The Chief

[HP]

I\'m a little surprised no one mentioned the passing of H. Allen Jerkens last week.  Given the current climate of racing and all the controversy Mr. Jerkens deserves a lot of respect for his accomplishments and the unwavering dignity with which he went about his business.  Plus there was the time I got to Saratoga without much preparation and picked out one of his runners in a maiden special for no good reason except...liking Jerkens...and getting an $80 winner.  Annuities.  I will not forget that one.  

Hay, oats and water.  RIP.

HP

[SoCalMan2]

HP Wrote:
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> I\'m a little surprised no one mentioned the
> passing of H. Allen Jerkens last week.  Given the
> current climate of racing and all the controversy
> Mr. Jerkens deserves a lot of respect for his
> accomplishments and the unwavering dignity with
> which he went about his business.  Plus there was
> the time I got to Saratoga without much
> preparation and picked out one of his runners in a
> maiden special for no good reason except...liking
> Jerkens...and getting an $80 winner.  Annuities.
> I will not forget that one.  
>
> Hay, oats and water.  RIP.
>
> HP

Unwavering dignity is right.....any endeavor needs more guys like HAJ....his passing does need to be noted and studying his example would do us all good.  RIP