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10-08-2007, 10:08 PM
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i've started several times to type something, but nothing seems to come up to the task of describing the greatness of this horse, or the lasting legacy he gave us. altho there will be no colts or fillies to carry on in his name, he will never be forgotten. you don't always leave your mark in the shed, there are plenty around to give us the future of racing. but who can live up to the past? he was one of the really good ones, reminding us of what great really was, in a time when that moniker seems tossed around so easily. he will be greatly missed, but he will not be forgotten. i always enjoyed the character known as john, but he was only made known to us because of the racehorse known as john henry, a champion. may he rest in peace.
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10-08-2007, 10:20 PM
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RIP old man. You had one heck of a run.
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10-08-2007, 11:56 PM
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RIP fighter, you were a champ.
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10-08-2007, 11:56 PM
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R.I.P. Big Guy. Although I was still an itch in my dad's pants and wasnt able to witness you when you did your thing, your legacy will live on forever. The stories of your moxy will be second to none.
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10-09-2007, 05:50 AM
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we got to meet john henry 2 yrs ago at the horse park. the park wasn't real busy and he was last that day in the walk of champions show. we got to hang-out, pet, walk and take pictures with john until he'd had enough. instantly became mrs d favorite horse. he was a VERY neat old guy! take all walks you want, wherever you want. you really have done enough!
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10-09-2007, 06:37 AM
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A True Legend Passes
Didn't see the other thread
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10-09-2007, 07:48 AM
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John was a 3 yo and just coming into his own when I first saw him at Belmont in '78. Saw him on quite a few occassions including his great JCGC and Turf Classic wins. I became interested in racing that summer of '78. The one link for me to horse racing over the last 29 years has been John Henry. There really is an empty feeling today. I did make it to the KHP in '02 and had my picture taken with him.
RIP you nasty little cur. We will all miss you.
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10-09-2007, 08:18 AM
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RIP John Henry.
I actually had tears while I was reading the article this morning. He was the first ever and probably the best ever "gusty gelding". May he kick all their butts up in heaven...
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10-09-2007, 08:34 AM
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A superb horse and possibly the most well known American horse as far as European racegoers are concerned because before the creation of the Arlington Million-i don't believe any American racing was ever shown here-and all the Millons he competed in were shown live on network TV here.
I'm glad I got to see him one last time just before the Breeders' Cup
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10-09-2007, 08:49 AM
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Good night to a truly great horse. RIP
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10-09-2007, 10:44 AM
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I've met a President (Reagan), I've met a Senator (Dole), I've met a Governor (Ehrlich), and I've met a Champion (Earnhardt). None compare with the feeling I got when I met John Henry a year ago at the KHP. There was truly something majestic about seeing him and being in his presence that I didn't feel when I met those other guys.......
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10-09-2007, 12:32 PM
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10-09-2007, 01:59 PM
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The incomparable Steve Haskin's coda on the old man...
http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=41236
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10-09-2007, 08:48 PM
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I only......
Have seen footage of John Henry, I was young when he was in his prime. What I have seen, and from all that I have read and heard he was incredible! A legend in the history of racing, and for that matter in the history of sports. He will be missed.
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10-09-2007, 10:10 PM
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Link to equidaily.com's coverage. Watch the first edition of the Arlington Millions (and a dozen more of the old man's races). Unbelievable!
http://www.equidaily.com/
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10-09-2007, 10:35 PM
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Haskins wrote "Against All Odds" should be on John's statue. He had no Northern Dancer, Raise A native, Native Dancer or Bold Ruler. He had no Nearco or Nasrullah either. An inspiration for all fans of the game from bettors to breeders.
And I notice he won the JCGC when it was 12F. Last edited by sumitas : 10-09-2007 at 11:05 PM.
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