War Emblem will always be one of my favorite horses. I saw his 6f work before the Derby and told anyone who would listen he'd be loose on the lead. I bet him in both the Derby and Preakness and made a lot of money on him. War Emblem removed a big financial overhang for me - he retired my student loans. And God bless Richie Migliore and Magic Wiesner for never giving up and getting up for 2nd in the Preakness. They were a good match - a horse and rider that never, ever quit.
Good ol' Magic Wiesner. A cheaply bred gelding who would run his heart out every race. Then he was struck down with West Nile disease and had to be retired. He might of won a Breeders Cup Classic if he stayed healthy. He was that good.
I was stunned myself! When it came to the Belmont Stakes, they say War Emblem stumbled at the starting gate and they say that he lost his ability to get to the lead. What do you think?
War Emblem will always be one of my favorite horses. I saw his 6f work before the Derby and told anyone who would listen he'd be loose on the lead. I bet him in both the Derby and Preakness and made a lot of money on him. War Emblem removed a big financial overhang for me - he retired my student loans. And God bless Richie Migliore and Magic Wiesner for never giving up and getting up for 2nd in the Preakness. They were a good match - a horse and rider that never, ever quit.
Good ol' Magic Wiesner. A cheaply bred gelding who would run his heart out every race. Then he was struck down with West Nile disease and had to be retired. He might of won a Breeders Cup Classic if he stayed healthy. He was that good.
Didnt know that about Magic Wiesner. Thats a shame.
After this win, I really thought War Emblem could win all three events. But something always happens!
another GREAT call by Tom!! his crescendo IS amazing!
I heard that too. I feel like that's the same thing that happened with Holy Bull in the Derby
One of the decades great horses.
@alreadygone - he was a Great racehorse....
I love that call by Tom Durkin. "Harlan's Holiday has come alive."
One of my favorites. What a pity he isn't too interested in the girls though.
I was stunned myself! When it came to the Belmont Stakes, they say War Emblem stumbled at the starting gate and they say that he lost his ability to get to the lead. What do you think?