Rip is the founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Old First Ward stable.  He’s also a member of 3 different sports Halls of Fame – the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame and the Hockey Hall of Fame.  Rip is passionate about what he does, passionate about horse racing and passionate about Buffalo.  That’s my kind of guy.  I think you’ll enjoy our discussion about racing and his life in sports.