CONFIRMED: LITF Gone..

[Seattleallstar]

what a racehorse he ran 1:08 having cancer, a truly amazing animal

[Rupert Pupkin]

He was a very special horse. He will be missed.

[Nostradamus]

I really liked him. A friend told me he met the owner and he was this crazy but funny guy. Hopefully he gets another. I remember when people wanted him to run in the derby and he did what was right for the horse. Too bad Keyed Entry and Sinister Minister didn't have his owner/trainer.

[pdrift1]

rest in peace. you were a true warrior on the track. you will be rembered by each and everyone of us at DT and will not be forgoten for we will still talk and remember you and of how nice of a horse you really were. GB

[DerbyCat]

I am very sad right now... Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Fields are my home tracks and I have watched Fog work and run races... I have never seen a horse run so smoothly and look like he was "on cruise control" when he was running 5f in:58... I remeber one race day at GGF when they had Fog work in between races - people stopped what they were doing - as if the national anthem was playing - and watched in awe as Russell sat on his back for a little 5f work... I remember the gasp that came from the crowd when they anounced his time - Lost in the Fog was our rock star in Northern California and we appreciated him.

I'm wearing my Lost in the Fog hat from GGF and my Lost in the Fog t-shirt from BM right now and I'm not sure when I'm going to take them off.

I miss the Fog.

[westcoastinvader]

from the Golden Gate Fields site.....


CHAMPION LOST IN THE FOG EUTHANIZED

Champion sprinter Lost in the Fog, stricken with inoperable cancerous tumors, was euthanized Sunday evening at Golden Gate Fields with trainer Greg Gilchrist and veterinarian Dr. Donald Smith at his side.

“He was happy and content right up to the end,” said Gilchrist. “He went quietly and easily.”

Gilchrist said Lost in the Fog went into distress after his afternoon grazing time. The trainer let Lost in the Fog graze on some grass outside his barn twice daily, in the morning and afternoon.

“Immediately after he went back in his stall he started showing signs of discomfort,” said Gilchrist. “He just kind of went downhill real quick. He was fine just 30 minutes before.”

Lost in the Fog was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the University of California-Davis on Aug. 18. The 4-year-old colt had three cancerous tumors – one in his spleen,
one in a ligament that suspends the spleen, and one very large tumor along the roof of his back.

Gilchrist brought Lost in the Fog back to Golden Gate Fields following the diagnosis and first treated his stable star with steroids in hopes of shrinking the tumors. When tests revealed the steroids were not reducing the tumors, Gilchrist and owner Harry J. Aleo elected to try chemotherapy. Lost in the Fog had his first and only chemotherapy treatment on Sept. 7.

“We did all we could and it didn’t help,” said Gilchrist. “The cancer was just too far advanced and we couldn’t get it turned around. He was comfortable all the time he was home. He was very alert and happy most of the time. I don’t know how much more we could have done. He just lost the battle this time.”

Gilchrist said it was tough to say goodbye to Lost in the Fog.

“It was very emotional,” said Gilchrist. “I probably won’t ever get over it. I always said when it got too bad, Lost in the Fog would let me know. I think he did yesterday (Sunday). If he was a person, he would have said, ‘It’s time.’ That’s life and we have to deal with it. People come and go. I’ll just see him on the other side.”

Gilchrist said Lost in the Fog will be cremated and it’s likely his ashes will go to Southern Chase Farm in Florida, where he was raised.

Lost in the Fog won 11 of his 14 career starts and earned $978,099. The Florida-bred son of Lost Soldier won 10 stakes, including six graded events. Lost in the Fog was named the nation’s champion sprinter of 2005 after winning eight stakes that year, including the Grade I King’s Bishop at Saratoga.

When asked how he would like fans to remember Lost in the Fog, Gilchrist replied, “Just remember him for the great warrior and champion he was.”

Golden Gate Fields is planning to honor Lost in the Fog on Saturday, Sept. 30.

[westcoastinvader]

I thought about Lost in the Fog Saturday when I was at the OTB.

I looked at the program for a Golden Gate Fields race.

Six Furlongs On The Dirt.

Track Record: (Lost in the Fog- 1:07.32 - May 14, 2005)



You can see it again in Wednesday's program.

[Buffymommy]

RIP boy. You will be missed.

[pmayjr]

R.I.P.- I give as much respect to the gutty gamers as much as the Champs. But he was both. He will be missed.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

May your spirit dash around the green God-given pastures of heaven pain free Fog. Truly a champion, truly missed. RIP.

My heart and prayers go out to all the connections and fans who truly loved this horse. This one's death was the worst for me. I am heart-broken.

[on a suuny day]

So very sad, my heart goes out to all the conection of this truly brave horse.
Especially to Greg Gilchrist who had a great love him.

Rest In Peace Big Boy

[sham]

I started this season with eager anticipation to see two superstars perform...Barbaro and Lost in the Fog. It has not been a good season. In light of what we now know, Fog's win at Churchill this year may be the gutsiest performance any of us ever saw.

a less than good day suddenly goes straight to hell. not the news i was expecting to see...not yet at least. was hoping they had bought him some time at least.

he was a wonderful horse, a rarity who put together a winning streak that not many can boast of. i really enjoyed watching him run, and will miss seeing him on the track....

my thoughts, my sympathy to mr aleo, mr gilchrist, russell baze, and all those who were with this horse from day one til the end.

[ateamstupid]

I don't care what anyone says, he was the fastest sprinter I've ever seen (mind you I'm young).. RIP Fogster.

[31lengths]

Thank you LITF.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by 31lengths

Thank you LITF.

I bet you are feeling this news now too. Thanks for sharing all of those lovely pictures of him to us earlier in the year. I really appreciated that.

Thanks for the U-tube Kentucky. Man I really liked this horse. Thanks to Heather Neuman, whoever she is for putting that together.

damn

i am a baby.

[westcoastinvader]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt__8...elated&search=

Another very nicely done from youtube.com.

I am very pleasantly surprised to see all these "softies" out here who can love and respect these great animals.

This six minute tribute includes the entire running of The King's Bishop, set to music.

I recommend to stay tuned until the video concludes.

[berreman150]

Just logged on to catch up on the weekend and read this . Was hoping the teatments would work and he could have been around many more years, very sad. hoping its the last of the bad news . Seems like every week we lose another getting where I cross my fingers before checking on whats happening in the horse world . Praying for all involved , also hoping rest of the year is all good news.

[GPK]

RIP big fella...you were a joy and pleasure to watch do what you did best. Thanks for the thrills.