How old is too old?

[my miss storm cat]

I love the old guys the best, but this? I find this disturbing..... a tragedy waiting to happen.....

What do you all think?

From DRF...


17-year-old entered in race
By MARTY McGEE

A racing rarity is scheduled to occur Wednesday at Ellis Park when Alpena Magic, a 17-year-old, runs in the third race.

Officials at Ellis said Monday that stewards have tentatively cleared Alpena Magic to race. Dan Bork, racing secretary at the Henderson, Ky., track, said he has discussed the unusual situation with steward Ron Herbstreit, who said the gelding still must pass muster, including a standard prerace veterinary examination, before starting in the 5 1/2-furlong race, which is for $4,000 conditioned-claiming horses.

"Obviously it caught our eye when we took the entry, but according to the reports we've gotten, the horse has been looking good on the racetrack and is sound," said Bork. Alpena Magic has had five recorded workouts at Ellis since late April.

Bork said he and Herbstreit were unaware of an age limit on horses to race in Kentucky. Generally, horses older than 15 are barred in many racing jurisdictions in North America.

Alpena Magic, by L'Enjoleur, was bred in Alabama by his owner, Kenneth J. Robinette. William R. Hicks is the trainer of Alpena Magic, who has not raced since finishing ninth and last at 98-1 in a bottom-level claiming sprint at Hoosier Park in Indiana on Nov. 19, 2005. Overall, Alpena Magic has won 16 of 154 starts, earning just over $200,000.

[The Bid]

Gonna go out on a limb here and say thats a little too old

[paisjpq]

Wow, my horse is 17...and while he is still a handful to ride he certainly isn't a racehorse anymore...why would he do this after 2 years off?...esp when the horse was running last?....nevermind, I don't require an answer.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

why would he do this after 2 years off?...esp when the horse was running last?.....

Perhaps he's striving to train one that makes it into the Angels thread?

[ArlJim78]

good lord! he raced 154 times and is now coming back at 17 after two years off? In this case I truly mean it when I say, he's done enough.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

good lord! he raced 154 times and is now coming back at 17 after two years off? In this case I truly mean it when I say, he's done enough.

I agree. Let this poor animal retire.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Perhaps he's striving to train one that makes it into the Angels thread?

OOOO

That's my home track. Yay Ellis!! Wish I could make it to the races Wednesday. That would be a treat.

[pweizer]

For once we can honestly say that he has really done enough...

Paul

[PeteMugg]

Maybe they can get cowboy jones to ride.

[The Bid]

This horses line reads like a trotter at Northfield Park.

152 - 16 - 14 - 18

206,000

Good luck gramps

[Cajungator26]

Hate to judge, but this is ridiculous. Hope the old guy comes out of the race OK.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

That's my home track. Yay Ellis!! Wish I could make it to the races Wednesday. That would be a treat.

You sure can't beat Ellis Park racing...the best during the "dog days" of summer!

[AeWingnut]

I would say half your age the 7 years is the youngest you should go and anyone over 45 is tool old.

I actually remember beting on that horse
nows my chance to get my money back?

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

You sure can't beat Ellis Park racing...the best during the "dog days" of summer!

Yeah it's fantastic.

Although I have to admit the new owner has done a hell of a job with the backside. New roofs on just about every barn and he got rid of that horrible stucco.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

That's my home track. Yay Ellis!! Wish I could make it to the races Wednesday. That would be a treat.

Ellis is your hometrack?!?!

That explains EVERYTHING

Originally Posted by GPK

Ellis is your hometrack?!?!

That explains EVERYTHING

Actually Riverside Downs is.

[cowgirlintexas]

Wish I had $4k to claim him and give him a good retirement. Poor fella.

Sheesh! I'd hate to take some of you to Ellis. 9 races of brokedown mules would force me to drive you down to Western States in Hopkinsville and drop you off.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Sheesh! I'd hate to take some of you to Ellis. 9 races of brokedown mules would force me to drive you down to Western States in Hopkinsville and drop you off.

wonder if they still have my old room....