** The paid-out prices for these races are listed for a $2 win, place, or show bet; and a $1 exacta, trifecta, or superfecta bet at Churchill Downs. **
The nine Grade I Breeders' Cup races today were enclosed by an ungraded stakes before the Filly and Mare Sprint, and a Grade II stakes after the Classic. Both races had a guaranteed purse of $200,000. The first race was the Cherokee Run Stakes for 3 year olds, and was run at the distance of 7 furlongs; Dak Attack had been pointed at the Breeders' Cup, but opted for this race. There were ten entries; it was handicapped, with eight entries carrying 118 pounds, while Still Having Fun was assigned 120, and Audible, the betting favorite carried 122.
The 7 furlongs were run in 1:22.46, and Audible won by 2 lengths, over Honorable Treasure, who finished 1 1/4 lengths ahead of Principe Guilherme. A 1/2 length back in fourth was Cowboy Creed. The rest of the field crossed the finish line in the following order: Still Having Fun, Kowboy Karma, Smart Remark, Aveenu Makainu, Dak Attack, and Super Sol. A $2 win bet paid $4.60, a place paid $15.20, and a show paid $11.20. A $1 extacta bet paid $73.20; a trifecta paid $1,034; and a superfecta paid $8,944.20.
Bixby Lou's connections decided not to run in the Breeders' Cup, and entered the Grade II Chilukki Stakes, at 1 mile instead. There were three scratches, leaving only five entries, so the Superfecta bet was pulled. Divine Miss Grey won the race in 1:36.64, by a margin of 1 1/4 lengths over Berned. Berned was 1 1/2 lengths ahead of Pricedtoperfection, who was 2 1/2 lengths ahead of Shenandoah Queen. Bixby Lou, who erupted out of the gate and fought her jockey while on the lead, faded to last. A $2 win ticket paid $3.60, a place ticket paid $3, and a show paid $2.80. The $1 exacta paid $3.80; and the trifecta paid $13.70.
The Filly and Mare Sprint was the first Breeders' Cup race of the day, with a purse of $1 million for a distance of 7 furlongs. There was a full field of 14 entries. It was a close finish, in a time of 1:23.13, with Shamrock Rose a head in front of Chalon, who was a neck in front of Anonymity, who was a head in front of fourth place finisher Marley's Freedom. Rest rest of the field crossed the finish in this order: Golden Mischief, Happy Like a Fool, Finley'sluckycharm, Highway Star, Mia Mischief, Skye Diamonds, Stormy Embrace, Selcourt, Kirby's Penny, and Miss Sunset. A $2 win bet returned $53.80, a place paid $14.60, and a show paid $15.60. A $1 exacta paid $360; a trifecta paid $6,121; and a superfecta paid $28,058.60.
The 5 1/2 furlongs $1 million Turf Sprint also had a full field of 14. With a wicked duel in the stretch, Stormy Liberal won by a neck in 1:04.05. World of Trouble finished 7 1/4 lengths ahead of Disco Partner, who was a length in front of Ruby Notion. In order the rest of the field across the finish was: Will Call, Chanteline, Lost Treasure (IRE), Bucchero, Rainbow Heir, Hembree, Conquest Tsunami, Havana Grey (GB), Vision Perfect, and Richard's Boy. A win ticket paid $16; a place paid $3.80, and a show paid $3.40. An exacta ticket paid $32.90; a trifecta paid $115.30; and a superfecta paid $1,910.30.
The Dirt Mile saw only 9 entries today, even with a $1 million purse. City of Light crossed the finish line in 1:33.83, 2 3/4 lengths ahead of Seeking the Soul. He was 2 1/2 lengths ahead of Bravazo, who was 6 lengths ahead of Firenze Fire in fourth place. Firenze Fire was followed by Giant Expectations, Catalina Cruiser, Trigger Warning, Seven Trumpets, and Isotherm. A correct $2 win bet returned $7.20, a place paid $7, and a show paid $5.80. The $1 exacta paid $22.20; the trifecta paid $244.30; and the superfecta paid $916.60.
A full field of 14 ladies graced the Filly and Mare Turf, run at 1 3/8 miles with a $2 million purse. Sistercharlie (IRE) battled with Wild Illusion (GB) for a neck win. Wild Illusion was only 3/4 length ahead of A Raving Beauty (GER), who had led most of the race; and she was 1 3/4 lengths in front of Magic Wand (IRE). The field followed, in order: Athena (IRE), Eziyra (IRE), Fourstar Crook, Mom's on Strike, Princess Yaiza (IRE), Santa Monica (GB), Fuhriously Kissed, Paved, Thais (FR), and Smart Choice (ARG). A $2 win ticket returned $8.60' a place bet paid $4.80, and a show paid $6.40. A correct exacta paid $18.60; a trifecta paid $150.80; and a superfecta paid $726.10.
A field of nine contended the $2 million 6 furlong Sprint. There was a repeat champion crowned - Roy H won convincingly by 3 1/4 lengths over Whitmore, who was 1 3/4 lengths ahead of Imperial Hint, who had a 3/4 length lead on Promises Fulfilled. The rest of the field crossed the finish in this order: Limousine Liberal, B Squared, Distinctive B, Warrior's Club and Always Sunshine. The $2 win bet on #9 paid $7.40, place (#1) paid $5.80, and show (#5) paid $2.60. The $1 exacta returned $20.70; the trifect paid $62.60; and the superfecta paid $180.50.
Even with Hunt (IRE) and Polydream (IRE) scratched, there was a full gate for the Mile (Turf), with a purse of $2 million. In an exciting finish, Expert Eye (IRE) won by a 1/2 length over Catapult, who was a neck ahead of Anazlyze it, who was only a nose in front of Divisidero. The winning time was 1:39.80. The field following Divisidero across the finish were: One Master (GB), Clemmie (IRE), Lightning Spear (GB), Happily (IRE), Gustav Klimt (IRE), Almanaar (GB), Mustashry (GB), I Can Fly (GB), Next Shares, and Oscar Performance. A $2 win bet paid $13.80, a place paid $7.20, and a show returned $4.60. The exacta returned $67.20; the trifecta paid $450.50; and the superfecta paid $14,643.
Eleven ladies raced in the Distaff, at a distance of 1 1/8 miles for a purse of $2 million. Monomoy Girl was the winner in 1:49.79, by a length over Wow Cat (CHI). Midnight Bisou was third, a 1/2 length behind Wow Cat, and a head in front of Blue Prize (ARG). The rest of the field finished as follows: Mopotism, Verev's Tale, Champagne Problems, La Force (GER), Wonder Gadot, Vale Dori (ARG), and Abel Tasman. Abel Tasman just didn't want to run today, and jockey Mike Smith had no idea why she didn't after the race. A correct $2 win bet returned $5.60, a place bet paid $5.40, and a how paid $4.40. The $1 exacta paid $18.80; the trifecta returned $90.10; and a superfecta paid $372.20.
Twelve boys and one filly ran in today's Turf race, run at a distance of 1 1/2 miles, for a purse of $4 million. The female beat the boys. Enable (GB) won in a time of 2:32.65, finishing 3/4 length ahead of Magical (IRE). Magical was 9 lengths in front of Sadler's Joy, who beat Arklow by 2 lengths. The field followed, in order: Waldgeist (GB), Talismatic (GB), Robert Bruce (CHI), Hunting Horn (IRE), Hi Happy (IRE), Quarteto de Cordas (CHI), Channel Maker, Liam the Charmer, and Glorious Empire (IRE). Enable paid $3.60 to win, Magical paid $6.80 to place, and Sadler's Joy paid $8.80 to show. The $1 exacta returned $13.40; the trifecta paid $252.10; and the superfecta paid out $4,116.80.
The final Breeders' Cup race of the day was the $6 million Classic covering 1 1/4 miles. There was a full field of 14. After entering 45 horses in 45 various Breeders' Cup races over the years, trainer John Sadler won his first BC race with Accelerate, who's time was 2:02.93. Accelerate finished 1 length ahead of Gunnevera, who was 3/4 length in front of Thunder Snow (IRE). Thunder Snow was only a nose in front of Yoshido (JPN). The field finished in this order: Mendelssohn, Lone Sailor, West Coast, Discreet Lover, Axelrod, Pavel, Mind Your Biscuits, McKinzie, Catholic Boy, and Roaring Lion. A $2 win ticket paid $7.40, a place paid $22.80, and a show paid $8. A correct $1 exacta returned $180.80; a trifecta paid $1,613.10; and a superfecta paid $16,679.
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
Saturday's Breeders' Cup Scratches (So Far)
Dream Pauline has scratched out of the Filly and Mare Sprint...
Awesome Slew has been scratched from the Dirt Mile.....
Polydream (IRE) came back lame from a jog today and is scratched from the Mile (Turf)....
Hunt (IRE) had an elevated temperature and is also scratched from the Mile (Turf)....
Withe the Mile Turf scratches, Divisidero and Clemmie (IRE) are now in the race.
Awesome Slew has been scratched from the Dirt Mile.....
Polydream (IRE) came back lame from a jog today and is scratched from the Mile (Turf)....
Hunt (IRE) had an elevated temperature and is also scratched from the Mile (Turf)....
Withe the Mile Turf scratches, Divisidero and Clemmie (IRE) are now in the race.
Breeders' Cup and Stakes Winners Today at Churchill Downs
Improbable winner of Street Sense Stakes
Bulletin, winner of Breeders Cup Juvenile Sprint Turf
Newspaperofrecord (IRE), winner of BC Filly Turf
Jaywalk winning the BC Juvenile Filly
Line of Duty (IRE), winner of BC Juvenile Turf
Game Winner winning BC Juvenile
Rocketry winning the Grade II Marathon Stakes
Breeders' Cup Future Stars Friday Results Plus 2 Stakes Races
** All betting payouts are quoted for Churchill Downs, and represent winnings on either a $2 win, place, or show bet; or on a $1 exacta, trifecta, or superfecta bet. **
The parentheses around today's Breeders' Cup 2018 Future Stars Friday began with a 1 mile race for 2-year-olds, with a guaranteed purse of $100,000. All entries were colts, and they all carried 122 pounds. Results of the Street Sense Stakes were: in first, Improbable, by 7 1/4 lengths; second, Trophy Chaser, by 1 1/3 lengths; third, Distant Shore, by a head; and fourth, Manny Wah. The rest of the order of finish was: 5th, Marquis Prince; 6th, Louder Than Bombs, 7th, Moonster; 8th, Reward the Miracle; and 9th, Unionizer.A $2 win slip paid $3.80; a #3 place bet paid $3.60; and a #1 show slip paid $4. The $1 exacta paid $5.60; the trifecta paid $44.30; and the superfecta paid $153.90. - The mile race was clocked at 1:35.61.
The closing race, after the fifth Breeders' Cup Juvenile, was the Grade II Marathon Stakes, for horses 3 years of age and up, of any sex, racing 1 3/4 miles for a guaranteed purse of $200,000. All entries were colts or geldings, and Imperative was a late scratch. The winner, by 3/4 of a length was Rocketry; Dabster finished second, 4 1/4 lengths ahead of third placed Big Dollar Bill, who was 7 3/4 lengths in front of Toast of New York. The fifth through ninth finishers were: Senior Investment, War Story, Term of Art, Finglas, and Honorable Duty. A correct $2 win ticket paid $6.60; place paid $5.80, and show paid $3.20. A correct $1 exacta bet paid $18.20; a good trifecta paid $80; and a superfecta paid $389.60. - The 1 3/4 mile race was run in 2:57.62.
The first Breeders' Cup Race today was the Juvenile Sprint Turf. Open to colts and fillies, run at 5 1/2 furlongs, the field was restricted to 12. The guaranteed purse was $1 million. Shang Shang Shang was a morning scratch, and Big Drink of Water ran in her place. The winner was Bulletin, by 2 3/4 lengths. Second was Chelsea Cloisters, a length ahead of third place So Perfect, who finished 3/4 length in front of Queen of Bermuda (IRE). The rest of the field finished in the following order: Big Drink of Water, Soldier's Call (GB), Strike Silver, Sergei Prokofiev (Ont), Pocket Dynamo, Stillwater Cove, Well Done Fox (GB), and Moonlight Romance. A $2 win ticket paid $10.60, a place ticket paid $19.80, and a show bet paid $5.80. A correct $1 exacta paid $119.70; a trifecta paid $1,452.70; and a superffecta paid $25,489.90. - The winning time for the 5.5 furlongs was 1:05.54.
The Juvenile Filly Turf was raced at a distance of 1 mile, with a guaranteed purse of $1 million. The race was won in 1:39.00, by Newspaperofrecord (IRE), who won convincing by 6 3/4 lengths. In second place was East (GB), a neck ahead of third place Stellar Angel, who was 3/4 length ahead of Just Wonderful. The rest of the order of finish was: Varenka, The Mackem Bullet (IRE), Belle Laura, Concrete Rose, My Gal Betty, La Pelosa (IRE), Pakhet, Lily's Candle (FR), Summering, and Lady Prancealot (IRE). A $2 win bet paid $3.20, a place bet paid $8.20, and a show bet paid $21. A correct $1 perfecta bet paid $16.20; a trifecta paid $557.70; and a superfecta paid $5,766.20.
Next up was the 10 filly field in the Juvenile Fillies: 1 and 1/16 miles on the main track, with a guaranteed purse of $2 million. Jaywalk won the race by 5 1/2 lengths in a time of 1:43.62. Restless Rider finished in second, 1/2 length ahead of Vibrance, who was 3 1/4 lengths in front of fourth-placed Bellafina. Following the top four finishers were: Cassies Dreamer, Sippican Harbor, Serengeti Empress, Splashy Kisses, Reflect, and Baby Nina. Holding a $2 win ticket got you $13, a winning place bet gave $4; and a correct show bet paid $10.80. A $1 exacta paid $25.20; a trifecta paid $387.60; and a superfecta paid $1,490.30.
The Juvenile Turf catered to the colts at a distance of 1 mile, with a guaranteed purse of $1 million. Line of Duty (IRE) finished 1/2 length in front of Uncle Benny, who was a neck ahead of Somelikeithotbrown. The son of Big Brown had led from the gate, but couldn't hold off the other two in a head-to-head-to-head duel near the end of the stretch. Arthur Kitt (GB) finished in fourth. The field following the colt raised on a nurse-mare was: War of Will, Forty Under, Current, The Black Album (FR), Anthony Van Dyck (IRE), Opry, Marie's Diamond (IRE), King of Speed, Henley's Joy, and Much Better. Line of Duty (IRE) won the race in the time of 1:40.06. A $2 win bet paid $9, a place bet paid $8, and a show bet paid $8.20. A correct $1 exacta bet paid $37.60; the trifecta paid $427.10; and the superfecta paid $7,943.90.
Code of Honor was scratched this morning, leaving a field of 13 to contend the Juvenile Colts race. Run at 1 and 1/16 miles on the main track, the guaranteed purse was $2 million. The betting favorite, Game Winner, won the race by 2 1/4 lengths, in a time of 1:43.67. Second place finsher Knicks Go was 1 length ahead of Signalman, who finished 6 1/4 lengths ahead of fourth-placed Mr. Money. The rest of the colts finished in this order: Gunmetal Gray, Dueling, Mind Control, Topper T, Tight Ten, Complexity, Derby Date, Well Defined, and Standard Deviation. A $2 win bet paid $4, a place paid $21.40, and a show paid $15.80. With a correct $1 exacta ticket, you received $56.60; a trifecta paid $965.60; and a trifecta paid $16,279.80.
Tomorrow we'll see nine Breeders' Cup races for horses aged 3 and up, along with two other Stakes races at Churchill Downs. - Happy betting!!
The parentheses around today's Breeders' Cup 2018 Future Stars Friday began with a 1 mile race for 2-year-olds, with a guaranteed purse of $100,000. All entries were colts, and they all carried 122 pounds. Results of the Street Sense Stakes were: in first, Improbable, by 7 1/4 lengths; second, Trophy Chaser, by 1 1/3 lengths; third, Distant Shore, by a head; and fourth, Manny Wah. The rest of the order of finish was: 5th, Marquis Prince; 6th, Louder Than Bombs, 7th, Moonster; 8th, Reward the Miracle; and 9th, Unionizer.A $2 win slip paid $3.80; a #3 place bet paid $3.60; and a #1 show slip paid $4. The $1 exacta paid $5.60; the trifecta paid $44.30; and the superfecta paid $153.90. - The mile race was clocked at 1:35.61.
The closing race, after the fifth Breeders' Cup Juvenile, was the Grade II Marathon Stakes, for horses 3 years of age and up, of any sex, racing 1 3/4 miles for a guaranteed purse of $200,000. All entries were colts or geldings, and Imperative was a late scratch. The winner, by 3/4 of a length was Rocketry; Dabster finished second, 4 1/4 lengths ahead of third placed Big Dollar Bill, who was 7 3/4 lengths in front of Toast of New York. The fifth through ninth finishers were: Senior Investment, War Story, Term of Art, Finglas, and Honorable Duty. A correct $2 win ticket paid $6.60; place paid $5.80, and show paid $3.20. A correct $1 exacta bet paid $18.20; a good trifecta paid $80; and a superfecta paid $389.60. - The 1 3/4 mile race was run in 2:57.62.
The first Breeders' Cup Race today was the Juvenile Sprint Turf. Open to colts and fillies, run at 5 1/2 furlongs, the field was restricted to 12. The guaranteed purse was $1 million. Shang Shang Shang was a morning scratch, and Big Drink of Water ran in her place. The winner was Bulletin, by 2 3/4 lengths. Second was Chelsea Cloisters, a length ahead of third place So Perfect, who finished 3/4 length in front of Queen of Bermuda (IRE). The rest of the field finished in the following order: Big Drink of Water, Soldier's Call (GB), Strike Silver, Sergei Prokofiev (Ont), Pocket Dynamo, Stillwater Cove, Well Done Fox (GB), and Moonlight Romance. A $2 win ticket paid $10.60, a place ticket paid $19.80, and a show bet paid $5.80. A correct $1 exacta paid $119.70; a trifecta paid $1,452.70; and a superffecta paid $25,489.90. - The winning time for the 5.5 furlongs was 1:05.54.
The Juvenile Filly Turf was raced at a distance of 1 mile, with a guaranteed purse of $1 million. The race was won in 1:39.00, by Newspaperofrecord (IRE), who won convincing by 6 3/4 lengths. In second place was East (GB), a neck ahead of third place Stellar Angel, who was 3/4 length ahead of Just Wonderful. The rest of the order of finish was: Varenka, The Mackem Bullet (IRE), Belle Laura, Concrete Rose, My Gal Betty, La Pelosa (IRE), Pakhet, Lily's Candle (FR), Summering, and Lady Prancealot (IRE). A $2 win bet paid $3.20, a place bet paid $8.20, and a show bet paid $21. A correct $1 perfecta bet paid $16.20; a trifecta paid $557.70; and a superfecta paid $5,766.20.
Next up was the 10 filly field in the Juvenile Fillies: 1 and 1/16 miles on the main track, with a guaranteed purse of $2 million. Jaywalk won the race by 5 1/2 lengths in a time of 1:43.62. Restless Rider finished in second, 1/2 length ahead of Vibrance, who was 3 1/4 lengths in front of fourth-placed Bellafina. Following the top four finishers were: Cassies Dreamer, Sippican Harbor, Serengeti Empress, Splashy Kisses, Reflect, and Baby Nina. Holding a $2 win ticket got you $13, a winning place bet gave $4; and a correct show bet paid $10.80. A $1 exacta paid $25.20; a trifecta paid $387.60; and a superfecta paid $1,490.30.
The Juvenile Turf catered to the colts at a distance of 1 mile, with a guaranteed purse of $1 million. Line of Duty (IRE) finished 1/2 length in front of Uncle Benny, who was a neck ahead of Somelikeithotbrown. The son of Big Brown had led from the gate, but couldn't hold off the other two in a head-to-head-to-head duel near the end of the stretch. Arthur Kitt (GB) finished in fourth. The field following the colt raised on a nurse-mare was: War of Will, Forty Under, Current, The Black Album (FR), Anthony Van Dyck (IRE), Opry, Marie's Diamond (IRE), King of Speed, Henley's Joy, and Much Better. Line of Duty (IRE) won the race in the time of 1:40.06. A $2 win bet paid $9, a place bet paid $8, and a show bet paid $8.20. A correct $1 exacta bet paid $37.60; the trifecta paid $427.10; and the superfecta paid $7,943.90.
Code of Honor was scratched this morning, leaving a field of 13 to contend the Juvenile Colts race. Run at 1 and 1/16 miles on the main track, the guaranteed purse was $2 million. The betting favorite, Game Winner, won the race by 2 1/4 lengths, in a time of 1:43.67. Second place finsher Knicks Go was 1 length ahead of Signalman, who finished 6 1/4 lengths ahead of fourth-placed Mr. Money. The rest of the colts finished in this order: Gunmetal Gray, Dueling, Mind Control, Topper T, Tight Ten, Complexity, Derby Date, Well Defined, and Standard Deviation. A $2 win bet paid $4, a place paid $21.40, and a show paid $15.80. With a correct $1 exacta ticket, you received $56.60; a trifecta paid $965.60; and a trifecta paid $16,279.80.
Tomorrow we'll see nine Breeders' Cup races for horses aged 3 and up, along with two other Stakes races at Churchill Downs. - Happy betting!!
Code of Honor Scratched From Breeders Cup Juvenile
Code of Honor, the chestnut son of Noble Mission (GB) and Reunited, spiked a temperature this morning and has been scratched from the Breeders' Cup Juvenile this afternoon. He was the third betting choice at the Churchill Downs track.
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I wish all of you good luck in betting!
Praying for a wonderful day of racing with no accidents, falls, or breakdowns.
Luck!!!!
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Three New Foals; Infected Chincoteague Ponies - Photos
First, the new foals:
Filly born 15 October
by Maverick, out of 15 Friends of Freckles
Colt, born 30 October
by Wild Thing, out of Thetis
Filly, born 31 October
By Maverick, out of Jessica's Sandy
Battling equine pythiosis:
Raindancer (weanling)
Elusive Star
Shadow
Lightning
Lyra's Vega
Calceti'n
Rest In Peace ...
Essie (2013 - 2015)
Again, tax-free donations for combating equine pythiosis
(aka swamp cancer) may be made on the website for the
Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company using Pay Pal.
On the donation usage line write Vet Care
http://cvfc3.com/about-us/donate
"Swamp Cancer" Claims Chincoteague Pony; Three New Foals
First, the awful news. Essie, born 11 May 2013, a daughter of North Star and Surfer Dude's Gidget, lost her battle against the island ponies' newest enemy, "swamp cancer," also known as equine pythiosis. She was in poor health prior to her surgery, and despite 24-hour care, she went into a decline. That leaves six ponies battling this dread disease, alphabetically:
1. Carol's Lightning Rose - "Lightning" born 8 May 2016
sire: Courtney's Boy dam: C J Samm'n
2. Calceti'n born 1 May 2013
sire: Tornado's Prince of Tides dam: Lyra's Vega
3. Destiny's Shadowing Moonbeam - "Shadow" born 3 May 2015
sire: Archer's Gambit (Puzzle) dam: Destiny's Feathering Spirit (Feather)
4. Kachina Shenandoah Raindancer - "Raindancer" born 25 June 2018
sire: Effie's Papa Bear (Hoppy) dam: Kachina Grand Star
5. Lyra's Vega born 14 April 2005
sire: North Star dam: Shashay Lady
6. TSG's Elusive Star born 25 July 2005
sire: Wild Bill dam: Fuddy Duddy
The good news is that since the Fall Round-Up, three new foals have been born - two fillies and a colt. On 15 October, two days after the round-up, 15 Friends of Freckles gave birth to a bay pinto filly sired by Maverick. On 30 October, Thetis and Wild Thing produced a chestnut pinto medicine hat colt, with two blue eyes. On Halloween morning, Jessica's Sandy presented Maverick with a solid bay filly.
I'm in my 60s now, and I wan't able to to understand my grief about the deaths of people and animals I love (loved) until I was 60 years old. I have finally come to accept the circle of life, and have stopped asking why a specific creature or person departed this world. I have to admit that I still feel anger when a person or creature meets a violent death due to a vehicular collision, due to someone's stupidity, or due to a person's anger or outrage. But I have found acceptance of death.
I grieve for Essie. I sends all my healing powers to the surviving six ponies and use my will to (hopefully) cause a good outcome. But the wheel of life and time turns inevitably onward; death and life are a part of the universe.
This is the announcement from the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company on 30 October 2018:
"Got some good news and some bad news. First, the bad. I'm sorry to tell you all that Essie did not survive this "swamp cancer". She had her surgery but apparently her infection was too far gone. We had our hopes up but it wasn't meant to be. So far the others seem to be doing ok. It's a waiting game. Good news is, Harry and I met with the USFWS today. They are bringing some other biologist in who know more about this fungus. Over time, they will be collecting soil, water and plant samples to see if we can get this mess contained. There has just got to be a solution!! The other good news is that we have yet another baby! A two blue eye, Medicine Hat baby boy! He is gorgeous!! Thanks you all for your continued prayers and kindness as we deal with all this. Our cowboys have been at the carnival grounds day and night taking care of these precious animals. Their dedication is nothing short of amazing."
1. Carol's Lightning Rose - "Lightning" born 8 May 2016
sire: Courtney's Boy dam: C J Samm'n
2. Calceti'n born 1 May 2013
sire: Tornado's Prince of Tides dam: Lyra's Vega
3. Destiny's Shadowing Moonbeam - "Shadow" born 3 May 2015
sire: Archer's Gambit (Puzzle) dam: Destiny's Feathering Spirit (Feather)
4. Kachina Shenandoah Raindancer - "Raindancer" born 25 June 2018
sire: Effie's Papa Bear (Hoppy) dam: Kachina Grand Star
5. Lyra's Vega born 14 April 2005
sire: North Star dam: Shashay Lady
6. TSG's Elusive Star born 25 July 2005
sire: Wild Bill dam: Fuddy Duddy
The good news is that since the Fall Round-Up, three new foals have been born - two fillies and a colt. On 15 October, two days after the round-up, 15 Friends of Freckles gave birth to a bay pinto filly sired by Maverick. On 30 October, Thetis and Wild Thing produced a chestnut pinto medicine hat colt, with two blue eyes. On Halloween morning, Jessica's Sandy presented Maverick with a solid bay filly.
I'm in my 60s now, and I wan't able to to understand my grief about the deaths of people and animals I love (loved) until I was 60 years old. I have finally come to accept the circle of life, and have stopped asking why a specific creature or person departed this world. I have to admit that I still feel anger when a person or creature meets a violent death due to a vehicular collision, due to someone's stupidity, or due to a person's anger or outrage. But I have found acceptance of death.
I grieve for Essie. I sends all my healing powers to the surviving six ponies and use my will to (hopefully) cause a good outcome. But the wheel of life and time turns inevitably onward; death and life are a part of the universe.
This is the announcement from the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company on 30 October 2018:
"Got some good news and some bad news. First, the bad. I'm sorry to tell you all that Essie did not survive this "swamp cancer". She had her surgery but apparently her infection was too far gone. We had our hopes up but it wasn't meant to be. So far the others seem to be doing ok. It's a waiting game. Good news is, Harry and I met with the USFWS today. They are bringing some other biologist in who know more about this fungus. Over time, they will be collecting soil, water and plant samples to see if we can get this mess contained. There has just got to be a solution!! The other good news is that we have yet another baby! A two blue eye, Medicine Hat baby boy! He is gorgeous!! Thanks you all for your continued prayers and kindness as we deal with all this. Our cowboys have been at the carnival grounds day and night taking care of these precious animals. Their dedication is nothing short of amazing."
Tax-free donations for combating equine pythiosis (aka swamp cancer) may be made on the website for the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company using Pay Pal. On the donation usage line write Vet Care http://cvfc3.com/about-us/donate
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