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Originally Posted by Bababooyee
In many ways, I kinda wish I could forget it. Then, similar to what brian said, I recall the fight in this horse. He never won a race...probably never broke a 40 Beyer. Broken, he fought and struggled to get back up. Refused the chains pulling him into the ambulance. And even the last volitional act of his life was just...so defiant. It seemed the epitome of Dylan Thomas' "Do not go gentle..." In some weird way, and while still much more bitter than sweet, I kinda feel blessed to have witnessed that courage and fight firsthand.
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So many of us have memorable horses who we loved who had never done anything remarkable. I think that is a great comment on the love some people have for this game. A horse who is 2 for 13 and has bankrolled a measly 10K for winning his two races can leave the same effect as an undefeated Derby winner breaking down in his next race. It really is about the horses, and that fans can find a reason to fall in love with a measly 3200N3L claimer speaks volumes about our game and the fans.