Carpe Diem retired
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...e-to-knee-chip
My favorite line from one of the owners...
" Carpe Diem offers breeders a great opportunity with conformation, speed, and stamina all packaged within an outstanding pedigree. "
She didn't mention the ability to race a whopping 6 times in his career before being knocked out by injury. Or maybe that's part of "stamina".
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Curlin and Hard Spun finish 1,2 in the 2007 BC Classic, demonstrating how competing in all three Triple Crown races ruins a horse for the rest of the year...see avatar
photo from REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
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