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Old 11-17-2009, 04:14 PM
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When they name a race after him,I hope it's a good one,maybe on the grass for fillies and mares,G-1
And it would only be fitting if the whole field scratched. At least for the inaugural.
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Old 11-17-2009, 07:35 PM
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I only just now heard about it. This is so sad. I was hoping somehow we'd get to see him again. Sure it's great seeing things like Zenyatta's Classic win but having Bobby back healthy this year would've been a real highlight to me and I bet we all thought we could will it into happening. My sympathies to his family. I hope Bethenny's feeling ok. This must be a terrible strain.
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:13 PM
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It was nice to meet you Bobby
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Old 11-17-2009, 10:29 PM
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What a photo

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Old 11-18-2009, 12:57 AM
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Here is a great picture of Bobby and Ginger Punch:

http://drf.com/images/Frankel_111809.pdf

By the way, some of those statistics are incredible.
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Old 11-18-2009, 01:41 AM
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Here is a great picture of Bobby and Ginger Punch:

http://drf.com/images/Frankel_111809.pdf

By the way, some of those statistics are incredible.
I've been reading his history these last couple days for obvious reasons but am stunned by how a guy goes from the grandstand to the inner world of the backstretch with what appears to be nothing but his own will. How does that happen in this game? Amazing stuff....
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Old 11-18-2009, 03:30 PM
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I was sad to hear that Bobby Frankel fought leukemia and passed away because of the disease. I've seen a close friend who passed away from the same illness and he was 24.

Frankel came across as a curmudgeon. However when you look at how his hired help were loyal to him and worked for him for years makes me realize he was a pretty good man. I think the tributes by fellow horsemen, jockeys, and racing writers validates that he was a good guy.

RIP Mr. Frankel
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