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Old 06-12-2008, 03:41 AM
Rupert Pupkin Rupert Pupkin is offline
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Default Great Story: The Tin Man

I think you guys will love this video. The Tin Man had a great career and he was such an amazing story. Here is the inside story on him:

http://www.bloodhorse.com/Videos/Sec...10BAA307A1.htm
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Old 06-12-2008, 08:18 AM
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Great piece..Thank you for posting. It would be a dream to be a part of a horse like that and those connections deserved him
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Old 06-12-2008, 10:07 AM
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Thanks Richi....great piece. Gonna miss the old fella. He embodies what a race horse is all about.
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Old 06-12-2008, 10:08 AM
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Thanks Richi....great piece. Gonna miss the old fella. He embodies what a race horse is all about.
It is great isn't it. Great to hear Mandella's thoughts on the Million, that was an awesome race, although he got away with the easiest pace ever. I thought his run the year after was more impressive, on less then ideal footing.
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Old 06-12-2008, 12:03 PM
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thanks for posting a great story! enjoy your retirement old guy!
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