While I was traveling earlier this week, I learned of the passing of the great racing thoroughbred War Emblem. War Emblem was the surprise upset winner of the 2002 Kentucky Derby, then followed it up by an equally impressive win two weeks later in the Preakness Stakes. His Triple Crown chances were doomed, however, when he stumbled out of the starting gate at the Belmont.
This photo was taken during my March 2019 visit to Old Friends Equine Center in Georgetown, Kentucky, a retirement home for champion thoroughbreds.
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