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Old 02-10-2017, 09:16 AM
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Default Royal Delta has died...
...due to foaling complications. Her Galileo filly survives.

So very sad.

Champion Royal Delta Dies At Age Nine From Foaling Complications
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Old 02-10-2017, 09:26 AM
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Sad to hear this. She was brilliant and a joy to watch.
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Old 02-10-2017, 09:35 AM
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Very sad news. RIP sweet girl.
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Old 02-10-2017, 10:15 AM
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a very sad day RIP
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Old 02-10-2017, 10:21 AM
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One of my favorites......RIP







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Old 02-10-2017, 10:30 AM
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Old 02-10-2017, 12:27 PM
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this is so sad...Rest in Peace Sweet Girl, great champion.
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Old 02-10-2017, 12:39 PM
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Had thought back about her bringing happiness every time I saw tha Royal Delta 2.0 thread. What a tragedy.
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Old 02-10-2017, 02:58 PM
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Default Tragic...
One of gamest ever. Thanks for the pics, they are great. RIP Champion
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Old 02-10-2017, 04:04 PM
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very special filly, one of the one's
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Old 02-10-2017, 06:42 PM
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Ugh this sucks..she was a beast
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Old 02-11-2017, 10:50 AM
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...due to foaling complications. Her Galileo filly survives.

So very sad.

Champion Royal Delta Dies At Age Nine From Foaling Complications
maybe they should name the filly.............Her Gal
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Old 02-12-2017, 07:40 AM
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maybe they should name the filly.............Her Gal

How about....Delta's Royal Gal
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Old 02-13-2017, 10:53 PM
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Very sad news...condolences to the connections.
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