By NM-GRL…
WINX by NM-GRL
She walked on the sand and gazed out at the sea
She faced infinity before her, felt the waves at her feet
She arrived at the course time after time
With the sea in her heart, she skimmed the ground
The waves of sound from the stands filled her soul
A sea of emotions carried her on
…She gazed at infinity, she brought us along….
Thank you, Winx
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In 1973, the times were dark. Then came along a horse named Secretariat, who lifted the nation’s spirits.
George Plimpton commented at the time: “He was the only honest thing in the country at the time, this huge magnificent animal that wasn’t tied up in scandal and money.”
As others said: “Secretariat restored our faith in humanity.”
We have just witnessed the last race of Winx, the Australian super mare. The statistics are easy to find, but she also has given us light during difficult times.
It is fitting that the 2018 Vox Populi Award, which was created by Secretariat’s owner, the late Penny Chenery, was awarded to Winx. This award “annually recognizes the horse whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the general public and gained recognition for Thoroughbred racing. Winx was the top choice among U.S. voters as well as international fans representing a record 60 countries.”
She never raced here, but she touched the hearts of legions of fans who stayed up late many Friday nights to see her race on all those Saturday afternoons in Australia.
She retired sound, strong, and at her peak …You could say that she also had “TWICE THE HEART….”
Born September 14, 2011; Retired at 7 + sound; NO MEDICATIONS
Final Race: April 13, 2019 at Royal Randwick, Sydney, Australia
See:
Winx wins like a queen to complete career that was so much more than numbers
Youtube: Winx Farewell Race – 2019 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Weekend King Racing… Full Race Coverage/Telecast from Channel 7 pre-and post-race
Visit www.secretariat.com
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