I knew nothing. I had no background at all, except I used to come out and bet the races. I found out from asking and looking and getting down and doing it, but I still don't know much about the business. Gatis has five horses racing and recently purchased three yearlings. Doubling as trainer, Gatis has put in the grunt work to enjoy his quick success, but he admits his good fortune.
Luck is a part of it.
I must say, for people who do not win races, you must love it to be around it. I was going all right last year until I got hurt, and then sat there and watched while about 25 of my mounts win. Tamburlaine finished second, with Frenchman's Bay another neck behind in third. St. Petersburg Times. All rights reserved.