The King Is Dead....RIP Old Warrior.....

[PaceAdvantage]

King's Swan, ruler of Big A, dies at 26
ESPN - 6 hours ago
King's Swan, dubbed the "King of Aqueduct" for his great success at the Queens, N.Y., racetrack, had to be euthanized this week because of complications associated with a leg injury. He was 26.

[cj]

He was a warrior. Pretty sure I remember him winning a race on the first Maryland Million day, the Sprint I believe.

[Figman]

Prior to Richard Dutrow, Sr. does anyone know who the previous trainer or trainers of KING'S SWAN were? H.Allen Jerkens? Richard Nieminski?

[bobphilo]

King's Swan was owned and lovingly cared for by Jean Uhl-Lazio who was his exercise rider and to whom he was given after his retirement. Jean is my brother-in-law's niece so I often got to see the great champ at her farm on family visits. It was always a pleasure to see the big friendly guy - a truly noble animal in every way. I've been in touch with Jean and she greatly appreciates the kind words from everyone on the board.
I'm attaching a photo of King and Jean taken when he was 21.
R.I.P. big guy.

Bob