Voorhee's Ballad

re: Voorhee's Ballad

Michael Nikolic — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:49:43 GMT

Thank you all for sharing your thoughts. Too many horses like Voorhee's Ballad fall away, without anyone but their connections remembering.

If in my small way, I can help keep Voorhee's Ballad and his cohort from being just another yellowed pp in the DRF, then I will consider it a good day.

re: Voorhee's Ballad

GreyK — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:23:46 GMT

I watched the race on television, saw him stumble and heard about the entire tragedy on another blog. For once I was glad the cameras cut away. Thanks you for telling his story. I won't forget Voorhee's Ballad, not ever. I hope he's running in horse heaven with Wanderin' Boy.

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txhorsefan — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:14:43 GMT

From your elogquent eulogy, which I first read on your blog, I will always remember Voorhee's Ballad. As you say, it is a game I love and hate in the same breath and even though your words brought me to tears, I thank you.

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Tammy — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:53:41 GMT

Voorhee's Ballad's Groom, Trainer, Owner and a legion of racing will never forget you Mr Nikolic.

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Abbie Knowles — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:50:30 GMT

A fascinating article and your account of Voorhee's Ballad's last race made me cry. These horses give so much, and even if it was only instinct, it was still heart rendingly courageous just as you wrote it to be! May he live on in the memories of those who loved him.

I know these tragedies put people off racing, but the rest of the article showed how the sport can fire the imagination and hook practically anyone. We need to concentrate on these positives whilst not forgetting the sacrifices made by the horses and jockeys.

Thanks very much for a wonderful article.

God Bless

Best wishes

Abbie