R.I.P Best Mate.

Possibly the greatest horse of the past 50 years who died at Exeter racecourse today.

Such a noble creature who ran like poetry in motion.

Thanks for the two trips to Thailand you helped to fund Mate!!!

Edited November 2, 200520 yr by ProfessorFart

Thank God for that.

I thought you meant George Best, now that would have been a tradgedy.

are you on a wind up?

No wind up. One was a genuine sporting legend who reached the top of his profession and remained there unbeaten. The other briefly hit the top and rapidly sunk into celebrity joke status.

One, a noble and deserving creature, who had lots yet to offer, lies dead; the other, an utter waste of space for the past 30 years thankfully seems to be recovering.

To tell the truth I was more saddened and shocked when I saw this news yesterday than when I heard of Princess Di's death.

People always go on about Arkle - but who among us saw Arkle ? - It was 40 years ago.

The dignified reaction of BM's trainer and Owner was an exercise in stoicism. I shall go to his grave when i'm next in Exeter - maybe later this month.