Ben's Cat

[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...

[freddymo]

Tough cool horse. To all those that think racing a horse is cruel because they want to eat grass and do nothing all day go buy a dog, racehorses love to race at any level. If they are sound and still enjoying their job dont cry out its time to retire because they are 3 jumps slower.

[skyfire]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Tough cool horse. To all those that think racing a horse is cruel because they want to eat grass and do nothing all day go buy a dog, racehorses love to race at any level. If they are sound and still enjoying their job dont cry out its time to retire because they are 3 jumps slower.

He was, truly, all racehorse.

[jnunan4759]

Just awful news.