Giant Extremes - by Lenny Shulman

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IrishEuroSpy — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:42:01 GMT

This truely is a game of vicissitudes.

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Mike Relva — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:16:35 GMT

SMARIE

Totally agree!

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smarie — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 01:49:55 GMT

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Parbhoo family and all the connections of Giant Ryan. I was watching the race when he faltered and saw briefly that he was down, but NBC chose not to show more. I don't care if a horse is a graded stakes winner or a never-winner. They do not deserve to die on the track or be so severely injured that they are put down later. Racing must do all it can to ensure the safety of all horses and riders on racetracks. Also, I pray for a cure for laminitis, a disease that can come on so quickly and destroys the lives of so many horses. RIP, Giant Ryan.

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Ida Lee — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:10:44 GMT

We lost that beautiful creature Giant Ryan to laminitis the same disease that eventually took our beloved Barbaro. Dr. Richardson has been through this heartache numerous times. The fans of these incredible animals love them too and it's like losing a good friend and in some cases, a beloved friend. RIP Beautiful Boy. We will miss you so much. P.S. We also just lost Yawanna Twist. It gets harder and harder every time you lose one of these precious animals.

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The Deacon — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:29:55 GMT

Lenny: You write with such passion and clarity I wish you would write regular blogs much like Steve does. Maybe you do and I missed them. Keep up the great work, we need you in this business. I love your enthusiasm and voice.........

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Mike Relva — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:12:05 GMT

RIP Giant Ryan

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Dawn in MN — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:11:44 GMT

My sympathy goes out to the owners, trainers, and grooms. Everyone who loved Giant Ryan has my gratitude. I offer my utmost thanks for racing this beautiful horse. Here's to those who spent time loving him each day he was here.

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ksweatman9 — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:49:07 GMT

It never gets any easier to hear about these tragic injuries that befall our thoroughbreds, so sad. God speed to Giant Ryan, my prayers go out to you.

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breeze10 — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:21:00 GMT

Prayers for Giant Ryan and his connections. Ryan is in very good hands, as we all know...can't beat the dedication and expertise of Dr. Richardson.

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scrabble — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:02:09 GMT

I read this evening that the delay is to clear blood clots. That, to me, sounds pretty good. It is a tough injury, but he is still here and being treated.

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Mike Relva — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 03:51:29 GMT

CRIMINAL TYPE, KAREN

Thanks!

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BerttheWonderHorse — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:54:28 GMT

I was at the paddock area and not in my seat when Giant Ryan went down. By the time I got back, the next race was in progress. My friends knew I would freak out because I have followed Giant Ryan the past few years, and didn't tell me what happened (they knew I'd find out soon enough). His connections seem like nice people. I hope they do right by the horse, whatever that may be.

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Karen in Texas — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:54:18 GMT

It was a graphic breakdown, but that outrider was coming ASAP, as slee noted. To make it even more poignant, I read that Giant Ryan is named after one of the children in the family. Dr. Richardson and New Bolton will do everything possible, I'm sure.

Mike----The Paulick Report had updated information a few hours ago. It pretty much said what Criminal Type posted above.

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MRO — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:07:40 GMT

Also wishing the best for Giant Ryan.

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Criminal Type — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 23:21:00 GMT

Mike, Google Giant Ryan, you can read the most recent statement from Dr Richardson @ New Bolton.

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Mike Relva — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:31:31 GMT

Lenny,

Thanks for the read. Have you any any new info regarding Giant Ryan?

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slee — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:27:38 GMT

My thoughts are with Giant Ryan, joining so many others, hoping that the folks at New Bolton can make magic happen.

The break down was brutal to watch, but, in a way, shows how the jockeys and horses are so much more than a "get on, ride, get off" pair. In the head-on replay that NBC showed, you can see Jockey Willie Martinez trying his best to pull him up safely, and then jumps off to one side as Giant Ryan goes down. The outrider is coming up from behind. Did Martinez leave Giant Ryan? Or just stand and watch? No. As soon as Martinez hit the ground he turned around and headed back to his horse, to be there to catch his head as he tried to rise. To try to prevent more damage, to try to comfort him as the strangers in the van came to him.

I wish the people campaigning against horse racing could see that and understand.........

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Barthart — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:00:45 GMT

I'm heartbroken to read the comment from Criminal Type. I've been checking for updates on Giant Ryan daily but had seen nothing further. I will be praying that they can get him turned around. It is so devastating when any horse suffers this kind of injury. Barbaro broke my heart into a million pieces.

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Criminal Type — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:16:29 GMT

I read a little while ago that Giant Ryans surgery is being delayed while they (the vet's at New Bolton's Widener clinic) work on restoring the blood flow to his lower leg. Apparently there is a problem with the blood supply which surprises me not at all. I saw the race, it was brutal. It's always heartbreaking when a horse goes down in a race. Sadly, this is not good news for Giant Ryan. If they can't get the blood flow restored, the surgery is pointless. Sending best wishes to the Parhboos and Giant Ryan.

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Debbiek — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:11:49 GMT

I really hope that Giant Ryan can be saved. He is a good horse and I pray every night for he and his connections.