Horse of the Day: George Washington

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I didn't have a problem with his coming out of retirement. I've defended individuals, groups, Godolphin... anyone has the right to do what they wish with their horses.

What scared me was the track... he'd run on dirt once but he'd never run in the slop and the track was, well I don't have to tell you what it looked like that day.

Horatio Nelson... before the race, Kieren Fallon had been concerned to put it mildly. Horatio didn't feel right. After a vet check AOB tragically gave the go-ahead and we know how that turned out.

I know it can be a brutal game and like I said I am being unfair, but i'm being honest at the same time. Just my opinion...

This photograph... there are layers to it. Every time I look at it something else stands out to me.

The rainsoaked frame, the plastic over the goggles, the expression of the gentleman who is looking directly at the camers (apostle? executioner?), the otherworldly, ethereal look in George's eyes... there's no joy in this picture. It's perfection is in it's composition and its lack of joy makes it even more powerful.

Poor George.

very well put...