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Old 09-26-2010, 12:35 PM
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Just saw this. Really terrible and just another reminder how scary the sport can be. RIP Mark.
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Old 09-26-2010, 02:06 PM
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RIP.
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Old 09-26-2010, 03:25 PM
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Another one.




Stop it with the stupid RIPs!
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Old 09-26-2010, 07:53 PM
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Another one.




Stop it with the stupid RIPs!
Snide...nevermind.
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:21 AM
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The pilots are probably more at risk than the horses they ride every minute they are on duty.

Condolances to the family and all who knew Mark Villa.
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:48 PM
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"The fund is being coordinated through the Ruidoso Downs Race Track chaplaincy. Checks should be made out to "Race Track Chapel" and sent to the Ruidoso Downs Race Track Chapel, P.O. Box 449, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico 88346. Please specify "Mark Villa family" in the memo line on the check."

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...e-jockey-villa

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Old 10-03-2010, 10:12 PM
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http://www.drf.com/news/some-good-byes-impossible-say
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