Hollywood takes out half-page ad for Zenyatta's HOTY candidacy

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Originally Posted by v j stauffer

I POSTED THIS ON ANOTHER SITE A FEW DAYS BACK. I'VE TAKEN OUT THE $$ FIGURES BECAUSE IT GOT EVERYBODY IN SUCH A TIZZY



You got the full and complete story. From the time I took Rosario in Oct. 2008 until Tyler's injury this past July I had three days off. Those were spent in the hospital. Since then I rediscovered fun and joy in my life. I feel physically great. My relationship with my wife and step-daughter is terrific again.

In retrospect I just don't think I had the right makeup for agenting. Maybe just a bit too OC. There's really no end to how many hours you can put into it. You can beat the books and the barns and phones 8 hours a day five days a week. Or 14 hours a day 7 days a week. I was the latter and it took it's toll. I knew I had to change but never could.

I made ALOT of money.$*** from Rosario alone in 2009 but I never found time to enjoy it. I sure make alot less now but my quality of life is 1000% better. Tomorrow is promised to nobody. There are lots of miserable rich guys out there. I refuse to become one of them.

Thanks to all of you for the well wishes.

Happy Holidays

V J S[/QUOTE

Your kidding right..We want to know real stuff about being an agent of thr two best jocks in Ca.. Plumbers can work 100 hours a week and burn out

Freddy. You must remember that being an agent was my second job. Unless they throw me out on the street I'm NEVER EVER giving up being announcer. Between the two I felt I had too much on my plate. As for the day to day interworkings of having a top rider I'd be happy to answer any questions you have as long as it doesn't betray a confidence or hurt anybody.

[freddymo]

[quote=v j stauffer;733029]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Freddy. You must remember that being an agent was my second job. Unless they throw me out on the street I'm NEVER EVER giving up being announcer. Between the two I felt I had too much on my plate. As for the day to day interworkings of having a top rider I'd be happy to answer any questions you have as long as it doesn't betray a confidence or hurt anybody.

You are so sure HP will be around in 2012 2013 etc. You are so sure Cal racing is going to thrive again? Seems to the answer to both issues are far from etched in stone?

Vic how many agents have ever started their business as successfully as you? You had the two top jocks in Ca. You had business related issues that we all heard about. Did these type of issues have more to do with your career change then just looking to spend more time watching the Playboy channel with the Missis?

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Originally Posted by v j stauffer

You are so sure HP will be around in 2012 2013 etc. You are so sure Cal racing is going to thrive again? Seems to the answer to both issues are far from etched in stone?

Vic how many agents have ever started their business as successfully as you? You had the two top jocks in Ca. You had business related issues that we all heard about. Did these type of issues have more to do with your career change then just looking to spend more time watching the Playboy channel with the Missis?

I'm not sure of anything. I know as much about HP's future as you do. I do know I sure hope they let me stay as long as we run. I had NO business related issues. I've stated the reasons for my walking way. Note to self. Get Playboy channel to watch with the Mrs. See and you guys think there's never any good ideas on DT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqMiigy92qU

This is what Vic plays on his drive to Hollywood Park...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fWvub_WBho

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Let me just clarify who I am, why I showed up after 7 months, and what I am all about.

4. Horse racing is viewed by younger bettors (like 18 year-olds such as myself) as being a fixed, corrupt game that one cannot win at.

9. I am a crusader. I am a vigilante. I will address these issues when they rear their ugly head..

I am woman, hear me roar. Thank god you are here to save us! What color is your cape?

[Duvalier]

After reading this page I was gonna guess pink.

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...t=36976&page=5

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Excellent attempt to besmirch me with previous posts by others. As for the link you posted, Doug and I had a falling out some time ago over some of the exact same issues I listed above. I came here, unfairly or not, to pound him with an initial post where I changed the lyrics of Empire State. It was funny. That's neither here nor there at this point and we're not discussing it.

I'm sorry it caused such a tizzy that I cleared $334 working as a jockey agent in the year 2009.

How can I rub in anyones face something that I don't do anymore?

The question was asked why I walked away from something that seemed so lucrative and successful. We live and learn.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Let me just clarify who I am, why I showed up after 7 months, and what I am all about.

I believe the following.

What I'm wondering is why you think anyone cares.

You're on a roll?

Talk about delusions of mediocrity.

You seem like an angry, little man who should be a poster child for displaced aggression.

You seem to like lists. Here you go...

The outcome of your constant and unprevoked berating of Vic is two-fold...

1. You are giving him a chance to show his patience, humor and class, and

2. You are making yourself look more bitter, self-serving and jealous with every post.

[Duvalier]

Ouch

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

1. You are giving him a chance to show his patience, humor and class

Wow....

Ladies Love Cool Vic

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Ladies Love Cool Vic

Winnar.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Wow....

It's true though.

I have no problem taking the other side when I believe it to be true.

This time? No he doesn't deserve this ****, Hossy.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

It's true though.

I have no problem taking the other side when I believe it to be true.

This time? No he doesn't deserve this ****, Hossy.

If you read Pace Advantage - you'd see that Vic does deserve it.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

If you read Pace Advantage - you'd see that Vic does deserve it.

Why doesn't he go over there then?

I've only looked around a few times but it seems like he'd fit right in...

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Why doesn't he go over there then?

As Rare Bog said earlier, stick to horse obituaries.

This I know will fuel the Bog's claim that I'm a narcissist. Also I'm very aware the great majority of you don't give a rats patootie. That being said I've decided to become a reader not a poster on all the sites. I feel like the hurrier I go the behinder I get. I've said a hundred times I enjoy the banter and the knocks don't bother me. Recently that has started to change a bit. Not nearly as much fun as it used to be. I'll miss many of you that like me have a true love for our great game. Thanks for all the wonderful things you've said over the years. I wish you all nothing but the very best. Happy Holidays.

If anyone ever has any questions feel free to contact me at thegoofontheroof@hotmail.com

Take Care

Vic Stauffer

[Riot]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

If you read Pace Advantage - you'd see that Vic does deserve it.

And plenty of us like Vic, and think he doesn't.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by Riot

And plenty of us like Vic, and think he doesn't.

What's to like?