If we're going to have an "In Memory of" thread, let's include the mare named "Thread."
Thread, one of many thoroughbreds to take that name, was foaled in 1991. Bred and owned by Claiborne farms, the daughter of Topsider out of Knot (Majestic Light), excelled on grass, winning the Palisades Stakes and Audobon Oaks, and placing in three other grass stakes. She finished with 6 wins in 18 starts and earnings of $242,133.
Thread stood at Claiborne farms after her racing career. Her most successful offspring was Wend, who won the New York handicap and Audobon Oaks and is now a broodmare herself.
Thread died on May 18, 2011 as the result of a paddock accident. She was scheduled to be bred that day.
http://buttonwoodfarm.blogspot.com/2...-topsider.html
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...er-thread-dies
