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Old 10-11-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Split Rock
Two things are somewhat sad about looking at John Henry's PP's and comparing it to today.

1st: Because this game is a cespool of drugs, no one will ever believe achievements, similar to what John Henry did, can be legitimate. For example, Lava Man.

2nd: When will a champion runner race into his 9th year again? Half the time, they don't run beyond the age of 4.
The Tin Man.

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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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