Mending Fences

[Antitrust32]

That is so sad. Must have taken a bad step? I had Einstien singled in my pick 3 and 4 but I just cannot feel bad about losing a couple bucks after seeing that. Poor Mending Fences, more bad publicity for this sport of kings.

[Pedigree Ann]

Apparently, Castro rolled under the rail before the other horses got to him. Good thing, too. Cosmonaut nearly stopped dead, Einstein unshifts Alborado. The Storm Cat curse strikes again.

[tycharles01]

Just said they euthanized him


I think they showed it because no one actually saw it the first time

[pmayjr]

R.i.p.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by tycharles01

Just said they euthanized him


I think they showed it because no one actually saw it the first time

dammit....

RIP

[Pedigree Ann]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

That is so sad. Must have taken a bad step? I had Einstien singled in my pick 3 and 4 but I just cannot feel bad about losing a couple bucks after seeing that. .

Yeah, I had Cosmonaut in my Pick 4 (singled Chelokee, of course); he checked severely and still ran second by barely a length. Moral victory, worth nothing at the window.

Not the worst breakdown I've ever seen - that's tied between the San Luis Obispo on President's Day, 1973, when Tuqui and Autobiography both broke down, independently, and the 1982 Marlboro Cup, when Timely Writer went down and took out half the field.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

Yeah, I had Cosmonaut in my Pick 4 (singled Chelokee, of course); he checked severely and still ran second by barely a length. Moral victory, worth nothing at the window.

Not the worst breakdown I've ever seen - that's tied between the San Luis Obispo on President's Day, 1973, when Tuqui and Autobiography both broke down, independently, and the 1982 Marlboro Cup, when Timely Writer went down and took out half the field.

worst i've seen are during those steeplechase races at the Spa. First race of the season a couple years ago, I dont remember exactly but I think 9 started and 2 or 3 finished. Amazingly I think all (or almost all) of the horses were ok, but they were all just laying there.

[Cajungator26]

RIP Mending Fences.

God, this is horrible.

[Charismatic1]

I was stunned NBC showed it!!! That's the last thing I'd think they'd want to show on the one year anniversary.

I hit the Pick 4, but I didn't realize until they showed the results that I was still alive. Seeing these rare tragedies really puts a pit in my stomach and I lose track of all else occurring. It's fortunate it didn't hurt anyone else with him falling in front of the field. It initially looked as though a chain reaction disaster would take place, but only Albarado had to bail.

Lastly, those jocks continue to amaze with their physical and mental toughness.

[sumitas]

i feel the sadness...somehow as great as the Preakness was, we've failed...

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

how about pin head stiffing the chalk with a sack less ride..and eddie is ok..the sad news is mending will be put down me thinks

yeah, robby just bailed. He should never be a steeplechase jockey. Einstein never had a chance though once Mending Fences went down. He had to jump the fallen horse and there is no way IMO that he would have got back into the race.

[ArlJim78]

yeah, I guess he should have jumped over the fallen horse, held on, and made a big run for the wire. makes a lot of sense.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

yeah, I guess he should have jumped over the fallen horse, held on, and made a big run for the wire. makes a lot of sense.

the 3 did

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

the 3 did

your comment imo is total BS.
sorry that's how i feel.

the nine bucked him OFF!!
the rider on the three was lucky to stay on.

you lost. so did I.
get over it. life goes on

no one stiffed anyone!