that in Jan of 2007... I was thinking.. should I put in the $500.00 or not, should I , or not.. well I said ... "" Hey lets see how this ride goes""... and the excitement of a Feb purchase, to the trip to New Orleans, to the first race in Kentucky, and the following races @ THE TOP tracks.... To meet the fine people up @ the sppppaaaaaaaaaa & see the big girl in her barn.. has been such a
FANTASTIC ride... Let me just say If anyone is not sure about getting into this game. DO IT.. When you deal with Steve, Chuck & Chuck's FINE crew.. your dealing with FIRST CLASS people !!!! I hope sumwon enjoys her vacation & keeps the heart of a champion.... Dont worry THAT Winners Circle Picture is going to be VERY SPECIAL. To all my partners.. Thanks for letting me be a part of this !!!!

Even GPK?

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Scav

Even GPK?

LOL - one of the special highlights was meeting the partners, and making new friends I'd never have met normally. Such a variety of people, ages, backgrounds - I'm glad I got to meet you guys, you're all great people.