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Old 10-08-2007, 07:24 PM
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Nothing much else to say. He and Slew were the first two I loved in this game
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:30 PM
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:30 PM
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Did this just happen? I saw it on another site just now.....Big fella lived a long prosperous life......He was one of the few that could be considered game changers....RIP
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:32 PM
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He was great on and off the track. Truly a gift from God to our sport. RIP great one.
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:38 PM
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For once, the "he had done enough" line is no joke.
He is simply one of the all-time greats.
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:41 PM
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:48 PM
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The original "gutsy gelding".....he proved, you get better with age!

R.I.P. "J.H."
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:49 PM
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What an amazing horse he was, saw the video of one of his Million wins just a few weeks ago.

RIP.

And well done to everyone who had anything to do with him after he retired, looks like he was really well looked after and had a happy life. Great stuff.
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Old 10-08-2007, 07:33 PM
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he was put down at sunset RIP john john
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Old 10-09-2007, 06:37 AM
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Default A True Legend Passes
Didn't see the other thread
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