Angels 2017-In Memorium

Rileyoriley · #1 03-05-2017, 11:04 AM

Giant Oak,11, euthanized. Complications from a neurological condition

Huracan Americo, euthanized after breaking down yesterday in the FOY stakes.

OldDog · #2 03-07-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rileyoriley

Giant Oak,11, euthanized. Complications from a neurological condition

At 11 . . . sad. I got to see him a few times at Churchill. Always thought he was an honest horse.

Rileyoriley · #3 03-13-2017, 06:48 PM

Danehill Dancer, 24, euthanized due to age

OldDog · #4 04-10-2017, 10:57 AM

5YO Langtanz (son of Langfuhr) yesterday in the 5th at Keeneland

RIP

OldDog · #5 04-24-2017, 10:59 AM

Reach the World

RIP

OldDog · #6 04-28-2017, 04:01 PM

Duke Ora (Lord Avie - Queen Ora, Majestic Light) Bred in Kentucky by Elmendorf Farm, Lifetime: 81-16-14-19, career earnings: $173, 626.

Swan's Way (Smile - Bright Swan, Quack) Bred by Paul Mellon, Lifetime: 81-8-16-15, career earnings: $64,715.

at Old Friends. 23 and 28 years old, respectively, they raced through ages 12 and 15.

Thank you, Michael.

RIP

OldDog · #7 05-16-2017, 07:57 PM

20 YO Judge's Case at Old Friends:

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Bred in Florida by J. C. and Phyllis Dudley, Judge's Case (Montbrook - Extra Case, by Upper Case) earned $707,618 in his racing career, and he earned it the hard way. In 104 starts the game gelding hit the board 62 times, 16 of them were wins. His claim to fame came at the age of six when he came third to Horse of the Year Mineshaft in the 2003 Pimlico Special (GR1). He also placed in the Fort Marcy Handicap (GR3) at Aqueduct. Judge raced until he was 11, retiring in May of 2008. He made an attempt at a second career as a show jumper, and showed great promise, but a torn suspensory ligament ended his re-training.

(Laura Battles)

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While he had many trainers and several owners throughout his career, he was most recently owned by partners Daniel Zamborsky, Jason Phillips, and owner-trainers Tom and Lisa Schell, who visited him often at Old Friends and helped to provide for him over the years.

"While saddened by the news, my heart is full of joy with the memories of the last 10 years," said co-owner Zamborsky. "I can never thank Old Friends and [Old Friends founder] Michael Blowen enough for everything they did for Judge. While he was lucky to have found Old Friends, I feel we were the fortunate ones. Making the trips to visit him, going to the track, and taking evening rides around the farm with Michael are memories I will always treasure.

RIP