John Henry

halo · Postby **halo** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:24 pm

http://www.kentucky.com/254/story/197380.html

winds · Postby **winds** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:31 pm

That is the end of an era. The era of the iron horse, the great ones are all gone.

Long live JOHN HENRY...............

Race among the clouds and enjoy your eternity John. You will be missed.

winds

Discovery · Postby **Discovery** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:57 pm

RIP John Henry

Laurierace · Postby **Laurierace** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:05 pm

Godspeed John, you were truly one of the all time greats. Now go challenge Secretariat to a match race.

freshman · Postby **freshman** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:24 pm

Wow, I guess it for real. I responded to the earlier thread that appeared well before (think weeks) this great horse really died. My feelings are still the same.

I'm glad JH seemed to have a happier period in his old age, going for self-guided walks about the grounds and greeting people on the way and in the parades with apparent enjoyment. He sure deserved whatever pleasure he was able to glean from his existance, and he seemed to fight the disabilities that came with old age with as much bravery as he ever displayed on the track.

I'm happy that JH won't face another winter, with the cold weather that would aggravate his arthritis and the icey ground that would prevent the old guy from the walks around the farm that did his mind and body so much good. He did it right.

My best to the KHP staff and other folks that helped this old guy throughout his years and especially through his last days, weeks, and months when disability and other health issues threatened to make the old man miserable. Thanks for preventing his pain and ending it when it seemed to be too much to ask the gallant horse to face again.

Goodspeed, John Henry.

mlwinter · Postby **mlwinter** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:30 pm

Godspeed John Henry, enjoy the wings on your feet....what a horse.

per Pedigree Query:

At 2:
WON Lafayette Futurity
At 3:
WON Round Table H. -G3, Chocolatetown H.; 2ND Lexington H. -G2, Hill Prince H.; 3RD Volante H. -G3, Lamplighter H. -G3
At 4:
WON Henry P. Russell H.; 2ND Bay Meadows H., Carleton F. Burke H. -G2, Sword Dancer S., Sunrise H.
At 5:
WON Hollywood Inv. H. -G1, San Juan Capistrano Inv. H. -G1, Oak Tree Inv. H. -G1, San Luis Rey S. -G1, Hialeah Turf Cup H. -G2, Brighton Beach H. -G3, San Marcos H. -G3, San Gabriel H. -G3; 2ND Jockey Club Gold Cup -G1, Sword Dancer S., Bowling Green H. -G2; 3RD Turf Classic Inv. H. -G1
At 6:
WON Arlington Million Inv., Jockey Club Gold Cup S. -G1, Santa Anita H. -G1, Oak Tree Inv. S. -G1, Hollywood Inv. H. -G1, Sword Dancer S. -G3, San Luis Rey S. -G1, San Luis Obispo H. -G2
At 7:
WON Santa Anita H. -G1 (500,000), Oak Tree Inv. H. -G1; 3RD Meadowlands Cup H. -G2, San Luis Rey S. -G1
At 8:
WON Hollywood Inv. Turf Cup H. -G1, American H. -G2; 2ND Budweiser Million -G1, Oak Tree Inv. S. -G1
At 9:
WON Budweiser Million S. -G1, Turf Classic S. -G1, Ballantine's Scotch Classic H., Hollywood Inv. H. -G1, Golden Gate H. -G3, Sunset H. -G1; 2ND Hollywood Gold Cup H. -G1; 3RD San Luis Rey S. -G1

Foaled: March 9, 1975.
Horse Of The Year, 1981 & 1984.
Champion Turf Horse, 1981, 1983, 1984.
Champion Older Horse, 1981.
Hall Of Fame inductee, 1990.

Mood Swings · Postby **Mood Swings** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:37 pm

RIP John Henry
I am glad that he was able to have those daily outings before he died. He looked so happy and full of life in the pics. He was a blessing to all of us.

Discovery · Postby **Discovery** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:42 pm

Here's a trip down memory lane, a true champion

1981 Arlington Million
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aQ2ByoMBq6k

1981 Santa Anita Handicap
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JlIGJm6oCVg

1982 Oak Tree Invitational
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PrbxsVGVKz4

1984 Ballentine Scotch Classic
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_fMlGXU67Ok

1984 Turf Classic
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0FiG8Pp2W-0

spex4me · Postby **spex4me** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:13 pm

Now that's a horse. RIP Ol' John. :cry:

Still Dreaming · Postby **Still Dreaming** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:41 pm

Somewhere, somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some paradise where horses go,
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
~Stanley Harrison

Let it be true... :cry:

wilf · Postby **wilf** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:46 pm

They just don't make 'em like John anymore..............pity! Thanks for the memories buddy.

turtles11756 · Postby **turtles11756** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:49 pm

a serious racehorse and a bright light in a time gone by. so long JOHN HENRY. great job to the people who took care of him

winds · Postby **winds** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:50 pm

Wow, watching those races sure brings back memories! Seeing all those horses and hearing their names, phew...........

Makes me feel old............

Will miss you old man, sure will miss you.

winds

nferro9925 · Postby **nferro9925** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:37 pm

Good Bye John.

You made many memorable afternoons. (*sniff*)

RuffianT21 · Postby **RuffianT21** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:04 pm

Rest in peace, John Henry...

I feel honored to have gotten to meet you a few years ago at the Horse Park. I wish I had been around to see you race. You were truly magnificent and the epitome of what makes this sport great.