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Old 11-16-2009, 08:18 AM
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RIP to Bobby Frankel, one of the all-time greats in our great game.

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Old 11-16-2009, 08:20 AM
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Bobby will be missed.
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Old 11-16-2009, 08:33 AM
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Suddenly a Horse of the Year debate seems meaningless... very sad news, but I'm glad he was able to die at home. One of the greatest handlers this game has ever seen. RIP.
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Old 11-16-2009, 08:42 AM
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He was my absolute favorite trainer. The love he had for all animals just radiated from him when he spoke about them.

I only had the pleasure of speaking to him once and when I told him that Sightseek was my all-time favorite horse his face lit up and softened as he spoke about what an incredibly kind animal she is.

RIP Mr. Frankel - racing lost a true Champion of a trainer.
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Old 11-16-2009, 08:43 AM
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Very sad news. Our game has lost one of its best. RIP Mr. Frankel.
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Old 11-16-2009, 08:57 AM
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Bobby was the best - very happy to hear that he was able to be at home....
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Old 11-16-2009, 09:02 AM
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Just awful news, my condolences to his family.

RIP Bobby.
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Old 11-16-2009, 09:04 AM
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Hopefully he is at peace now that was a rough sounding last few months....God Bless.
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Old 11-16-2009, 09:08 AM
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I remember the trainer I worked for sharing a shedrow with him back in the late 80's, back when he only had maybe 20 horses. It was great to see him rise to the top like he did and acquire some great champions over the years as well as being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

R.I.P Bobby.
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:54 PM
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One of the greats of all time. RIP
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