Have you ever thought about.....

[Gander]

I saw a horse break down at Saratoga about 6 summers ago, named
Best Friend Stro. He had a very clear lead in midstretch when the accident occured. It was horrific to watch and equally appalling to see people who bet the horse that eventually won the race jump up and down and cheer when Best Friend Stro broke down. One moron (who I got in a "slight" altercation with after the race) even had the audacity to laugh about it and say he could care less, so long as his horse had won. He did after all have $10 to win on it. Okay it was more than a slight altercation, he was white trash and you all know what needs to happen to trash.

After Swale died I stayed away for several months; I was heartbroken. This year has tested us mightily.

[Gander]

Best Friend Stro was put down immediately after the race on the track and to this day I will never forget the light blue curtain that they put up to hide the euthanization. It was very sad for anybody who cares more about the animals than the betting.