Jockey Brian Long dead

[zinn21]

RIP Brian and sympathy for Brian's dad former jockey Dale Long.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/nation ... at-45.aspx

[Tucumcari]

Ya, we've know about this for several days. My heart breaks for his sister.

[Cowgirl]

Hey, Thanks for the post I was not aware of this. If anyone hears anything else please post. I feel terrible, he rode for us at our barn this past year.

[louis finochio]

T. Is Brian Long, the brother to Daron Long who gallops? When I was in my teens I remember Dale Long the jockey that was Daron's father.

[Tucumcari]

Yes Lou.

[Shergar]

Oh Dear, such a sad thing to read about.

He sure owned Les Bois Park this past summer. He had 27% winners and 61% in the money.

He rode a couple of horses for my brother. I remember shaking his hand in the paddock. He darned near broke my hand with his firm handshake.

I have a winners circle photo of him after booting home Kerryman to a win in an Alw/Opt. Claimer at Les Bois. Going to have to put that picture in a place of honour on my wall.

Brian also guided a QH I have a connection with to a 3rd place finish in a G-3 futurity. Especially gratifying as the hoss was NOT the 3rd best horse in the field.

The racing Journal, (covers Intermountain racing and other out of the way tracks) had a nice article on Brian when he won his 1,000th race aboard Messner Mine at Les Bois.

I know that Brian had battled a lot of personal demons throughout his life. He was still a nice guy and I hope that on the other side, you find peace.

All the best, Shergar

PS: God bless you Brian and may all you mounts be winners.

[thorohorse]

I knew Brian Long from many many years ago when he was riding in NJ. He was fun and personable. Rest in peace my friend.