A fine mare says goodbye with class

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Mahubah
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A fine mare says goodbye with class

Postby Mahubah » Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:36 pm

Silmaril checked out in style today by winning the What a Summer Stakes at Laurel and topping off her bankroll over the $1 million mark. She's been an honest and consistent campaigner and will be missed as she heads for a new career as a broodie. May her new mate be worthy of her.
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Postby geowarrior » Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:45 pm

It's nice to hear of a happy story with a deserving horse retiring with a winning run and going sound into retirement. Thanks for sharing.
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Postby henthorn » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:18 pm

I was hoping Silmaril was going over the million mark today. I knew she was close. I've been watching her with interest as she is the daughter of now Oklahoma stud Diamond. I am expecting a Diamond foal in March from the mare Reigning Glory. After weaning, I get the foal. The mare is already sold. :D
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Postby Barbaro06 » Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:55 am

I got home in time to watch the race on HRTV. I've seen Silmaril run at Laurel on a couple of occasions and she is a grand mare. When I saw her loop around the field, I knew she had it. Jeremy Rose said he was just as elated as when he won the Preakness and Belmont on Afleet Alex.

Best wishes Sil on your new career.

She'll be up in Harford County...no word yet on a mate.
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Perseveres with his heart
And wins with his character. --Tesio
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Postby Denise » Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:59 pm

What a nifty race mare Silmaril was. I had the pleasure of seeing her run several times in MD and DE. A true class act. I imagine she'll have her pick of a mate in the midAtlantic, and certainly KY. Goodbye and good luck as a mommy, Sil!
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Postby Blue feather » Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:57 pm

Did anyone notice Silmaril 's full sister (Another Jewel) won the race just before Silmaril's win. I wonder if thats ever happened.
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Postby Barbaro06 » Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:36 pm

That's cool...might have another special horse here!!
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Postby Mahubah » Mon Jan 14, 2008 6:37 pm

We can surely hope some of big sis's class has rubbed off! This is one filly who will have a built-in fan club if she shows anything at all as a race mare.
"A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher...You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse." C. S. Lewis
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