Simmard bows out
 

The always-underappreciated, constantly-overshadowed, rarely discussed Simmard, one of those horses who seems like he's been around the entire time I've followed the sport, is sadly retired due to injury.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...immard-retired

His wins this year...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1TH0M-PpLU&feature=plcp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=YOdmDeF3RFg