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Old 07-24-2014, 03:51 PM
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Hated to hear this today. Condolences to all his connections.
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Old 07-24-2014, 04:05 PM
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I'm absolutely stunned . . . I loved this horse, followed him as closely as I could, was so looking forward to seeing him race again. I was always convinced that he had that "it" factor needed for greatness.

My most heartfelt condolences to his humans.
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Old 07-24-2014, 04:10 PM
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Peter Eurton ‏@EurtonRacing: Spoke with Janice, [exc. rider] Joe Duran's wife; he suffered fractures in his spine and ribs. Will have surgery tomorrow. Wishing him a speedy recovery..
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Old 07-24-2014, 05:36 PM
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NFW............loved that horse
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Old 07-24-2014, 05:44 PM
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very, very sad, condolences to the connections... Rest in Peace Champ

Wishing Joe a full and speedy recovery......
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Old 07-24-2014, 06:03 PM
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Terrible, terrible news. He was a beaut.
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Old 07-24-2014, 06:30 PM
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Very sad for all involved.
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