Almost Triple Crown: 1999 - Charismatic
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Charismatic is one of histories most underrated race horses. He ran the last 1/4 mile of the Belmont on a broken leg and still finished third. He definitely had his great grandsires heart, if not his legs (the great Secretariat). What a shame he isn't remembered for the great horse he was, so close to racing immortality, he is still one of my favorites and would love to meet him. Thanks for the great videos Carly, I only dissagree with u on 1 point, If Secretariat and ManOwar met 10 times, Cont.
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I say bring Charismatic home NOW! And thank you Chris for saving him! Your own demons may have eaten you alive but you helped save a wonderful horse and that is not something that will be forgotten.
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The Jockey and The Horse. Such a perfect match. It made me tear up when I saw the last portion.
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i don't get this so-called act of compassion that was really nothing more than just a logical step to stop chrsmatc and get off him out of concern for his leg which was the right thing to do and i'm glad he did it. but does it look ridiculous to anyone else when he falls over on to the ground and can barely keep his balance when he get's up kinda sad
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Love Charismatic. What a great horse.
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My OTTB is a son of Charismatic, and it breaks my heart to think that this extordenary animal is in Japan...that is if he is even alive anymore. He is such a special horse, and I think he proved that point when he still finished in the money in the Belmont stakes even though his leg was broken. Being a horse owner and lover the only thing I don't like about horse racing is that there is too much money involved and people loose compassion for the beautiful animals that made them so rich.
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each would win 5
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@carlykaiser Then why do 20,000 go to slaughter every year?
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It was nice of Chris to do that, but it would be better if they just could have shot Charismatic at the place, instead of sending him to a japanese house!! slaughter
Sorry for the bad english....
hcyvonne1 2 years ago
Charismatic is still alive
carlykaiser 2 years ago
I don't know if his alive, but his in japan! Don't believe me? Search: Where racehorses go to retire.
Then you'll see the nasty truth!
hcyvonne1 2 years ago
Okay. He is in Japan. Since Ferdinand they've taken great care of their horses/
carlykaiser 2 years ago