De Francis Memory: A Huevo

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Frank — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:19:03 GMT

Thanks for weighing in, everyone - I appreciate it.

Good call with Cetewayo, Stanley -- not sure if he was the oldest male, but he's one of just three 8-yo grade 1 winners.

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stanley marcinkowski, Plowville, Pa — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:36:48 GMT

Didnt Michael train the oldest {stallion} to ever win a grade-1 race with Cetawayo?

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da3hoss — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:59:28 GMT

So sad this little horse died at 9...

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Bill Daly — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:23:46 GMT

One of the most remarkable training feats ever! The thing about Dickinson is that you could never count him out in any race. Can anyone think of another more improbable victory than Da Hoss' win in the BC Turf Mile - the second time he won it?? A Huevos story is truly something to behold and it was certainly tragic when he broke down. I would like to see Michael take up training again as he certainly has a singular talent.

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TC — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:15:14 GMT

I remember this horse. I was just starting to get into racing around the time he made his comeback. I didn't fully appreciate how amazing that feat was at the time, which is disappointing. I was intrigued enough to follow his progress though, and I remember anxiously checking the results of what was his last race. Which was one of the first times I had been exposed to such a tragedy in horse racing. He was special because he was seemingly an underdog, though I recall him winning races by huge margins. I don't think there will ever be a horse that had so many angles to him. I'm sure anyone could have found a reason to love A Huevo.

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lobieb — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:24:59 GMT

It was a great race today, however in watching this race and watching Belmont today I have my trepersations for some of the runners. Ah Day is now 6 years old and even if he did come in forth he is not the same horse you could put a bet on and be sure to win. At Belmont, Naughty New Yorker is now 7 years old and has really lost his step. When will the owners of these two horses retire them as I could not stand to see either one of them start going down the ladder to the claiming ranks, let them go out with the dignity they both deserve. There I have said my peace and hope they do the best for these two horses.

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Amateurcapper — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:56:47 GMT

Frank,

I'd forgotten about A Huevo...Michael Dickinson truly was a genius with racehorses.

Don't look now...with Tapeta footings at Presque Isle Downs and Golden Gate Fields, it's the synthetic surface not getting any bad pub. to the best of my knowledge.

Now, Meydan Racecourse in Dubai will have Tapeta surface on the main track which will be front and center with world class racing during the Dubai Carnival and World Cup program.

Is Michael Dickinson just mad? No, he's just a genius!

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stanley marcinkowski, Plowville, Pa — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:41:04 GMT

I miss Michael's training! I followed DaHoss, he was the cheapest of 24 Gone West yearlings sold in his yearling year {$6,000-avg was $120,000?} Hopefully, Michael will get back into training

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Meghan — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:28:52 GMT

I was at Charles Town the night A Huevo broke down...what a horrible blemish on Breeders' Classic night.

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Brian A. — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:36:09 GMT

Well written, I really enjoyed reading this, thanks!

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BELLWETHER — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:59:55 GMT

HES ONE STRANGE BIRD THATS FER SURE...HELL OF A HORSEMAN...WE R GOING TO BLOW HIS MIND ANYWAY!!!...