Cigar, 1990-2014

[Arletta]

Great article as usual from Steve Haskin.

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse...-to-cigar.aspx

[migreen]

Does anyone have a link to video of Cigar's retirement ceremony at Madison Square Garden?

[dellinger63]

One of my most memorable in-person races. The Citation Challenge. Can't believe the full field and the sires that came out of it.

Thanks for the Memories RIP!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOe08kQN8rE

[joeydb]

His past performances have been posted all over the net. Incredible horse.

He was a legend who came along in the early days of Beyer Speed Figure handicapping.

It is noteworthy that even though he did lose 3 out of his last 4 races, that his speed figures were still very much on par with his many successes.

Rest in peace - condolences to his connections.

[TouchOfGrey]

Originally Posted by migreen

Does anyone have a link to video of Cigar's retirement ceremony at Madison Square Garden?

Haven't been able to find anything on YouTube, but at the 15:00 mark here on HRTV's Inside Information "Cigar" you will see some coverage.

[casp0555]

Rest In Peace Champ......wish I could have met you, rest now....

[migreen]

Thanks, TouchOfGrey . . I knew I'd seen it somewhere, and couldn't find it. Your link did the job . . and it's moving to say the least!

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by TouchOfGrey

Haven't been able to find anything on YouTube, but at the 15:00 mark here on HRTV's Inside Information "Cigar" you will see some coverage.

I remember that day and how he had a police escort through New York city.. Helicopters flying overhead.. It sure was moving to see how much he was loved by so many. What a truly great horse he was and will be forever remembered as an all time great.

[GenuineRisk]

That HRTV page also has a great 7 minutes with Jerry Bailey. He starts off all, "Oh, yeah, it's kinda sad, but he was old" but within three minutes he's in tears. He tells some great anecdotes about him.

Years ago I toured the Breyer model horse factory (when they were still made in NJ) and the day I toured they were doing Cigars. It was neat to be surrounded by dozens and dozens of little plastic replicas of him. It's a nice mold.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

That HRTV page also has a great 7 minutes with Jerry Bailey. He starts off all, "Oh, yeah, it's kinda sad, but he was old" but within three minutes he's in tears. He tells some great anecdotes about him.

Years ago I toured the Breyer model horse factory (when they were still made in NJ) and the day I toured they were doing Cigars. It was neat to be surrounded by dozens and dozens of little plastic replicas of him. It's a nice mold.

http://www.hrtv.com/videos/jerry-bai...eoCategoryId=0