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10-08-2007, 11:08 PM
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i've started several times to type something, but nothing seems to come up to the task of describing the greatness of this horse, or the lasting legacy he gave us. altho there will be no colts or fillies to carry on in his name, he will never be forgotten. you don't always leave your mark in the shed, there are plenty around to give us the future of racing. but who can live up to the past? he was one of the really good ones, reminding us of what great really was, in a time when that moniker seems tossed around so easily. he will be greatly missed, but he will not be forgotten. i always enjoyed the character known as john, but he was only made known to us because of the racehorse known as john henry, a champion. may he rest in peace.
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10-08-2007, 11:20 PM
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RIP old man. You had one heck of a run.
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10-09-2007, 12:56 AM
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RIP fighter, you were a champ.
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10-09-2007, 12:56 AM
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R.I.P. Big Guy. Although I was still an itch in my dad's pants and wasnt able to witness you when you did your thing, your legacy will live on forever. The stories of your moxy will be second to none.
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10-09-2007, 06:50 AM
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we got to meet john henry 2 yrs ago at the horse park. the park wasn't real busy and he was last that day in the walk of champions show. we got to hang-out, pet, walk and take pictures with john until he'd had enough. instantly became mrs d favorite horse. he was a VERY neat old guy! take all walks you want, wherever you want. you really have done enough!
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10-09-2007, 08:48 AM
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John was a 3 yo and just coming into his own when I first saw him at Belmont in '78. Saw him on quite a few occassions including his great JCGC and Turf Classic wins. I became interested in racing that summer of '78. The one link for me to horse racing over the last 29 years has been John Henry. There really is an empty feeling today. I did make it to the KHP in '02 and had my picture taken with him.
RIP you nasty little cur. We will all miss you.
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10-09-2007, 01:32 PM
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10-09-2007, 02:59 PM
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The incomparable Steve Haskin's coda on the old man...
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41236
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