I had the race he broke down in playing on my TV but wasn't really watching it, and didn't find out until the next day. I was shocked...It was so sudden. The only race I ever saw hin finish was when he lost to Curlin.
Very tragic end to a wonderful horse. His fragile legs may have gave out but his heart never did. Rest in Peace Wanderin Boy, you'll be missed. Thanks for posting the race.
Yes, terribly sad that Wanderin' Boy broke down; it broke my heart. The thing that hits me especially hard is that it was to be his last race. I'm happy he's not in pain anymore, at the very least, but it only dulls the sadness a little.
Thanks for the comments, everyone.
I'm sure you heard about Wanderin' Boy right? I'm devastated. I haven't known of him long, but I was completely amazed by his story, it's a shame he had to leave the way he did. Again, thanks for putting this up and outing his story.
Good point; his story really shows how special a horse Wanderin Boy is. Hopefully, more people will find out about him now when reading Steve Haskin's fantastic blog and/or watching this video. I think people will be illuminated after reading about him. His heart and running style show his class and also the class of Nick Zito for trying him time and time again against the best. Zito had, and likely still has faith that WB will win a G1 race. I really hope he does, provided he's not retired.
8bellesshoulda1 Says:
1/02/2009 6:37:40 AM
I had the race he broke down in playing on my TV but wasn't really watching it, and didn't find out until the next day. I was shocked...It was so sudden. The only race I ever saw hin finish was when he lost to Curlin.
Two400 Says:
18/12/2008 12:27:24 PM
At least we can say he beat a 3 time G1 winner in Funny Cide, no matter at what point FC was in his career.
cybercat75 Says:
10/12/2008 12:48:16 PM
Very tragic end to a wonderful horse. His fragile legs may have gave out but his heart never did. Rest in Peace Wanderin Boy, you'll be missed. Thanks for posting the race.
avagoodava Says:
10/12/2008 11:43:35 AM
He always had some tough competition but never gave up...still "plenty left"...gonna miss him.
KIKAURMOUF Says:
4/12/2008 3:12:51 AM
it always sucks to see any horse break down. i have my favorites but i love them all. GOD BLESS ALL THE HORSES AND ALL OF YOU!! ALOHA jp
cf1970 Says:
2/12/2008 6:01:31 AM
Yes, a very sad end for Wanderin Boy. I'm glad you enjoyed the link to Steve Haskin's fine blog. You're welcome.
lengua92 Says:
2/12/2008 5:33:52 AM
im so sad he had to be euthanized...he trully was a special horse, thanks to you cf1970 for let us discover the real story about him
cf1970 Says:
30/11/2008 11:10:01 PM
Yes, terribly sad that Wanderin' Boy broke down; it broke my heart. The thing that hits me especially hard is that it was to be his last race. I'm happy he's not in pain anymore, at the very least, but it only dulls the sadness a little. Thanks for the comments, everyone.
dressagequeenbee Says:
30/11/2008 3:48:39 PM
Sadly he broke down and had to be euthanized today in the Cigar Mile at Aquaduct :(
sugarpuppy137 Says:
30/11/2008 12:33:46 PM
I'm sure you heard about Wanderin' Boy right?
I'm devastated. I haven't known of him long, but I was completely amazed by his story, it's a shame he had to leave the way he did.
Again, thanks for putting this up and outing his story.
carlykaiser Says:
30/11/2008 9:43:04 AM
Aw man... he was euthanized in the Cigar... poor guy
cf1970 Says:
19/11/2008 2:15:43 AM
Good point; his story really shows how special a horse Wanderin Boy is. Hopefully, more people will find out about him now when reading Steve Haskin's fantastic blog and/or watching this video. I think people will be illuminated after reading about him. His heart and running style show his class and also the class of Nick Zito for trying him time and time again against the best. Zito had, and likely still has faith that WB will win a G1 race. I really hope he does, provided he's not retired.
cf1970 Says:
19/11/2008 1:45:35 AM
Yes, a truly amazing story. I'd definitely read that book, if it ever came about.
cf1970 Says:
19/11/2008 1:29:00 AM
You're welcome. His story was one that I just could not overlook; he certainly deserves the attention and admiration. Have a good week.