Scrolling through the Memorial, the names strike a chord in the heart, linger in the mind, as all the promising equines pass through our lives in this grueling sport.
And it’s almost as if the horses strive to live up to their pet names, borrowing the very qualities the words suggest.
Remember these?
Tin Cup Chalice
Apples and Trees
Claret Cloak
Black Gold
Silk Parasol
Lady Lunchalot
Scales of Justice
Yellow Brick Road
Beer Goggles
Candy Smile
The Grey Scholar
Prayer Warrior
Primogeniture
Coffee Crush
Noble Spirit
Notice Me
Tin Grey
Celtic Monarch
Buttonhook
Joy of the Saints
Twiggy
Political Threatre
Wig Wam Wiggle
Gin Cobbler
Cupboard
Grey Willow
Birdette
Saints Be Praised
Game Puppeteer
Book of Excuses
Reach the World
Street Entertainer
Stalk
Blackberry Wine
Circus Star
Solar Deity
The Silver Frisby
Simon Squirrel
Golden Chieftain
Animal Kracker
Seedling
Channel of Love
Stuffed Animal
Endearing
See See See
Lavender Road
Lemon Sundae
Handstand
Cellophane
Soul Searcher
Lampbeam
Veiled Prophet
Save the World
Swim
Grey Flannel
Joker Face
War of the World
Buttonfront
Chimney Sweep
Red Kettle
Equiczar
Candy Pull
Google Me
Smokey Eyes
Headache
Papoose la Moose
Runaway Carbs
Fire Wagon
Eye Wonder
Flibberjibit
Jimmy Legs
Kryptonite
Peaceful Forest
Noble Hero
Dinner Guest
Ancient Tale
Sea of Faces
Pecan Cream
Dream of Angels
Drill Down
Sun Boat
Corridor Queen
Mudweiser
Healing Waters
Quiet Retaliation
Jeremy Cuddle Duck
Bear in the Woods
Button My Shoes
Happy Face
Star Over the Bay
Market Garden
Beekeeper
Puffy Shirt
Cryptodiplomacy
French Ballerina
Trainrobber
Slippery Serpent
Lollipop
Blue Pill
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