RIP John
 

Nothing much else to say. He and Slew were the first two I loved in this game

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...s170803D98.DTL

RIP

Did this just happen? I saw it on another site just now.....Big fella lived a long prosperous life......He was one of the few that could be considered game changers....RIP

He was great on and off the track. Truly a gift from God to our sport. RIP great one.

he was put down at sunset:( RIP john john

For once, the "he had done enough" line is no joke.
He is simply one of the all-time greats.

The original "gutsy gelding".....he proved, you get better with age!

R.I.P. "J.H."

What an amazing horse he was, saw the video of one of his Million wins just a few weeks ago.

RIP. :(

And well done to everyone who had anything to do with him after he retired, looks like he was really well looked after and had a happy life. Great stuff.

he was spoiled and pampered to the end-he left us very happy

Godspeed John...

I was lucky enough to grow up in an area where horseracing was popular and during a time when I was able to see and appreciate horses like Seattle Slew, Affirmed, The Bid and John Henry. I wrongly assumed that horses like this would come along quite often. Though I understood that these horses were great at the time, it's not until times like this when you really gain a new perspective and then feel sad not just that old John has passed but that another one like him isn't coming.

The words "great' and "legend" can be tossed around at times but he defined these words.

His graced this earth and left us each with special memories... we will never forget.

Goodnight, John Henry. You leave us with holes in our hearts but with weak smiles as well as your personality was so strong...

We loved you, the world loved you, there will never be another like you.

Run in peace.

He was all Race Horse..

Thanks John!

I had a feeling this was coming. I know he's had health concerns he's been living with but it felt like at 32 the nine lives of John Henry had run out. I was hoping for another chance to come see him but at least I got to come visit 10+ years ago and see him, Forego, and Bold Forbes for which I consider my self lucky. RIP big guy. You get to go on all the walks you want now, wherever you want to take them, and nobody can say different.

i now have no reason to celebrate my birthday..rip

So sad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xzr_GBa8qk

RIP John :( We went to see him two weeks ago because I had a feeling this was coming. I teared up pretty good after hearing about his trips around the Horse Park, getting in line for the breed parade because he liked the applause... one of the smartest horses that ever lived. A true legend and the first great horse I ever saw in my lifetime.

My first couple of experiences (that stand out) were the first few Millions at Arlington and after seeing the Bid/John Henry and watching Secretariat, Seattle Slew, etc on TV, then seeing the likes of Cigar and Unbridled run at the 'new' Arlington it doesn't compare and I realize we were spoiled during that era. But then again my Grandpa would talk about War Admiral, Whirlaway and Citation. Aren't we due?????? Hope so.

Very, very sad day for racing. RIP John Henry...