Gratitude Redux

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Linda in Texas — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:31:45 GMT

Every year it seems there are heroes and heroines. For me since last year on a lesser track i began to become attached to a special fella named 'Rapid Redux' and it continued all the way thru to his 20th win in a row. My respect for claimers will never cease.

Proud to pieces of you 'Rapid Redux' you are my hero for 2011!

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Mike Relva — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:42:37 GMT

Alex

Then why not dedicate a special award for RR? He deserves it. Do you think it's just that TVG didn't even televise his last race?

I don't!

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breeze10 — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 13:23:53 GMT

Alex: Thanks for sharing your list of gratitude and for giving Rapid Redux the credit which he so richly deserves. As you pointed out, regardless of his lack of stakes wins, he has acccomplished a great feat and deserves ALL the credit that the industry can give him. His feat has not only reminded so many of the possibility of reaching their dream, but, has also reminded us that regardless of a horse's status (ie. stakes, graded stakes, etc)...they ALL give their ALL (and ask for little in return..and we never hear of them as athletes whining that they have "bumped their elbow or bruised a body part"! ..There is no "sideline" during their game, for them!)

It was, also, great to hear you recognize the horseplayer. I think the "everyday joe" often feels forgotten by the industry and it is true...we are the real fans...the ones who enjoy the sport for the fun and love of the horses! I have often said...it is time that the industry listens to the "little guy" who works hard; goes to the track and plays with the hope of "hitting"; and almost always has the philosophy that "a bad day at the track is still better than a good day anywhere else". We go for the "love"...not to show off our hats or cute dresses or nice suits...Heck !..we wear jeans!

The owners: it is a well known fact that not every owner can afford the million(s)-dollar purchase of a horse or the costly trainer like Pletcher, Baffert, Asmussen, etc..but the owners do love the sport and HOPEFULLY love their horse(s).

All in all, I think we can all be thankful for racing even in an "off year"; even when we take a loss at the window..because the bottom line is we love it because of the horses.

Rapid Redux has just given us, all, one more reason to love the "game". Best wishes to him and his connections in the future...may he stay safe and happy!

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pepper — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:22:30 GMT

Thanks for your article nicely said. Thanks for and to this horse and all his connections

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Pinky — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:14:23 GMT

Thank you for reminding us that we need to be grateful for the creatures that give us so much pleasure. It would be wonderful if Rapid Redux won some kind of award or if there is a new Eclipse Award set up for a horse in the lower ranks.

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Sharon — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:49:58 GMT

Kudos and thanks to Rapid Redux and his connections!

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Deb C — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:30:08 GMT

A wonderful list to be thankful for, Alex. I'm so glad you mentioned Rapid Redux. He and his connections really make one believe anyone can have the thrill of a lifetime. I would add only one more; I'm thankful to all of the men and women who spend countless hours and money to be sure our wonderful athletes have a place to go when they can't race or breed anymore.