BB Wrote:
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> Hey, Strike. There's only so much time you can
> spend reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles,
> and I've had enough with looking at the news for a
> while, so I did a little leg work on the Judge.
>
> You probably know that he was sold to Japanese
> interests for stud duty. He didn't do all that
> much over there (some decent broodmares and he did
> sire a champion steeplechaser), but there's not
> much else to be found on the internet. I reached
> out to a person I'm familiar with on Twitter who
> works in Japanese racing and was able to get the
> following: He was pensioned from stud duty in 1998
> and was sent to an "Old Friends-style" life at
> Shadai Farm. Unfortunately, not long after
> arriving there he had a paddock accident and did
> not survive. Sorry it's not a better story, but
> figured you would want to know.
>
> And Paul, I figured as much, but wanted to be
> sure. Take care, all.

Well, certainly not good news but I didn't think he was still alive at the age of 37. I appreciate your research. I think we all have a horse who just grabbed us by the throat and into the game. He took me beyond just wanting to be a bettor. I can't really explain why. He wasn't the best at the time running against Alysheba, Ferdinand and others. But, he was damn good.