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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
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.
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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.