RIP George Washington

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RIP George Washington

Postby Slew83 » Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:53 pm

George Washington was euthanized following an injury in the Breeders Cup Classic... RIP :( :cry: :cry:
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Postby yukidragon » Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:05 pm

RIP George Washington:(
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Postby Gerry » Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:36 pm

I feel very bad for him and his connections but I am very glad that they made the decision quickly RIP George Washington
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Postby pokeyman » Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:48 pm

RIP

However, I doubt this thread will get a lot of posts. After all, he didn't win the Kentucky Derby so who cares (said sarcastically). Didn't you know that people only care when Derby winners get hurt? :cry:
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Postby Barbaro06 » Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:50 pm

RIP George Washington....

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Postby mightyhijames » Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:18 pm

pokeyman wrote:RIP

However, I doubt this thread will get a lot of posts. After all, he didn't win the Kentucky Derby so who cares (said sarcastically). Didn't you know that people only care when Derby winners get hurt? :cry:


i care and i'm sure the people i bet with will care when they hear he broke down. we don't see much other than the race at the otb so this is breaking news to me. i was hoping we could get through the day w/o misshap.
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Postby docjocoy » Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:33 pm

pokeyman wrote:RIP

However, I doubt this thread will get a lot of posts. After all, he didn't win the Kentucky Derby so who cares (said sarcastically). Didn't you know that people only care when Derby winners get hurt? :cry:


Not sure if that is the case. Especially for George Washington, for a European horse this forum seems to have spent a lot of time discussing several of his merits or lack thereof, and with his connection to the Jacksons even more so. It is so sad when a horse breaks down, especially one that has been followed so extensively.
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Postby clh » Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:38 pm

What a sad day for the BC. Poor GW. Sounds like he was a gallant gentleman through it all though. RIP
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Postby winds » Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:07 pm

I feel for the Jackson's, they bred two extremely talented horses and now their going to be famous in the negative because they both broke down. These people breed for stamina, durablitity and soundness. It's unfortunate that both colts broke down in their prime. They were both trained by talented horsemen who don't use drugs, and they both took bad steps that led to their demise.

I feel bad for George Washington's connections.

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Postby Heidilady » Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:26 pm

Such a beautiful horse and a fine representative of Danehill gone. I feel so bad for O'Brien and his people too. They're devastated as you'd expect. I was looking forward to seeing him get a 2nd chance as a stallion. We get six of his babies. If anybody has a way of finding out the mares I'd love to know.
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Postby pfrsue » Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:55 pm

According to the jockey, GW stayed on his feet throughout and saved him from what could easily have been a terrible spill. God bless George Washington. He was really a trooper. RIP
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Postby halfbridled » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:36 pm

RIP George. :cry:
When I saw those screens my heart sank.
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Postby Mood Swings » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:39 pm

That is very sad :(
RIP George Washington.
Why does there always seem to be a tragedy during the big race days :(
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Postby Heidilady » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:05 pm

pfrsue wrote:According to the jockey, GW stayed on his feet throughout and saved him from what could easily have been a terrible spill. God bless George Washington. He was really a trooper. RIP


Heroic til the end. What a horse.
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Postby geowarrior » Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:17 pm

In Britain they called him 'Gorgeous George'. He was a magnificent horse, and his personality, talent and looks made him a great advertisement for the sport. In Britain and Ireland there will be a lot of sad people today.

I personally am sad for all the horses who break down on the track, from the lowest claimer to the greatest champion, and I only hope that George was not in pain for very long.
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