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Entries from July 2008

Commentator repeats Whitney triumph; Jim Dandy at Saratoga looks strong

July 27th, 2008 · Comments Off

On July 26 Commentator, the oldest entrant in the field at age 7 and the second oldest victor ever (the oldest winner was Kelso a age 8), won the gr.I Whitney for the second time (the first was in 2005). The winning time for the 1 1/8 mile race was 1:50.23. Commentator paid $10.80 to […]

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Tags: Alaazo · Commentator · Diana · Indescribable · Saratoga · Whitney · copperplate · gingerpunch · grasshopper · jimdandy · mintlane · notional · pyro · risingmoon · studentcouncil · taleofekati

Leading second crop sire Vindication dead

July 10th, 2008 · Comments Off

(On Bloodhorse.com) 8 year old Leading Second Crop SIre Vindication has been euthanized due to complications from colic. The stallion was taken to Rood and Riddle equine hospital in Lexington on the evening of July 9 after showing signs of discomfort around 9:30 pm. Exploratory surgery was determined to be the best course of action, […]

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Tags: Vindication · hillndalefarm · roodandriddle