The Retirement of Top Bunk

Top Bunk is an 11 yr old thoroughbred racehorse. He earned over $575,000 and was in the money 67% of the time. He enjoyed racing at high level claiming and allowance races. Now he's racing at the lowest levels and not finishing in the money. His friends that have been following took up a grass roots effort to raise the money to purchase him so that he may retire from racing with dignity. This video is the story of his retirement.

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• racehorse
• horseracing

[lovetheponies]

I was one of the John Henry fans that made a donation for TOP BUNK! This video brought tears to my eyes...When I look at post position numbers I always look for my favorite (lucky number) #8. That was Topper's last racing number. To me this is infinity! It is a never ending number. God bless you, God bless "Bunkie". John Henry DOES look over his fellow gelding friends! :-)

[jhracefan]

Another John Henry fan that donated to Top Bunk's "retirement fund". Great video & wonderful job by all who envisioned this & made it happen!!! God Bless and always watch over you Top Bunk and God Bless everyone involved in getting you to your much deserved retirement.

[bleachman93]

WOW! Thank you everyone who helped give Top Bunk a home. It would be terrific if you could use Top Bunk's story for a film fundraiser to help other horses.

[wendyu1]

Your prayers meant alot! We used every prayer we had on the day of the race!! What a nerve wracking day that was.  Thank you so much for your support. It meant more than you'll ever know.