Ben's Cat

[TouchOfGrey]

Ben's Cat retired from racing at age 11

"There's a lady who comes to the Preakness every year, and she always tells me that when he is ready to retire that she'd love to have him," Leatherbury said. "I called her last night and said, 'This is the call you've been waiting for.' "

[cakes44]

Good deal all the way around.

[casp0555]

I just caught a posting on Facebook that Bens Cat was in emergency surgery for colic yesterday. The posting did not say what his condition was but that he was on the table for 4 hours. I don't know the poster but it seemed legit. Anyone hear anything about this?

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by casp0555

I just caught a posting on Facebook that Bens Cat was in emergency surgery for colic yesterday. The posting did not say what his condition was but that he was on the table for 4 hours. I don't know the poster but it seemed legit. Anyone hear anything about this?

Yes. http://www.drf.com/news/bens-cat-rec...-colic-surgery

[declansharbor]

Sadly, I believe Ben's Cat was euthanized today.

I know I viewed his last few times out as great wagering opportunities to play against him, there's no denying his overall body of work here in the Mid Atlantic was something else.

Condolences to his connections.

RIP

[saratogadew]

very sad

[casp0555]

damn, damn....very sad indeed. Rest in Peace Champ, thanks for the thrills and memories...