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Post by dm13lato on Dec 16, 2020 21:52:21 GMT -5
Hello Everybody, This is Danielle, Larry LaTour's daughter (username hezethebest). I wanted to let everyone know that early this morning, Larry passed away at 67 years old. My father was an avid fan of this forum & talking horse racing with his pals was one of the greatest joys in his life. He enjoyed spending time at Saratoga & considered you all great friends. Thank you for bringing that to him. <3
Danielle LaTour latourdanielle@gmail.com
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Post by Badactor on Dec 16, 2020 22:11:38 GMT -5
Your Dad is one of the true greats...
he touched our lives and we are better
for having known him. O my goodness,
I loved Larry! My love to your Mom, Dell.
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Post by tc on Dec 16, 2020 22:17:38 GMT -5
My God. This is a complete surprise and shock. I had no idea Larry was ill.
My condolences to the entire family. Larry will be sorely missed.
RIP Larry.
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Post by quickcall on Dec 16, 2020 22:19:56 GMT -5
Oh my goodness. So sorry to receive this news. He will always be remembered by all of us, and he will always live on with us, too!
Rest in Peace brother. You will be greatly missed.
Our condolences to all of his family and friends!
A great friend to us all.
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Post by eye123 on Dec 16, 2020 22:26:40 GMT -5
My prayers go out to you and your family. He will be missed by those who knew him personally, and those he touched along the way. Heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
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Post by cherokeescot on Dec 16, 2020 22:40:58 GMT -5
This is devastating and heartbreaking news. Larry was an absolute joy to know and great fun to be around,
RIP . Hezethebest . The world is a sadder place without you.
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Post by UpInClass on Dec 16, 2020 23:05:33 GMT -5
For more than 30 years LARRY’S PICKS has provided Triple Crown, Travers Day, Breeders’ Cup and Saratoga
private party group outings analysis as “A GUIDELINE FOR INTELLIGENT SPECULATION”! Larry was a 4 time finalist
in the “WORLD SERIES OF HANDICAPPING” at Penn National in the 90’s as well as being a 15 time qualifier for
the “HORSE PLAYER WORLD SERIES”, a Las Vegas event that began in 2005! LARRY’S PICKS highest priced
Grade I winning selections over the years include DOMEDRIVER ($54.00 and the “cold” exacta for $142.00 BC Mile)
FERDINAND ($37.00 Kentucky Derby) SINGLETARY ($35.00 BC Mile) GLORIOUS EMPIRE ($33.40 Sword Dancer)
TEXAS RED ($29.80 BC Juvenile) COLONIAL AFFAIR ($29.00 Belmont Stakes) SEA HERO ($27.00 Kentucky Derby)
TOURIST ($26.80 and the “cold” superfecta for $4,448.00 BC Mile) WAVELL AVENUE ($22.00 BC F&M Sprint)
TONALIST ($20.40 and the “cold” exacta for $348.00 Belmont Stakes) SPUN TO RUN ($20.20 and the “cold” trifecta
for $705.00 BC Dirt Mile) In addition, numerous IRS level scores have historically occupied the “Selection” page
of LARRY’S PICKS, the largest of which was at Saratoga on Travers Day 2011 when the 4 runners from the analysis
of the 3rd race combined for an $11,355.00 superfecta box. More recently in the 2017 Belmont Stakes, LARRY’S PICKS
“Selection” page yielded the $4,486.00 superfecta when his top pick TAPWRIT outran the other 3 horses occupying
the analytical space.
While the major race days come and go, for year round stimulating conversation on horse racing in general
Good luck to all and may they all come back safe! Larry LaTour llatour1@twcny.rr.com
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Post by PonyGirlJCM on Dec 17, 2020 4:01:43 GMT -5
I cannot find the words to express my emotions upon reading this.....heartbreaking news......My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Larry’s family.......may they find comfort in the warm and happy memories of him......
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Post by elkurzhal on Dec 17, 2020 6:23:20 GMT -5
RIP Larry
I’m just stunned and saddened, so many great memories with Larry in Vegas.
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Post by wrightstuff on Dec 17, 2020 6:40:14 GMT -5
So sorry to hear that Danielle. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
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Post by jacckk8 on Dec 17, 2020 7:03:04 GMT -5
Omg. With tears in my eyes.. I am stunned.
Sadly I texted Larry yesterday .. didn’t hear from him. I had no idea. I am so sorry. We will all miss him. He was one of the good guys. A class guy.
RIP my friend.. you will be missed.
My prayers are with the family ...
Jack Merola
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Post by otis0930 on Dec 17, 2020 8:34:32 GMT -5
Can this year please just go away. I will really miss Larry's company at the Vegas tournaments where we shared some time and beers at the Orleans sports bar. One of the best turf handicappers I have ever met and will miss his "Larry's Picks" here. My condolences to his family and trust me when I say he will be missed. RIP Larry.
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Post by johnnybattbd on Dec 17, 2020 9:01:47 GMT -5
I'm saddened to hear this news. Larry welcomed me to this group some 10 years ago and I have always appreciated that. He was always supportive and respectful and his absence will leave a big hole that can't be filled. John J Barile
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Post by spiderjohn on Dec 17, 2020 9:06:19 GMT -5
Met him once at Belmont Park, along with a few others) years ago. He was here to handicap and gamble, representing the true spirit and bond of Upinclass.com Sad morning---condolences to his family and all that knew him well rip
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Post by 1hooper on Dec 17, 2020 9:30:49 GMT -5
I'm devastated. There is a special friendship the Saratoga guys share.
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Post by 5wide on Dec 17, 2020 9:35:35 GMT -5
When I saw the headline, I thought this post was about a recent successful tournament, but alas, this news is so sad. Never met Larry but enjoyed his camaraderie and insights in the races. R.I.P. Larry and Deepest condolences to his family.
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Post by tenfurlongs on Dec 17, 2020 10:13:05 GMT -5
We are so very sorry for your loss Danielle. Please express our sincerest condolences to Maryann and the rest of your family. Larry was a special man, like a big brother to me. His kindnesses were innumerable, his faults invisible, and his laughter invaluable. One of my earliest memories of Larry was when he came to Albany for a handicapping tournament, at the old Teletheater. Colleen and I watched him play via the leaderboard (he cashed, no surprise), then sat down for a nice meal and some laughs. He made sure that we had a great time, and everything we needed. At the end of the evening, he insisted on taking care of the bill, even though we were the "home" team. I have too many (not enough?) stories from Saratoga, and I'll think of them fondly despite my sorrow. Love you Larry, you were a true friend, mentor, and mensch. We will all be thinking about you, and the hole in our hearts. RIP, my friend. Tom and Colleen
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Post by spanky on Dec 17, 2020 13:07:12 GMT -5
RIP Larry. Never met Mr. LaTour, but as everyone has pointed out, he was a great horse capperand a good friend to many. Condolences to his family. The UIC Family will miss you.
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Post by ndsc32 on Dec 17, 2020 15:39:03 GMT -5
RIP Larry. Deepest condolences to his family. He will be sadly missed by all.
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Post by soundsofsaratoga on Dec 17, 2020 17:07:27 GMT -5
My deepest condolences to Larry’s family. A great handicapper even a greater man. Big race days won’t be the same with out Larry’s picks. Rest In Peace Larry.
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Post by chazaward69 on Dec 17, 2020 17:14:00 GMT -5
RIP Larry---your insights and humor will be sorely missed. Hope the family finds comfort in knowing that he was loved and respected very much on this site.
Chaz
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Post by bobtailnag on Dec 17, 2020 19:19:58 GMT -5
One of the, or thee, best capper I've ever run into. If there's a race track in heaven, he's in the winner's circle now.
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Post by turffan on Dec 17, 2020 21:45:40 GMT -5
So very sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family. I met Larry a couple of times at Saratoga.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2020 23:15:34 GMT -5
Very saddened to hear this news. Condolences to all those who knew and loved him.
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Post by oriolegirl on Dec 17, 2020 23:36:44 GMT -5
Just saw this on Facebook! Very sad to hear. Larry was a great guy. RIP. Stdve
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Post by goldandmyrrh on Dec 18, 2020 1:25:48 GMT -5
I think Larry took great pride in personally meeting more of us than any other member. I was lucky enough to spend a day or 2 each year for awhile enjoying a day at the races at Gulfstream with Larry and Maryann. I'm saddened beyond words but I'll cherish and forever remember those days. To this day I still in my head can hear Larry screaming a runner down the stretch ending with one final SURGE. My heart goes out to Maryann and family. RIP Larry
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Post by shoes on Dec 18, 2020 11:56:09 GMT -5
Danielle, my condolences to you and to all of his family. Larry was such an important part of our home here, thank you for sharing him with us.
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Post by DoctorDisaster on Dec 18, 2020 15:46:35 GMT -5
A big smile and a firm handshake.That's my best memory.Every time and anywhere I bumped into Larry.At the Spa or OTB always in good spirits.But he did have a great competitive nature and put a lot of hard work in his handicapping.There were times I would stagger over to The Blanket to shoot the chit and see Larry dissecting the form.I would dare not interrupt his train of thought.He would tell you who he liked without hesitation.I'll miss you buddy. My heartfelt condolence to his loved ones. My father passed on a couple weeks past.One big difference was he was 97 not 67.Way too young to leave us Larry.I was thinking back then to name a race at the Spa for my father and his brother.My uncle Pat was an avid punter,my father not so much,he liked the market.Maybe we can get something going on those lines for Larry. "The Hezethebest Handicap" .Now we have to write the conditions.
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Post by tc on Dec 18, 2020 20:29:57 GMT -5
great idea, doctor D.
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Post by chris4500 on Dec 18, 2020 23:02:16 GMT -5
Long time friend of Larry - we go back 30 years. This one hits a little too close to home. I will think of him on the first Saturday in May for the rest of my life. For anyone interested, here's his obituary: www.tjpfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lawrence-Latour-2/#!/Obituary
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