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Old 10-03-2006, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
He was a really good horse who was able to compete at the highest level both sprinting and going a route. Definition of classy racehorse. Today he would be transfered to Pletcher in a business decision and be retired after 10 starts.
Priceless... Post of the month...

Of course those 10 starts:

a smashing juvenile maiden win,
a victory in an early juvy graded stake,
an 'explainable' loss in the BC Juvy,
a delayed three year old debut win in an N1x,
a win in the Sam Davis,
a win in the Lanes End,
a 'maddening' 2nd in the Derby to an obvious superhorse from an obscure trainer,
a teasingly good Jim Dandy 2nd after an injury layup,
a 'bad trip' 3rd in the Travers,
a career finale JCGC 4th where he comes out with an injury that would keep him sidelined at least 8 months... (best to go to the shed...)
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