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Started 1/10/12 by Derby132; 566893 views.

Msg 3826 of 3909 to gerchgogerchgo

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From: Flurry84

Jan-24

What an amazing Blue Hen Mare Leslie's Lady was. Very grateful that she left us on her own terms and in retirement. Rest well beautiful one and thank you for your tremendous legacy to racing.

Msg 3827 of 3909 to gerchgogerchgo

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From: cigarello

Jan-24

Thank goodness she died peacefully- condolences to all who loved and cared for her. She gave us so much----rest in peace

Msg 3828 of 3909 to Amy (1pony)1pony

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From: gerchgo

Jan-24

Okay, wasn’t aware it was that long ago

Msg 3829 of 3909 to gerchgogerchgo

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From: Amy (1pony)

Jan-24

The article stated Oct 1. Probably colic .

Msg 3830 of 3909 to Amy (1pony)1pony

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From: gerchgo

Jan-24

Must have skimmed too fast since I didn’t see it….

Msg 3831 of 3909

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From: gerchgo

Jan-28

The man who brought us Arlington Park, Richard Duchossois has died. A shame his kids dont live by his words…..

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/256418/industry-icon-richard-l-duchossois-dies-at-100

Msg 3832 of 3909 to Amy (1pony)1pony

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From: cigarello

Jan-28

very sad news ----Alphabet Soup has. Passed away the story is at Blood horse

( couldn't copy from my tablet). He was 31 years old had resided at Old Friends

for 7 years ----he was loved and wonderfully cared for-- I know he was elderly

But I was still shocked at his passing.

Msg 3833 of 3909 to cigarellocigarello

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From: gerchgo

Jan-28

RIP sweet boy, my condolences to Old Friends, his connections and all of us who loved visiting him

GEORGETOWN, KY – JANUARY 28, 2022 --Multiple graded stakes winner and 1996 Breeders’ Cup Classic Champion Alphabet Soup was euthanized January 28 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement farm in Georgetown, KY., where he has been pensioned since 2015. The cause of death was chronic kidney disease.

At 31, the gray son of Cozzene was the oldest living winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Bred in Pennsylvania out of the Arts and Letters mare Illiterate, Alphabet Soup was a late bloomer for owner Georgia B. Ridder, winning his first stakes at age four when he captured the 1995 Native Diver (GR3) and the Del Mar Breeders’ Cup Handicap (GR2).

In 1996 he was the victor in the San Antonia Handicap (GR2), the Pat O’Brian Handicap (GR3), and the San Pasqual Handicap (GR2) en route to his greatest triumph, the 1996 Breeders’ Cup Classic (GR1), where he defeated the “invincible” Cigar as well as that year’s Preakness Stakes winner Louis Quatorze—all while setting a new track record at Woodbine.

Retired in 1998 to Adena Springs having captured 10 of 24 starts and earnings of over $2.9 million, Alphabet Soup sired numerous stakes winners, among them Grade 1 winners Egg Drop and Alphabet Kisses, and champions Our New Recruit, Phantom Light, and Sovereign Award winner Alpha Bettor.

“I’m saddened by the news today of Alphabet Soup’s passing," said Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron, who piloted Soup to his Breeders’ Cup win. “I truly enjoyed my relationship with Soupy, and he will always have special place in my heart. He represented the U.S. well when he bested the Cigar and Louis Quatorze in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Rest in peace old friend.”

“It won’t be the same around here without Soup,” said Old Friends President and founder Michael Blowen. “Over these seven years he was a delight to be around with his sweet nature and enormous popularity. He brought joy to everyone.

“His best friend, the donkey Gorgeous George, will miss him terribly,” added Blowen, “and so will everyone on the farm. We are so grateful to Frank Stronach and everyone at Adena Springs for giving us the privilege of retiring this fabulous champion.”

Msg 3834 of 3909

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