Congratulations to the whole Richey Racing Team - Louisiana Downs Leading Trainer 2012 - Great Job - wishing you continued success at the upcoming meets at Delta and the Fair Grounds.

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Tony Richey

Tony and the owner of Paula's Deelites, Paula Higgins, extended true Southern Hospitality to me and my wife this past Sunday 9-16-12 at LA Downs. He invited us to join him in the Winner's Circle for the photo shoot after Paula's Deelites won in the 8th. I would like to personally thank Tony, Paula and her husband if someone can provide contact information. A personal posting to my fb account or an email to bootshoot@verizon.net will reach me. Thanks

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Tony Richey

good luck today with Courtesy Cat

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Tony Richey

A GREAT GUY AND AN EVEN BETTER TRAINER - GO GET EM TONY !!!!

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Tony Richey

This guy works damn hard and all of his efforts have paid off. You are doing a great job. I am proud to know you, God bless

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Tony Richey

Tony Richey is an AWESOME trainer and a GREAT guy - what kind of record do you have 'smarks'? When was the last time you had an article written about you? Do your homework, read the stats, they don't lie. You can sure talk shit when you hide behind a 'username' - youre nothing more than a CYBERNET BULLY who needs to get a life. Again, Tony Richey is a great guy and I am proud for him to train my horses and would recommend him to anybody who's looking for a great trainer. Read his stats and quit listening to all the BS that goes around the racetrack - BS started by jelous people like 'SMARKS'

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Tony Richey

Joey Foster is training once again and is at LAD. Mike is wonderful and is now working for Carol Castille. As for Tony; Stay away him. He is the worse person to ever walk this earth. All he knows is how to break down horses or take a good horse and drop them to 5000 to get a win. Does not take a trainer to win that way.

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Tony Richey

who was Joey that worked for Tony and where is he now? Who is this Mike or Mark guy that works for Tony now and is that guy any good?

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Was thinking about sending a few runners that direction. In review of the DD 2010 Thb Meet, I fail to see any type of slump as you indicate. I am interested in your comment, as you quote "they" and you remark "bunch of bad tests". Please be specific as a review of LSRC records don't indicate what you are alleging.

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martinez88 · these people dont know half of the crap they talk about tony richey, he has a new assistant trainer and is having a great meet im impressed at what he has been able to do with our horses hes an outstanding trainer and person as well · 4854 days ago
mkeyonback · He can't be specific because there AREN'T any!! Good for you for going to the source - this "cat" sounds like a crazy, jealous fool. Tony Richey is an AWESOME trainer and a really nice guy. Meet him and judge for yourself - he's trained for me - and has been nothing but honest and upfront. · 4719 days ago

Tony Richey

'thecat' - I agree with martinez88 - you dont have a clue about what you're talking about. I grew up at the race track and have know Tony for a long long time - he is one of the best horsemen I've ever know. Shame on you for spreading such lies.

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martinez88 · thanks, finally someone who knows tony in person instead of listening to the rumors they hear · 4854 days ago
thecat · I do know Tony personally, unfortunately. What I've said on here (deleted and not deleted) is from personal knowledge, not from rumors I heard. · 4835 days ago

Tony Richey

i have stated exactly how i feel and what i think about Tony from facts...but in her defense his wife seemed like a very nice and classy woman..Theb4ever comments about her being money hungry I know nothing about. She did not come off to me as being that way. She was very down to earth and a very nice woman. Also he is a very nice man, just wanted to open peoples eyes about his deceptiveness and NEVER, and I mean NEVER, have any business dealings with him cause you will get burned...Also didnt realize Joey had left him...That ought to tell you guys something right there...Cause i believe Joey was the one doing all the work and training!! And for Tony not to pay him his percentage!! I was surprised to see Joey had been with him that long cause he too seems like an honest man...I just hope a little of Tony has not rubbed off on Joey!!

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due to the nature of my remarks about this crook I guess they were deleted!!

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due to the nature of my remarks about this crook I guess they were deleted!!

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Tony Richey

The "King of the $5,000 claimers" is striking at LaD, AGAIN. Out of nine races, there were 7, count 'em, 7, 5,000 claiming races. Tony had horses in 5 of them. Hahaha. Mr. $5,000. What a joke he is! Anybody can win races dropping everything to the bottom. He's a loser.

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martinez88 · no mr flores is a great guy also, im sure he knows where a horse can run at, he is the leading trainer · 4854 days ago
retiredjock05 · hey martinez88 - you're smart to have gone with Tony Richey. Did you see the program from LAD dated Thurs Aug 19 - not only is Tony the leading trainer, but his owner Mr. Flores is the leading owner - I've been in the business long enough to know that the ONLY way you can become a leading owner is to have an awsome trainer behind you. · 4852 days ago

Tony Richey

Looking at the program from Louisiana Downs dated Thursday August 19 - CONGRATULATIONS Tony Richey for being leading trainer - way to go buddie! All your hard work pays off- keep on keeping on!

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Tony Richey

Hey, martinez, did you go back and read what you posted? His "job" is conning you and people like you. He doesn't train the HORSES, just the OWNERS. So, I guess he's done a great job with you...

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martinez88 · i know people that mr richey trains for that have over $100,000 in their book keepers account and thats profit if u ask me, idk where u get conning from · 4854 days ago

Tony Richey

And, how about the one in the 8th at LAD? Amerocko. Recently owned by the breeder John Hulsey, "sold" (surely by Tony at a 10% commission) to Gabriel Suarez, but Tony's still the trainer. Ran for $10,000 back in March, dropped to $5,000 for his most recent 3 starts with 2 2nd's & a win. Now the new owner thinks Tony is a "super trainer", like Martinez thinks, but the horse probably should be at $10,000 anyway. And this crook made a commission off the sale & still has the horse. Everybody should look in this guy's eyes when he talks. He's a liar and a crook. But, give the devil his due, he'll do anything to win. Only question is: Can you afford it?

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martinez88 · fyi amerocko is my dads horse and we bought the horse from john hulsey who is a very close friend and mr richey had nuthin to do with the sale, and add another win to amerockos stats and thats why mr richey is the leading trainer at louisiana downs · 4854 days ago

Tony Richey

thecat: thanks to your posting, I have been watching & inquiring into Tony Richey. The more I ask, the more discouraged I become. From information from other trainers, vets, owners, & business men related, I will definitely stay away from Tony Richey. Crook & snake are the two words that keep coming up. I understand that Joey is no longer associated with him. From what I understand, Tony would not pay Joey his earned % of winnings that is owed. From speaking with other owners, I don't believe it is all Tony but also his new wife who is "money hungry". I know what the stats report and have been told that Joey left sometime in mid June. Recent LaD races definitely show the horses in his stable are not running like they used to. I believe you are correct regarding claiming a horse and then dropping it to the bottom. From what I can find out, Joey is a great trainer and the one who stayed at the barn to make sure everything ran smoothly. Recent "gossip" is all at the barn is not well and that Tony's deceptive behavior is bigger than ever. Martinez88, sounds like you need to change trainers ASAP

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thecat · I do know for a fact that I am correct, thanks for you confirmation. I just worry about some of Tony rubbing off on Joey. Another trick of Tony's is to get a horse from one owner & sell to another, making a commission. Then, he'll sell it once again to another owner, making another commission. This process goes on, making a commission each time, and continuing to be the trainer of the horse. He's got a ton of tricks in his bag, that's why it's best for everyone to stay away from him. And yes, "crook & snake" describe him perfectly. I've scraped better than him off the bottom of my boots... · 4861 days ago
thecat · Take for example a horse running today at LAD in the 9th race: Lucky Matika. Claimed on 5/20/10 for $12,500, Tony ran her back on 7/4/10 for $20,000, only to run 4th like she ran for $12,500. He ran her back for $5,000, only to run 8th. Back in today for $12,500. Hate to be Nicky Rowell. Probably $5,000 or more in "training" and vet expenses, with about $500 income. · 4859 days ago

Tony Richey

If you were paying any attention at all, you'd have seen that "they" (Joey & Tony) were winning almost every out. When the bad tests came up (for swine hormones, which were promptly overlooked), you would have noticed alot of "last and next-to-last" finishes. If you've got plenty of money and don't mind a crook having his hands in your pockets, be my guest. Don't say you weren't warned, though.

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martinez88 · joey is also a great trainer who is no longer with tony but meet him b4 u judge him · 4880 days ago
thecat · Yeah, martinez, joey is/was the trainer behind tony. I wouldn't say either one is "great", but they do have success dropping horses. I've met joey, thanks but no thanks on him either. · 4878 days ago

Tony Richey

Stay away from this trainer...Complete crook!! Had two of my horses with him and he claimed that they were hurt and for me to get rid of em...Both horses went on to win stakes races the following race after they were taken from him...He takes bribes, is associated with the crooks of Louisiana in the horse racing business and is a very shady character...

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bogey · Cigar - Tim Ritchey (No relation or same spelling) trained Afleet Alex and he's as straight up as they come. · 5036 days ago
martinez88 · may be a crook but is very great at his job · 4880 days ago

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