Truly a Judge, Utopia and Sunny Sing.....

Toussaud, grandmother to Kickin N Screamin.

Park Avenue Ball, Saint Anddan and Baghdaria....

http://drf.com/news/article/90960.html

From HP stable notes.....

I love this one. Happy retirement.

DANCING EDIE RETIRED, SOLD

Dancing Edie, a 5-year-old California-bred mare with a Grade I stakes victory and $782,535 in earnings, has been retired and sold, co-breeder and co-owner Steve Warner reported Thursday.

"She will be going to Kentucky in a few days to be bred and then go to Shadai Farm in Japan," said Warner, who breeds and races under the nom de course Fast Lane Farms.

Dancing Edie, named after Warner's mother-in-law, Edie Fischer, won four races and was second seven times in 21 starts. She highlighted her career with a victory in the Grade I John C. Mabee Handicap in 2006 at Del Mar. She was second in two other Grade I stakes - the 2006 Yellow Ribbon behind champion Wait a While and the 2007 Mabee behind Precious Kitten - and was third in the 2005 Del Mar Oaks, another Grade I.

"It will be sad to see her go," said trainer Craig Dollase, who conditioned her in her last 15 starts. Dancing Edie is by Moscow Ballet out of the Slewpy mare Duchess of Ack. J. Paul Reddam was the majority owner in a partnership. She made her last start with a sixth-place finish in the California Cup Distaff Handicap at Santa Anita on Nov. 3.

Silver Wagon and Mustanfar.....

http://www.drf.com/news/article/91074.html

... and Citronnade.....

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18837

The ripple effects from the retirements of Saint Anddan and Mustanfar could devastate an already reeling game.

Where is the yawn smiley when you need one

:D

I knew you'd be upset and I almost didn't post the Mustanfar retirement for that reason, but for the sake of updating.....

I'm not sure which is more tiresome......the announcements of retirements of non-players in the game or my absurd need to constantly joke about it.

Probably a dead heat.

Mustanfar's impending absense has spoiled my night. I always looked forward to his off the board finishes in a few marathons every year. And to think, this was the year he could have run 6th a few times for more money and on major stages.

I like to know who is still running and who isn't... that's why I update it.

My favorites are the older ones.

I can understand that not everyone wants to know or cares but I do.

Another positive about this thread is it gives you a chance to write posts such as this one..... :p

I mean, it's not as if people don't know what this thread is all about. Sure, it's not for everybody, but is there any need to slate it?

You obviously don't like it. Simple solution...... don't respond to it.

I for one enjoy reading the retirements of all the horses, both good and bad ones. Even the bad ones deserve a mention.

What is mmsc actually doing wrong?

Oh relax and stop scurrying to her unnecessary defense. I'm just having fun and she knows it.

I worry about you if you find this "fun"

C'mon, let's all get along and play nice in the sandbox kids.

You need to get laid.

I'm surprised you still remember what that is :D ;)

The elderly only lose their short term memory.

I still remember my escapades with Bea Arthur way back when.

You are so right. I really do. Only if my wife would agree!!

:eek: :eek: :eek: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but....but....

aren't you a guy?!?!

Daiwa Major.

Nice Run for his last race:D

Yeah but that little sister of his..... wow!

Here's his retirement ceremony, incase you're interested.....:)

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18932

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Charm the Giant.....

yup his little sister is a good one. Thanks for the ceremony TVG did not show it.

Trickey Trevor..... :)

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=43078

... and Sunriver.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=43065

What's up with Sunriver :confused: thought he'd have a nice campagin on the weeds this year :(

I think Sunriver might be a sleeper as a stallion. I wouldn't be at all shocked if he proved to be a useful and versatile sire.

Silmaril.....

http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/edito...e.cgi?id=10297

Fighter, champion, Horse of the Year.....

XCELLENT

FoxSportsAU.....

Xcellent forced into retirement

January 20, 2008 THE career of star New Zealand galloper Xcellent is over.

The New Zealand Derby winner and Melbourne Cup placegetter broke down following his win in the Group Three Trentham Stakes.

Xcellent was transported to the renowned veterinary clinic at Massey University in Palmerston North. But the vet report was not good, co-trainer Paul Moroney said.

“He has a severe suspensory damage in his left ankle and a couple of bone chips at the front of the fetlock,'' Moroney said.

“They have said in their opinion it is a career-ending injury. The damage is severe.

“I think we just have to face the facts that Xcellent's stellar career is over.''

The incident completed a sad two days for the Moroney stable.

On Friday, the stable's former top two and three-year-old Jokers Wild was put down in Melbourne after failing to recover from a blood infection.

Xcellent was sidelined from racing for 20 months with tendon injuries and then incurred a shoulder injury when being prepared for spring racing last year.

Moroney said Xcellent was the most talented horse with whom he had been associated.

“Without any doubt. To win at Group One level from 1400 to 2400 metres and to be placed in a Melbourne Cup at just his ninth start - he was just an absolute freak.''

AAP


His thread.....

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12426

His website.....

http://www.xcellent.co.nz/

... and his last (as in last and hopefully not final) diary entry.....



Friday, January 18, 2008
Well, folks, I'm back on the road again. Me and four of my stablemates loaded up at 1 am this morning and headed south to a place called Otaki where we are stabling overnight. It's the first time I've been away since going to Brisbane in June and I must say it's forgot how much I like a change of scenery. Chrissie tells me that I'm off to a track called Trentham tomorrow for another race, this time going more distance so I'm really looking forward to that. Chrissie says Trentham is a nice, big galloping track that will suit my style of racing. She also says that that Slick horse isn't racing this time and that the opposition are all a bit frightened of taking me on. I wish Slick was there because I've got a matter to get right with him. Oh, well, that will just have to wait. I'm feeling good and have had a coouple of gallops this week. I went to the Tauranga races last wek for a gallop between races and I embarrassed myself and Mickey a bit when I shied at a bloke standing on a fence as I was easing down and dumped Mickey on the track. He hung on to the reins and I simply stopped and let him back on but I did feel a bit of a goose when we got back to the birdcage and I know Mickey did as well but no harm done. I know Paul's happy with me at the moment and apparently Mike is coming over from Melbourne to watch me race tomorrow as he's really keen for me to go back to Melburne soon and that would be fun. We did have some sad news today, though. My good mate Jokers Wild went to horse heaven. The poor bugger got an infection in his ankle after an operation in Melbourne and the infection caused a lot of damage to his cartilage and bone. I know everyone tried hard to save him but he'd been in too much pain so he lost his battle today. He was a real, cool dude, a real flashy horse with plenty of spunk and many people liked him a lot. I'm just going to go out and win for him tomorrow, he'd like that. Hope a few of you can come along and watch tomorrow. Just look for me in the winner's stall! See you there, Stanley



Happier days.....

http://www.xcellent.co.nz/selectphoto.page?photo_id=900

http://www.xcellent.co.nz/selectphoto.page?photo_id=901

Art Trader.

Member of the Top 50 club (HK), he was unplaced in the Stewards' Cup over the weekend.

Didn't win this season but a good memory... only 3rd but a very tough field.

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/r...2007&raceno=08

He had had breathing problems like so many of them do over there.....

A long and happy life to him. :)

Molengao.....

http://www.drf.com/news/article/91756.html

Gallant Knight, HK runner originally from South Africa..... 8 years old with 68 starts... he hadn't won since 2005.

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Memorette.....

http://breeding.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=43386

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Host bowed out this weekend... will look for a link.

The loss of Gallant Knight will have a ripple effect throughout the industry that will be felt for many years to come.


On the other two....if they bred them the horse would come from so far back he would make Silky Sullivan look like a speedball.

:D

I couldn't exactly leave him out.

A hole in the heart of HK racing indeed.

Anyway, I've seen that poor horse entered every few weeks since i started following HK.

His replays, cause I know you want to watch them ALL...

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/h...p?horseno=C189

The lovely and beautiful G1 winner, Gold Edition.

http://www.racingandsports.com.au/ra...asp?NID=120124

VENGEANCE OF RAIN.

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19881

Green Girl...
http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=43485

Wonderful World.....

http://www.virtualformguide.com/cgi-...0wonderful.txt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc

..... and, that cult hero.....

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20097