In a message sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 2:41 PM "Michael Lynch" <blackhawkfarmsllc@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: Yes, just verified that with Kelly, there was another filly, Cant recall her name, was a tremendous race horse, shattered her leg down the last stretch of the mile and wouldn't stop, had to put her down on the track. There was another awesome filly, Go For Wand, who broke down in the 1990 Breeder's cup and continued to run after shattering her right ankle. It was one of the most horrifying things I've ever witnessed. People who watched this race will never forget it... Go For Wand was euthanized on the track, and then buried in the infield at Saratoga. Paulette McGuirt, GSDCA Member Allemande German Shepherd Dogs Qui Me Amat, Amat et Canem Meam ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Lynch" <blackhawkfarmsllc@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: <pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 2:41 PM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Derby Yes, just verified that with Kelly, there was another filly, Cant recall her name, was a tremendous race horse, shattered her leg down the last stretch of the mile and wouldn't stop, had to put her down on the track. Sadly enough, when I asked him, he said, "Pick a race anywhere in America on any given weekend! The only difference with this one is that it's televised, nothing different". Mike ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================