LITF story from Vic Stauffer

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I am an internet friend of Vic Stauffer, have never met the guy face to face but I have talked to him over another board for about two years. He posted this on the board and thought you guys would like to read it

V J Stauffer says:

I went and saw Lost In The Fog today. He looked in great spirits and oblivious to the challenge ahead. I was thinking that's one great thing the horses have on us.

I told Greg Gilchrist how much I admired his dedication to his horse. But moreso how great he's been with the media and fans thoughout this champions career.

He and Mr Aleo clearly got it. And understood how much fun was to be had and how to rejoice in a once in a lifetime horse.

I believe they should hold thier heads high.

As i was standing talking to Gilly a woman and her teen daughter walked up with a basket of apples and carrots, a card and a sketch that the girl had drawn of LITF.

Greg was so classy in how he greated them. Took time to answer all thier questions and just as they were about to leave ask them if they'ed like to meet the horse. You should have seen the look on thier faces as they walked under the shedrow. I'm a pretty hardened racetracker and I thought I was gonna start blubbering and got the heck out of dodge.

Just another example that our sport is the best of them all. And our horses and horsemen are to be treasured.

How about a photo in a year of Barbaro and Lost in The Fog both standing in KY.

Longshot? Of course but they hit everyday.

I was blessed to have called them both to stakes wins at Gulfstream.

Tonight I say an extra prayer for them both.

VJS