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Was so saddened to hear the news today

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoro ... uthanized/

RIP Poor little horse. He had so much talent!

Oh, dear. What a tragedy. So young with so much promise. R.I.P. and condolances to the connections and fans.

I was shocked to see that on BloodHorse and at DRF earlier today. Heartbreaking, and a terrible shame.
I didn't really know that much about him until the Kings Bishop, but I sure took a shining to him after that brave race.
Poor guy seemed to have a bit of trouble on the turns, but took off like a rocket on the tangents. He was still learning,
and from one of the best teachers...

Condolences to Mr. Shirreffs, and to the Mr. and Mrs. Moss, and to everyone who took care of him.

RIP MENTOR CANE


WarBiscuit

I was waiting for the In Memoriam thread to be restarted but here is as good as any.

To say I am heartbroken is not enough... Just devastated. I loved this boy.. And thought he was going to be John's next star... And a sprinter at that! A life cut way too short...

Backside 55 has so many wonderful pictures put up of Mentor Cane. He was such a pretty guy. This is just heart-breaking.
https://www.facebook.com/Backside55

So gorgeous , so young , many tears ,RIP !

Man, what awful news. Thanks to those who posted photos of this gorgeous guy. RIP Mentor Cane.

So so sad. What a beautiful, talented boy. So much potential there. Definitely once of the tougher losses lately, though they are all tough.

What a handsome boy he was, and coming along so well - and then this. RIP Mentor Cane, and heartfelt condolences to all your connections and fans.

Truly tragic. Such a gorgeous horse with a ton of potential, that as happens too often, will remain untapped ...

Here's a really great pic a friend of mine took of Mentor Cane back in his SoCal days ...

Boy he was a handsome thing wasn't he?

I first became aware of this gorgeous horse when he ran in the King's Bishop: He stood out because of how beautiful he was and he ran a really good race. His name is also unusual. When I read he broke down and was euthanized I felt heartbroken. So much potential. I feel so very sad. RIP. Condolences to his connections who I know must be heartbroken.

A blaze of glory on your nose
Richness of talent and so much hope
We will miss you Mentor Cane

Power and grace in each step
Strength and drive with each breath
We will miss you Mentor Cane

A gallop moving like the wind
The shutter's click his loyal friend
We will miss you Mentor Cane

Determination in his eyes
The heights of heaven where he now strides
I will miss you Mentor Cane

Thank you for those words, Man o Taz. I wish that Shirreffs would move his string elsewhere. But, of course, I realize, breakdowns can happen anywhere.

Catalina wrote:Thank you for those words, Man o Taz. I wish that Shirreffs would move his string elsewhere. But, of course, I realize, breakdowns can happen anywhere.

You are quite welcome and I wish the NYRA would take better care of their race tracks.

I am glad Mr. Shirreffs is in the east so I can see more of his horses in person.

Man o Taz wrote:

Catalina wrote:Thank you for those words, Man o Taz. I wish that Shirreffs would move his string elsewhere. But, of course, I realize, breakdowns can happen anywhere.

You are quite welcome and I wish the NYRA would take better care of their race tracks.

I am glad Mr. Shirreffs is in the east so I can see more of his horses in person.

What are your suggestions? I'm curious to know what you think they're doing 'wrong' right now, and what they can do better.

Man o Taz wrote:

Catalina wrote:Thank you for those words, Man o Taz. I wish that Shirreffs would move his string elsewhere. But, of course, I realize, breakdowns can happen anywhere.

You are quite welcome and I wish the NYRA would take better care of their race tracks.

I am glad Mr. Shirreffs is in the east so I can see more of his horses in person.

That remark is untrue and dumb. You should delete it.

Catalina wrote:Thank you for those words, Man o Taz. I wish that Shirreffs would move his string elsewhere. But, of course, I realize, breakdowns can happen anywhere.

Does this mean that Shirreffs wouldnt have sent a sore horse out to the track every morning to train if he had been on the west coast still?

This is not a great photo by any means but I took this at saratoga when we were lucky enough to see Mentir Cane in person. Man, he was a gorgeous boy. RIP Mentor Cane.


Sigh - can't seem to get the photo to upload. I see it in the draft, but not in the post. Help!