Article: Eight Belles' Gift to Seabiscuit Author

Turn-To Fan · Postby **Turn-To Fan** » Fri May 09, 2008 10:06 pm

I thought this was a nice solution for all of us who feel like we need to do something as a result of Eight Belles' breakdown.

http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/45135.htm

Shammy Davis · Postby **Shammy Davis** » Sat May 10, 2008 4:27 am

Wonderful tribute and caring gesture. Thanks for posting this.

WarHorse · Postby **WarHorse** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:10 am

Yeah, I saw that too. I liked her book.

And I got a chuckle out of the Beyer figure.

Barbaro06 · Postby **Barbaro06** » Sat May 10, 2008 11:18 am

How fate stepped in...they couldn't wedge him into the trailer going to slaughter...and now he's got a home to be fat and sassy.

I always believe things happen for a reason...

spex4me · Postby **spex4me** » Sat May 10, 2008 4:10 pm

Rudster made 74 starts for nine owners, with three wins (the last one coming two and a half years ago). Last year, he had three last-place finishes and one second-to-last in four starts. His final Beyer figure was a “7.” Shortly after, he was purchased for slaughter. Then, fate stepped in.

What a wonderful idea of Hillenbrand. But I feel somewhat bittersweet. 74 starts this horse put out there, nine different hands, and what is his grand prize ..... a slaughter sale. Now on the other hand we have high bred gallant 10 or less race starters (win or not) getting put into a breeding shed for thousands of dollars...... sometimes I wonder where the justice is for the hard knockers.... I am glad this one found some.

WarHorse · Postby **WarHorse** » Sat May 10, 2008 11:20 pm

spex4me wrote:What a wonderful idea of Hillenbrand. But I feel somewhat bittersweet. 74 starts this horse put out there, nine different hands, and what is his grand prize ..... a slaughter sale. Now on the other hand we have high bred gallant 10 or less race starters (win or not) getting put into a breeding shed for thousands of dollars...... sometimes I wonder where the justice is for the hard knockers.... I am glad this one found some.

I take the good where I can find it.