I can't remember ever missing the run for the roses but after last year's race,I've lost all desire to see it. Maybe someday that will change. Barbero would have been 4 years old today

I won't be watching either, Marda. Like you, I don't have the stomach for it. I used to love going to the track once in while. I doubt I'll ever go again.

I went to Louisana Downs once. I was bored. I hate to bet. I always think what if i don't get my money back. So i throw my money away on flowers and candles and candle holders that i'll never use.

I still shutter at that poor horse last year.
vickie

My granddaughter was in the stands in Kentucky when Barbaro broke from the gate last year, and she says she will never forget the sickening feeling of that day. She says it was as if noone really understood in the first instant what had actually happened and in the next instant everyone knew what it meant or could mean.

The horse that broke my heart when she went down was Ruffian in a two-horse race against Foolish Pleasure in 1975.

I'll watch the Derby. I LOVE the Derby. I understand that Barbaro's full brother was born this week. Maybe we'll see him in a few years.

Here is a link that might be useful: Ruffian