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hockey2315 03-05-2007 02:18 PM

Bright One Euthanized
 
Haven't seen anyone mention this so I'm not sure if people are aware- But Bright One broke down and was euthanized after the Richter Scale on Saturday. . . RIP

"Bright One, who finished fourth, broke down and was vanned off following the race. According to the Daily Racing Form, Bright One broke the sesamoid bone in his left foreleg and had to be euthanized."

http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=37831

Cajungator26 03-05-2007 02:21 PM

Steve told me at the track. :( I'm glad I didn't see it... I absolutely adored that colt. RIP champ...

The Indomitable DrugS 03-05-2007 02:30 PM

He had some real raw talent...but it was becoming clear last year that something was seemingly wrong with him. In his final three races last year, he was starting to look like a run-off type and simply would not relax like he had done earlier in his career.

He had that string of absolutely torrid workouts leading into Saturday's race, and I was hoping that maybe he'd come back looking like a new horse this year...and whatever was obviously bothering him last year was behind him.

While he did miss his break and flash exciting speed to get the lead in a fast paced race, he really did run another turkey, only staying on for 4th in what was certainly a low-graded Grade 2 sprint. It was sad to hear it has ended for him.

tanner12oz 03-05-2007 05:48 PM

i have some awesome pics of him winning the WV derby.....anyone know his mount that day?

Kasept 03-05-2007 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanner12oz
i have some awesome pics of him winning the WV derby.....anyone know his mount that day?

Mark Guidry..

ALostTexan 03-07-2007 11:25 AM

I don't know how I missed this story. I really liked this horse, one of those horses that would have made a decent addition to any 4 or 5 YO field and on down the line. Liked him in the WV Derby last year, although against a weak field.

Sad to see this guy go...

ALostTexan

MisterB 03-07-2007 11:54 AM

It appeared to happen right after the finish line

Cajungator26 03-07-2007 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterB
It appeared to happen right after the finish line

Yes, it did...

I'm glad I walked away from the rail when I did. That kind of stuff really affects me. :(

disrespectnfool 03-07-2007 12:10 PM

He won the 1st race that I had watched live at Churchill. He looked like a world beater that day, so sad.....

Bold Reasoning 03-07-2007 12:35 PM

This is very sad. RIP Bright One.


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