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Tom Lipar with family and friends in the winner’s circle after Flying Cowboy 123 won the $1,014,657 Texas Classic Futurity-G1 at Lone Star Park on Nov. 18, 2018.
Q: If you could vacation anywhere on the planet, where would it be and what would you do there?
A: Italy is our favorite. We relax and see all there is to see. Beautiful country.
Q: What is your favorite thing about living where you live?
A: I love our little farm. We are secluded, but 15 minutes from everything: restaurants, malls, shopping, etc.
Q: Do you have a favorite quote and, if so, what is it?
A: “What you can believe and conceive, you will achieve.”
Q: What drink would your friends describe you as, and why?
A: Water. I don’t drink alcohol. Plus, I’m very transparent. I will tell you like it is.
Q: What’s one thing you don’t like about Quarter Horse racing?
A: We run the big races when they are two years old. I think we should pay the big money for three year olds.
Q: What’s one thing you like about Quarter Horse racing?
A: I just like racing in general. I had a race team in snowmobiles in the 70s and we did pretty good. Even though I was in Texas, we did that from 2008 to 2013. In drag racing, we won two NHRA world championships doing that, both in the quarter mile and
the eighth mile. I guess I’m good at putting bright people together and getting good
results from the team effort.
Janet VanBebber presenting Tom Lipar with the award for his 2018 Champion 2 Year Old Colt Flying Cowboy 123
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