Behind the Gate

Ian Moore had his first official win and he loved the feeling. Coincidentally, Ian won his next start also with Marie Pardae in a wire to wire effort from the rail. His fastest win ever would be at Plainridge with McGetty in 1255.4. He would accu- mulate over 521 more victories which

was not bad for someone who did this as a hobby.

This erudite horseman had many horses that meant a lot to him and some did much good for him. He spent 10 years in university and paid. his way with horses. Some of these horses would include Chris Pat, Mic/e Dale, Armando Hanover, Fantastic Irish. Elite Killean, Cam Country, [mpeccahle, Ace Seelster, Chicane, CoshV Seelster and Pierce Seelster; however, his most memorable horses were Saunders Glory, The Papermaleer, Buddy Hanover, taicla Challenge, McGettv, Astronomical and Shadow Play.

Saunders Glory was tough, good, big— hearted and he gave you everything he had each time he stepped on the track. The Paperma/eer was a tough horse with all kinds of problems but he could over— come adversity. horses to win the Governor’s Plate and the Gold Cup and Saucer in the same year. Qaz‘c/e Challenge was game and would always try his heart out for you. Ian won some big races at Foxboro with him. Buddy Hanvoer could break the gate quicker than any horse this teamster ever drove. McGetty was an all around

He was one of four

horse; he was one that the kids could look after; he was a pleasure and a treat to be around. Week in and week out, he would always be there. Astronomical became one of the fastest free-legged pacers ever on a Canadian track. He also began his career as a sire in 2008 stand- ing at Meridian Farms East. In the spring of 2008, Ian had high hopes for two-year— olds, Boswell Hanover. Thandetflst, Portland Seelster and Bexley Hanover.

I asked the good doctor to pick his favorite horse. He selected two and explained, “Saunders Glory because he was given up on because he was lame. We got three solid years out of him with an unbelievable 48 wins in those three years. He financed my way through vet- erinary school. He had two appearances in the Governor’s Plate and the Gold Cup and Saucer. He brought tears to my eyes on occasion. He was the only horse I ever kept for any period of time. He died at the age of 28. My second choice is McGet/y because I had him for two full years and he was just so so when we bought him. I had turned to racing stock cars because I wasn’t enjoying horse rac- ing. McGetty turned me back and I was enjoying horse racing again. McGetty just kept winning and winning. In addition, the P.E.I. Government was starting to really help the industry."

Dr. Ian Moore’s most memorable race was the 1988 Gold Cup and Saucer. The Paperma/eer had multiple problems including a high suspensory in the hind

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