Wayne Catalano-Frank Calebrese

[Scav]

Originally Posted by Split Rock

A few months ago I posted the question.... "When will we see a trainer win 100% for a meeting"? It was made in jest but what is happening with Wayne Catalano (owner Frank Calebrese) is not to be believed.

Arlington Park 2008 meet:
17 starts
12 wins (71%)
15 in the money (88%)

Last 6 months overall:
88 starts
43 wins (49%)
62 in the money (71%)

Watch the winner he had in race #4 at AP on Sunday, May 11, 2008. The #3 Housebout was ridden by first time rider Brandon Meier. She was checked back to last yet still cruised up to win by 6 lengths in a hand ride.

We thought Mullins, Lake, etc was bad in the late '90's, this is borderline absurd.

Easy, the horse was much the best within the race. YOu have to realize that they can care less about losing horses via the claim box, matter of fact, they love being claimed of, they get fresher stock then. All they care about is wins, you regularly see them claim for 10k and drop to 5k, and they make a profit because of the purse structure.

They are on fire right now yes, but you have to realize that they plan for this meet. Arlington tests ALL winners I think

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Scav

Easy, the horse was much the best within the race. YOu have to realize that they can care less about losing horses via the claim box, matter of fact, they love being claimed of, they get fresher stock then. All they care about is wins, you regularly see them claim for 10k and drop to 5k, and they make a profit because of the purse structure.

They are on fire right now yes, but you have to realize that they plan for this meet. Arlington tests ALL winners I think

bs, he wasn't much the best based on previous record, but he somehow moved up dramatically like all the others.

[Split Rock]

Originally Posted by Scav

Easy, the horse was much the best within the race. YOu have to realize that they can care less about losing horses via the claim box, matter of fact, they love being claimed of, they get fresher stock then. All they care about is wins, you regularly see them claim for 10k and drop to 5k, and they make a profit because of the purse structure.

They are on fire right now yes, but you have to realize that they plan for this meet. Arlington tests ALL winners I think

I looked at all the Catalano horses.... He is winning with all different kinds. Horses are moving up dramatically off the claim or trainer change. No way to justify a guy winning with these percentages. It appears to be crooked.