2016 BREEDERS CUP WEEK stuff, questions . . . here and there!!!

[Plenilune]

Originally Posted by DonGuido

Thanks JB for validating my meaningless, emotional response. Two wonderful mares and I heard that right now anyway both Behold and Stellar Wind will go on racing next year. All that said, Songbird should be known as arguably the best 3YO mare ever.

BEHOLDER IS GREAT, but so is Songbird. Beholder said "Not yet, little one, not this year. Next year you can be the Queen."

Beholder is retiring to make babies in 2017. Stellar Wind, well, there seems to be confusing posts as to whether she will be in the Keeneland sale or race next year. Songbird...may she continue to improve and beat up on some boys next year!

[Plenilune]

I just have to say that my daughter and I play in a Fantasy Stable League and we have had Beholder since she was two years old. I always have to laugh because IRL she was sold for $180,000 at the sales but when we bid on her in the auction she cost us $520.000.

I LOVE Beholder so much. I could just picture Richard Mandella's face when the post positions were selected for today's race. Like, "Ok, we got this one!" I have been so tense most of the day. I was practically hyperventilating during the race. And I literally SOBBED like a baby when it was official. I'm going to miss my beautiful Beholder while I am so greatful she raced for many years, winning and staying sound.

LOL, my daughter just said the next big horse we look for must finish 4th in her/his first race. Secretariat was 4th, American Phaorah was 4th, and so was Beholder! Who knows?