A black candle for LIF and his people.
I am speechless.
Crying now he was so awesome.
So they cannot remove the spleen after all ?
He is doing his best by the horse, that is all that counts. He turned down all the money offered because he didn’t want anyone to “ruin” him. Chew him up and spit him out - he wasn’t going to let that happen to The Fog. The horse was not for sale. He can be proud to have owned him, known him and that he did the right thing for the horse in the end. While LITF’s life has been short it appears that what he needed always came first, even before the cancer. His owner and connections are a class act.
Now if they were all afforded the same treatment by all trainers and owners, that would be the best of all worlds…
A moving tribute to the Fog and to his owner in today’s San Francisco Chronicle - Finish line comes too soon.
They both captured the imagination and heart of this foggy city some time ago.
Oh My God. That story made me CRY so much.
Seriously, does anyone really think if he had sold the horse that the Aleo would be chuckling all the way to the bank while muttering…suckers? That is just freaking sick and at least in this instance has no shred of truth.
What an awful shame. Is there any chance they might be able to breed him to a few mares in the next few weeks? I know the TB breeding season is over, but surely considering he only has a few weeks at best, they’d short cycle a few nice open mares and try. This horse sounds like a class act. It would be neat to see him leave some offspring.
I was thinking the same thing Daydream: either breed him or at the very least collect him and freeze just in case the JC ever changes its mind?? It would be a shame not only to lose such a great horse but to lose any legacy that he might leave behind in his offspring.
What would the point be? Can’t register the babies. I seriously doubt the Jockey Club will ever allow AI. Even with DNA testing.
I seriously doubt that they are going to bother doing something like that, right now it’s all about the horse, keeping him comfortable and happy not about the owners or the connections.
I agree with daydream that he should have some mares to breed. His genes need to be passed on whether it is a racehorse or a sporthorse.
Any idea how a cancer would start in a young horse?
Sally
Any idea how a cancer would start in a young horse?
Genetics. That’s what pops to my mind. Unfortunate genes that were waiting in the wings since day one. He was never destined to grow old 
I do not think that I would want him collected or used as a breeder in his last days. This being a vicious cancer starting in such a young animal, I would hate to see it end up being passed on to others, even if just a few offspring were affected that would be too many. Sometimes nature has its harsh way of controlling these serious diseases- by taking its victims before they’re old enough to pass it on 
He’s a beautiful animal in his own. He will be missed.
Do you think this would be passed, since everything I’ve read says it’s so rare?
Are both parents still around? I would breed that mare back!
Lost In The Fog Pedigree:
God bless that horse. What a year. It’s just not the kind of news anybody wants or needs. Here’s to a great colt, and let’s hope he goes peacefully and without pain.
I’m with you Seal. Sometimes I’m very troubled by what I read on the web. LITF has dropped enough condition that the owner doesn’t want him paraded in public and the only thing some folks worry about is whether or not he can become a sperm donor in his final days. Amazing.
Some of what I’ve been reading-- elsewhere-- on the fan forums reflects a lack of knowledge about horses in general. There’s this notion that Fog should just be turned out in a field alone or in a field with mares or buddies or something. When the last time he was in a field? When the last time he was in a herd situation? Change is stressful for horses. Isn’t it better for him to go back to the life he knows?
How very sad…
If he is not in pain,are they going to let him live out his life as long as possible?? However long that is?? What is the time frame.
:no: :no: :no: :no:
So very sad…I am just so sick about this!
I’m in the no-breeding camp. Too big a chance of genetics in this cancer, and, quite frankly, why do it when he should just be left comfy and with a high quality of life? It’s a shame, but not worth the chances or vanity.
Why all the great ones?
Which is why he is going home to be with his groom and spend his last few days being pampered and loved on.
Even his trainer said - that he just wanted to get him back to his groom. That that would be the best course of action. Not to let him be euthanized at UC-D alone. Now that is caring for the horse’s emotional and mental health and allowing him to be where he will be relaxed and happy for his last days.
Obviously this horse is loved for who he is.
How very sad for all involved…I have had dogs die of lympho it is very quick…It is genetic in some instances(notably golden retrievers) but not in all…There is no firm genetic research for all breeds or species…The thought that he would be in any condition to be collected or bred is absurd…It is best that he be with his groom and people who truly care about him, and that his last memories be of his favorite foods and his favorite people…I hope all his connections take comfort in the fact that they always kept his best interests in heart…
The last time I was aware of him going out was after the Breeders’ Cup when he went back to Florida, had his shoes pulled off and was given some some rest and relaxation. I fully agree that isn’t as per say what he needs now.
Regarding breeding, I concur that some people quickly lament the loss of a horse seemingly more so from the breeding perspective. A colt actually needs to be trained before he starts his role in the shed. Racing colts are kept in line not to want to act on urges. With a week to go I would think its utterly wrong to want to get something - anything in fact - from him. Be it a vile of his ‘mojo’ or ask him for a quick session.
Harry, by all accounts, would read anyone the riot act if they asked him (even with the best of intentions) to try that. Even under auspices of “preserving his legacy”, he’d say simply: that horse doesn’t owe anyone a g*ddamn thing.
Harry and Greg have other horses of note, Frisco Star and Victorina, who will continue the stable.
Cloud Break, his dam, and Lost Soldier, sire, both are alive so if someone wants to set up another date they can but I truly believe that a horse’s personality and drive are unique, thus there will be only one Lost In the Fog.
