JC / Railbird

The New York gate crew is one of the worst in the country. I have never seen more incompetence with a gate crew in my life.

Posted by Don Sandri on August 20, 2007 @ 7:35 pm

THE NEW YORK RACING CREW WAS THE BEST AT ONE TIME , WHEN THINGS CHANGED WAS WHEN DUNCAN LEFT. BUT NOW THAT ROY WILLIAMSON IS THE STARTER WHO WORKED UNDER DUNCAN FOR YEARS THE NEW YORK GATE CREW WILL BE THE BEST AGAIN.
MY FAMILY HAS BEEN IN THE RACING BUSINESS FOR GENERATIONS AND ROY GREW UP WORKING WITH THE HORSE AT THE TRACK AND HE IS A GREAT HORSEMEN AND I’M PROUD TO SAY HE IS MY BROTHER AND AS A WILLIAMSON BY NAME HE IS TRULY A PASCUMA IN OUR EYES.

Posted by susana pascuma on August 22, 2007 @ 7:05 pm

NYRA never getting out of Bankruptcy! Former starter worked under Duncan as well, actually even longer than Williamson. On the day of the ‘BIG’ refund Brosseau was not even there that day – Williamson was in charge. Contessa is right and has so much more to say I am sure. It was his horse and he is defending Brosseau – he knows the truth. NYRA has to have someone take the fall. If Williamson is so capable why is Duncan back helping- NYRA Press release said Duncan contracted until the end of October at least. Williamson – A supposed seasoned Vet with horses. Really? With 20 Years of experience on the gate then why does Williamson need Duncan? Oh that’s right NYRA trying to get out of bankruptcy so hiring an overpaid contractor to ensure no mistakes by the seasoned horse veteran….then again you may be right ‘good thing NYRA’ …that makes sense why they are spending so much money… to watch his back. Only two guys can handle that gate- that crew- Duncan and Brosseau.

Posted by Ken Fuller on August 24, 2007 @ 10:10 pm

I’m always amused by those small minds who criticize when they have no idea about what they’re talking. Roy Williamson is a brilliant, loving, intelligent and insightful horseman–and will excel in his new position as Starter. The magpies whose wretched self-esteem requires that they dis others are usually those who have no experience, whatsoever, in the arena. I’m guessing that these armchair quarterbacks–in this case, OTB drunks and degenerate bettors who’ve never even TOUCHED a horse, never mind worked with them–are the empty kettles making the most noise. Put down the beer; turn off the remote and drag yourself into a small stall with a 1200-pound animal who’s frightened out of its skull. Get that animal safely into that small space, then safely OUT of it–then tell me that Roy–or any other Starter, NYRA or otherwise–isn’t gifted. The gate crew is populated by brave, smart, loving horsemen–to think otherwise, or that Roy isn’t brilliant in his job–merely speaks of your own ignorance.
It’s so easy to write and speak negative things about someone you’ve never met, and with whom you’ve never worked, isn’t it? Spend more time working with Thoroughbreds, and less time blogging. You’ll learn something about the horses themselves; the people who work with them; and perhaps about yourself.

Posted by M.E. Altieri on August 25, 2007 @ 1:09 am