Individuals.... people, horses, whatever, shouldn't be neatly compartmentalized and assigned little names and titles. It's not all black and white.
Whether or not she was a great horse is a matter of opinion, but.....
But.....
Does it really matter?
If someone, anyone, feels the need to express their heartbreak why must others take it upon themselves to worsen their spirits? This is what i don't understand.
I've encountered this kind of attitude too..... it's something i don't get.
Alexander Tango was only three. She had won her first race, beating a field of 12, and went on to beat some very nice horses home including Trinity College, Championship Point, and of course the girls of the Garden City.
Her shocking and tragic death has left many people shaken. Why on earth do some feel a need to comment or correct someone who is obviously upset?
Run in peace, Alexander. Great is only a word that doesn't really matter. Some of us will remember you and are thankful we had the chance to witness your short time on this earth.
I'm sorry for her connections and her fans, and for you No Chance cause i know how much you liked her.
About a month ago i was thinking of Hendrix, seeing him in my mind all alone while (what seemed like) thousands converged on Rock Hard Ten, remembering a day from a couple of years ago.
I smiled. I finally thought of him and instead of bursting into tears i smiled.
He was so good. Calm, collected, the noise and crowds and chaos didn't phase him at all. He had a curious expression and that face... just remembering that face..... God I loved that horse.
She deserves to be remembered with a smile too. I hope you get to that point soon, No Chance.
It's been a hard couple of weeks with George leaving us and now this.....
Rest in peace.
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