tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post5150515369996272441..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: Long Walks and Tough BeatsAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-82484651914370992052008-02-14T02:21:00.000-05:002008-02-14T02:21:00.000-05:00My grandfather was Sig Sommer. He did die at Aqued...My grandfather was Sig Sommer. He did die at Aqueduct in 1979 from a heart attack. He was the biggest money winner in 1971 and 1972. There were over 170 horses in his stable at one point, a record that was only recently surpassed. He owned Autobiography, Sham, Ring of Light, Turn and Count- and many others. Any stories would be much appreciated, as I am trying to put together a little biography about him... Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-15904245181349154112007-07-09T22:03:00.000-04:002007-07-09T22:03:00.000-04:00Autobiography......ah what a horse. Anyone recall ...Autobiography......ah what a horse. Anyone recall the 1972 Woodward when he was fouled by Summer Guest whose stablemate Key to the Mint won the race? Autobiography was moved up to 2nd but the winner allowed to stand, whuch, at the time had not been the accepted practice. I was in the clubhouse and Sig made quite a scene. Blueblood owners won out that day.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Bnak CheckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-28173271029418572362007-07-09T21:44:00.000-04:002007-07-09T21:44:00.000-04:00John - You are correct, sir. When I first broke ...John - You are correct, sir. When I first broke into the thoroughbred side of things, the Sigmund Sommer/Frankie Martin team dominated the claiming game in New York. And as you mentioned, they had some nice ones too. And Mr. Sommer did pass away as you said. I agree that Aqueduct would not be what I have in mind for my ultimate demise.Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-3126170286267466722007-07-09T17:13:00.000-04:002007-07-09T17:13:00.000-04:00I remember Turn and Count. I think he was owned b...I remember Turn and Count. I think he was owned by Sigmund Sommer. Do you remember Sigmund and Viola Sommer? I think Sigmund had a heart attack at the track (Aqueduct) and died there. That's the way I want to go, dropping dead, preferably not at Aqueduct, with a winning exacta ticket clinched in my hand. The Sommers had a lot of good ones like Sham. Autobiography, Hitchcock and a little horse that loved to run long distances called Paraje.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874325506841146077noreply@blogger.com