Horse Tracks: Hillman ready to step up and become starter

Trying something new....no more hard alcohol for me just wine

— Ronnie Hillman (@MrHillman2U) March 31, 2014

PSYCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right folks, instead of that Gin and Juice, Ronnie is going to look to wine as his go to libation. Let's just say that with Knowshon out of town, perhaps Hillman is first in line to get the most mileage out of "SAUCED."

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