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Started 1/10/12 by Derby132; 582500 views.
Msg 3807 of 3939 to cigarellocigarello 
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gerchgo

From: gerchgo

1/5/22

Josephine Ambercrombie of Pin Oak Stud, has died at 95. My condolences to her family and friends.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/pin-oak-studs-abercrombie-passes-at-95/

 
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Msg 3808 of 3939 to gerchgogerchgo 
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Amy (1pony)
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From: Amy (1pony)

1/5/22

Sad news. 

 
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Msg 3809 of 3939 to gerchgogerchgo 
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Amy (1pony)
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From: Amy (1pony)

1/11/22

NO!! What sad news today. My condolences to Coolmore, O’Brien and all who loved and cared for her. They have lost 2 great potential mares for their breeding program in less than 6 months. 
Run Free Snowfall.
 

BloodHorse.com

O'Brien Speaks of 'Massive Loss' of Top Filly Snowfall

Snowfall, Ballydoyle's high-class filly and a three-time Oaks winner, has been put down after sustaining a serious injury.

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Msg 3810 of 3939 to Amy (1pony)1pony 
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gerchgo

From: gerchgo

1/11/22

What bad luck for them lately, RIP sweet girl, my condolences to her connections, what a loss.:(

 
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Msg 3811 of 3939 to Amy (1pony)1pony 
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cigarello

From: cigarello

1/11/22

Oh no----I am sitting here crying my eyes out!!!! How absolutely devastaing

Condolences to all who loved and cared forbthis magnifcent filly

 
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Msg 3812 of 3939 to cigarellocigarello 
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gerchgo

From: gerchgo

1/12/22

The vet that did Secretariat’s necropsy, has died. His research was on seasonal changes in the grasses in Kentucky and thought those changes are what progressed Secretariat’s laminitis and had an affect on broodmares and their foals.

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/people/veterinary-researcher-swerczek-who-discovered-secretariats-large-heart-dies/

 
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Msg 3813 of 3939 to gerchgogerchgo 
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Amy (1pony)
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From: Amy (1pony)

1/12/22

Laminitis gets another one. 
 

BloodHorse.com

Pensioned Stallion Frost Giant Dies at 19

The son of Giant's Causeway sired 17 black-type stakes winners and had been pensioned for the past year at ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption near East Greenbush, N.Y.

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Msg 3814 of 3939 to Amy (1pony)1pony 
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gerchgo

From: gerchgo

1/12/22

Dam that laminitis! RIP sweet boy, no more pain as you run. My condolences to his connections.

 
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Msg 3815 of 3939 to Derby132Derby132 
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gerchgo

From: gerchgo

1/20/22

Popcorn Deelites has died at Old Friends due to colic complications. My condolences to Old Friends, his connections and all of us who loved him.:(

GEORGETOWN, KY – JANUARY 20, 2022 --Popcorn Deelites, one the several Thoroughbreds that portrayed Depression-era hero Seabiscuit in the 2003 Oscar-nominated film, has died.
The 24-year-old gelding, who had a moderate racing career in mostly claiming contests, had been retired at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement farm in Georgetown, KY., since 2005. He had been pensioned there alongside his sire, Afternoon Deelites. 
Michael Blowen, founder and President of the non-profit organization announced the gelding’s passing this morning. The cause of death was complications from colic.
Pops, a blood-bay Seabiscuit look-alike, appeared in numerous scenes throughout the film, including the thrilling match race against Triple Crown winner War Admiral.
He returned to racing following filming for owner David Hoffman and conditioner Pricilla Leon, who were both instrumental in retiring Popcorn to Old Friends when his career came to an end
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In all, Popcorn Deelites started 58 times and had 11 wins with career earnings of $56,880.
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, who portrayed legendary rider George Woolf in Seabiscuit, remembers his co-star fondly.
“Popcorn Deelites was a star in Seabiscuit,” said Stevens, who is now a racing analyst for Fox Sports. “He was my go-to guy in all the big scenes. He not only won real races multiple times, but he won the famous match race playing Seabiscuit. He was kind, fast, and a great friend that lived out his life at Old Friends in the paddock next to my other buddy, Silver Charm,” Stevens added, referring to the horse he piloted to a win in the 1997 Kentucky Derby, who is also an Old Friends retiree. “RIP, Popcorn.”
“Pop’s Hollywood history made him an enormous fan favorite, of course,” said Old Friends’s Blowen. “But what really won people over was his warm personality and friendly demeanor. Fans adored him and he adored the fans. He will be sorely missed here on the farm,” Blowen added, “but I’m sure that his old pal and paddock mate, Special Ring, will miss him the most.”
 
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Msg 3816 of 3939 to gerchgogerchgo 
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cigarello

From: cigarello

1/20/22

 I just read that - Rest In Peace Popcorn: you were  a star and will not be forgotten!

 
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