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33 year old Horse | Retired

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Owner(s):

Buckram Oak Farm

Trainer:

Leonard Imperio

Bred:

Florida (USA) by Roma Stables

Pedigree:

My Gallant - Liza Star by Bold Hitter

Rating:

4.30/10

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Remembering ... Timely Writer

Any fan of horse racing knows the incredible highs and lows that are part of loving this sport. As another fall prepares to welcome race fans to Belmont Park, I do what I do every year. I reminisce about those golden years of racing, and think about many of those unforgettable days at the racetrack....Read More

Posted 257 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Terrific piece about a terrific horse! · 258 days ago ·

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MichaelHarris · Thank you Brian. I remember seeing Timely Writer as a two-year-old at Saratoga and marvelling at his acceleration. I was away at college the day he died, but I'll always remember the letter I received later that week from my brother, who had been at the race: he said that it felt like watching a friend die. Timely Writer was a wonderful horse and I think of him (and Ruffian) every time I see the Belmont infield. · 258 days ago ·

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lynnev2 · You always write so expressively, Brian, & you have honored Timely Writer beautifully here. I too was there that day, & will never forget the courage of this very talented horse. · 257 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Thank you guys. A race like the 1982 Jockey Club is one that will never leave you, and a horse like Timely Writer is one that should never be forgotten. · 257 days ago ·

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warrena · nobody ever writes about kelso......what a horse......his races against gun bow are races to remember · 257 days ago ·

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diamondomi1 · Thanks Brian, I never watched any of his races, and now I am sad I did not. · 255 days ago ·

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stoutfella · You sir, are a Timely Writer. Thank you for a such a wonderful piece. · 255 days ago ·

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sjuwill · finally got around to catching up with some reading...thank you Brian, i always enjoyed watching Timely Writer race, was looking forward to that Triple Crown season because of him....he deserves to be remembered · 252 days ago ·

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zatt · · I wonder who knows Zipse at the Track the best? The first person to tell me who my favorite horse still in training is gets to pick the next horse I will feature in my Remembering series · 251 days ago ·

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RedRoan · zatt--I've seen you make a comment about So You Think that would make me think that could be your favorite. · 251 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Red Roan, good guess, but not correct. Someone on Facebook got it ... the answer is Mr. Commons, and her choice for my next Remembering is With Anticipation. · 250 days ago ·

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Celeste · Thanks, Brian. I'm just now reading this and it has been great to learn about Timely Writer ... well, other than his demise. · 250 days ago ·

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Protagonist · If you want to remember Timely Writer what about another nice horse from that same year to remember, that being Royal Roberto,anybody remember him? · 250 days ago ·

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MaidenKing · As a teen-ager, began playing the races at Suffolk Downs in the early 1980's. Timely Writer was the horse that put our track on the map at the time and everybody at the East Boston oval was rooting for him whenever he ran and we were crushed when he died on the track. Great horse, tragic ending. · 249 days ago ·

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