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==Early life== |
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Bubba Cascio was born in Houston, Texas into a life of [[horse racing]]. His uncle managed Epsom Downs,<ref name=AQHA/> located on Jensen Drive in northeast Harris County, until [[Parimutuel betting|parimutuel racing]] became illegal in Texas in 1937.<ref name=Chronicle>{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com//bayoucityhistory/2009/06/a-look-back-at-epsom-downs/|title=A look back at Epsom Downs|publisher=Houston Chronicle|author=J.R. Gonzales|date=June 8, 2009|accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> His father Jake Cascio (1907 - 1988) was a highly regarded racehorse trainer throughout the Southwest.<ref name=AQHA/><ref name=DRF1>{{cite web|url=http://www.drf.com/news/stand-guy-takes-his-shot| title=Stand-up Guy Takes His Shot | publisher=Daily Racing Form | author=Jay Hovdey| date=October 25, 2004 | accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> Bubba began his life-long career in horse racing at age 10 when he [[hot walker|hot-walked]] horses for racehorse trainer Will McKown.<ref name=AQHA/> A few years later he was galloping racehorses, and by age 16 was a [[jockey]] for approximately three years during which time he outgrew the required weight limit.<ref name=DRF2>{{cite web|url=http://www.drf.com/news/lifelong-buddies-enter-hall | title=Lifelong Buddies Enter Hall | publisher=Daily Racing Form | author=Mary Rampellini | date=October 10, 2002 | accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> While still in his teens, Bubba worked for Lester Goodson's J3 Ranch in Magnolia, Texas. He said, "My dad was training race horses and I was riding ‘em."<ref name=EC>{{cite web|url=http://equinechronicleonline.com/tribute-to-a-horseman-matlock-rose/|title=Tribute to a Horseman – Matlock Rose|publisher=Equine Chronicle Online|author=Richard Albee |date=March 2008|accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> When he became too heavy to jockey, he started riding [[cutting (sport)|cutting horses]] under the tutelage of his idol [[Matlock Rose]] who, at the time, also worked for J3 Ranch training AQHA performance horses.<ref name=EC/> |
Bubba Cascio was born in Houston, Texas into a life of [[horse racing]]. His uncle managed Epsom Downs,<ref name=AQHA/> located on Jensen Drive in northeast Harris County, until [[Parimutuel betting|parimutuel racing]] became illegal in Texas in 1937.<ref name=Chronicle>{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com//bayoucityhistory/2009/06/a-look-back-at-epsom-downs/ |title=A look back at Epsom Downs |publisher=Houston Chronicle |author=J.R. Gonzales |date=June 8, 2009 |accessdate=May 27, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714183251/http://blog.chron.com//handstamp/2007/02/christina-aguilera-claims-her-pop-throne/ |archivedate=July 14, 2014 |df= }}</ref> His father Jake Cascio (1907 - 1988) was a highly regarded racehorse trainer throughout the Southwest.<ref name=AQHA/><ref name=DRF1>{{cite web|url=http://www.drf.com/news/stand-guy-takes-his-shot| title=Stand-up Guy Takes His Shot | publisher=Daily Racing Form | author=Jay Hovdey| date=October 25, 2004 | accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> Bubba began his life-long career in horse racing at age 10 when he [[hot walker|hot-walked]] horses for racehorse trainer Will McKown.<ref name=AQHA/> A few years later he was galloping racehorses, and by age 16 was a [[jockey]] for approximately three years during which time he outgrew the required weight limit.<ref name=DRF2>{{cite web|url=http://www.drf.com/news/lifelong-buddies-enter-hall | title=Lifelong Buddies Enter Hall | publisher=Daily Racing Form | author=Mary Rampellini | date=October 10, 2002 | accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> While still in his teens, Bubba worked for Lester Goodson's J3 Ranch in Magnolia, Texas. He said, "My dad was training race horses and I was riding ‘em."<ref name=EC>{{cite web|url=http://equinechronicleonline.com/tribute-to-a-horseman-matlock-rose/|title=Tribute to a Horseman – Matlock Rose|publisher=Equine Chronicle Online|author=Richard Albee |date=March 2008|accessdate=May 27, 2016}}</ref> When he became too heavy to jockey, he started riding [[cutting (sport)|cutting horses]] under the tutelage of his idol [[Matlock Rose]] who, at the time, also worked for J3 Ranch training AQHA performance horses.<ref name=EC/> |
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==Career== |
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Revision as of 01:58, 10 November 2016
| C.W. "Bubba" Cascio | |
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| Native name | Charles William Cascio |
| Occupation | Horse trainer |
| Born | 1932 Houston, TX |
| Honours | |
| Two-time winner of the All American Futurity (1968, 1970); American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame (2008) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Dash For Cash, Three Oh's, Rocket Wrangler | |
C.W. "Bubba" Cascio (born 1932) is a race horse trainer, and two-time winner of the All American Futurity, having won in 1968 with Three Oh’s, and again in 1970 with Rocket Wrangler. He also trained Dash For Cash, sired by Rocket Wrangler, and twice Champion of Champions winner also inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.[1] Bubba Cascio has been referred to as a "Texas racing legend".[2] In 2008, he was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.
Early life
Bubba Cascio was born in Houston, Texas into a life of horse racing. His uncle managed Epsom Downs,[1] located on Jensen Drive in northeast Harris County, until parimutuel racing became illegal in Texas in 1937.[3] His father Jake Cascio (1907 - 1988) was a highly regarded racehorse trainer throughout the Southwest.[1][4] Bubba began his life-long career in horse racing at age 10 when he hot-walked horses for racehorse trainer Will McKown.[1] A few years later he was galloping racehorses, and by age 16 was a jockey for approximately three years during which time he outgrew the required weight limit.[5] While still in his teens, Bubba worked for Lester Goodson's J3 Ranch in Magnolia, Texas. He said, "My dad was training race horses and I was riding ‘em."[6] When he became too heavy to jockey, he started riding cutting horses under the tutelage of his idol Matlock Rose who, at the time, also worked for J3 Ranch training AQHA performance horses.[6]
Career
Cascio credits Lester Goodson as having been a positive influence in his life and career stating that "[Goodson] believed in me, got me connections and recommended me to people.”[1] Cascio also recalled a time in 1956 when he went with Goodson to the White House to present two American Quarter Horses to President Eisenhower.[1] Cascio rode one of them in a reining pattern on the White House lawn. The horses' names were Doodle De Do and Sporty Miss.[1]
Cascio trained many winning race horses but among the most notable are the two All American Futurity winners Three Oh's and Rocket Wrangler, and twice Champion of Champions winner Dash For Cash, an American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductee.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "C.W. "Bubba" Cascio". American Quarter Horse Association. Retrieved May 21, 2016.
- ^ Leslie Deckard (October 21, 2004). "Texas Roots Run Deep for Gold Storm". Bloodhorse LLC. Retrieved May 29, 2016.
- ^ J.R. Gonzales (June 8, 2009). "A look back at Epsom Downs". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Jay Hovdey (October 25, 2004). "Stand-up Guy Takes His Shot". Daily Racing Form. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ Mary Rampellini (October 10, 2002). "Lifelong Buddies Enter Hall". Daily Racing Form. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Richard Albee (March 2008). "Tribute to a Horseman – Matlock Rose". Equine Chronicle Online. Retrieved May 27, 2016.