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Old 01-04-2014, 08:15 PM   #46
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http://www.pedigreequery.com/caixa+eletronica

I went to this pedigree website as soon as I saw the tweet about accident this morning and someone there had already written a career summary and short obit. (Tap the little "i" in the circle next to the horse's name to view). I've been thinking about this all day and was glad-in-sadness to see I am not alone.

I had wondered why this horse wasn't at stud at his age. Perhaps he was infertile, or just the type who was frustrated except in training. I do not believe he would not have been kept racing at 8-1000K claiming levels. Doesn't really matter at this point, because he was a throwback stakes horse who was still competitive at the time of his death.

We should treasure the memories of the tough ones who seem not to age just like we treasure the brilliant ones who only have a few races. And all the rest too, even the slowest maidens who probably should be pleasure mounts after a few tries.

It's nice to know this horse was well loved and respected.
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:28 PM   #47
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Very Sad news...

Just thinking about Caixa Electronica and Saginaw and the "battles" they had this past Summer.

Now, they are together again.


R.I.P. and enjoy "your wings".
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:35 PM   #48
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Look, I qualified the statement exactly that way if you actually read it!

But there comes a point where the longer you go, the greater the chances of something bad happening. This horse had done more than enough even if soundness was not a factor in his demise.

You should have quit while you were behind. I have grown to expect inane stuff from you, but this is even bad for you.

So, let me get this straight, this horse that has shown nothing if not soundness, should have been retired because the longer he raced the more likely it would be that he was killed in a freak accident? I hope for your sake you simply posted without thinking.

Caixa Eletronica was a wonderful racehorse. It is a particularly sad day for racing fans.
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:45 PM   #49
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I've got a ten year old car that is in perfect shape. I guess I should retire it
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:46 PM   #50
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Late edit

"I do not believe he would <x>not</x> have been kept racing at 8-1000K claiming levels."

Meant to say I do believe he would not have been allowed to race after showing an inability to compete at high level racing. I should have caught this but I was a little verklempt while writing.

Don't want want to be misunderstood in this case.
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Old 01-04-2014, 08:51 PM   #51
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"I do not believe he would <x>not</x> have been kept racing at 8-1000K claiming levels."

Meant to say I do believe he would not have been allowed to race after showing an inability to compete at high level racing. I should have caught this but I was a little verklempt while writing.

Don't want want to be misunderstood in this case.
Totally understood and I agree . I believe he was for his connections ,
very special and to his many followers too .
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Old 01-04-2014, 09:39 PM   #52
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Today in racing history:

From About.Com horse racing forum:

Jan. 4, 1946: Canadian-born jockey George Woolf, known as the "Iceman" for his coolness in the saddle, died after falling head first from his mount, Please Me, during a race at Santa Anita Park the previous day.

He was 35. During his career (1928-1946) Woolf had 3,784 mounts, 721 wins, 589 seconds and 468 thirds, with earnings of $2,856,125.

Since 1950, Santa Anita Park has annually presented the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award to a rider who demonstrates high standards of personal and professional conduct, on and off the racetrack.

RIP Caixa Electronica
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Old 01-04-2014, 09:53 PM   #53
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Throwback steed

Caixa Electronia was my favorite horse in training. So sorry he had to leave the temporal world in such a cruel way. He really was something special and cut accross the grain of the times. He will be remembered very fondly.
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:08 PM   #54
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It would be nice if we honored the fallen horse by at least taking the time to make sure that we spelled his name right.

Warriors deserve as much...IMO.
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:38 PM   #55
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From http://www.pedigreequery.com/six+drivers

"January 4, 2014: Died of a neck fracture after breaking loose and colliding with another horse, Caixa Eletronica, during training hours at Belmont. Both horses were killed instantly."


If the 'killed instantly' is accurate which I have no reason to believe it's not then at least neither horse suffered. So sad. RIP to both of these horses.


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Old 01-05-2014, 12:12 AM   #56
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One more point. Caixa Electronica was a horse not a gelding. We could use more like him. He shoud have been the linchpin in all future breeding programs.
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Old 01-05-2014, 12:25 AM   #57
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Daddy died this year too

Another hard knocking horse, Arromanches who was Caixa Electronica's sire died earlier this year. May they both enjoy their time in horsey heaven, father and son.

http://www.drf.com/news/indiana-sire...es-dies-age-20
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Old 01-05-2014, 05:45 AM   #58
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Caixa Electronica

I am sending an email to Steve Byk and will request he post the link
from his archives which contains a discussion he had with Michael
Repole last year. I'm sure it will bring a smile(and/or tear) to
many of you when Mike details his heated discussions with Todd
prior to entering Caixa in the Charles Town Classic.

This interview, in my opinion, highlighted the respect between the
owner, trainer , and equally as important to our warrior,
Caixa Electronic



Rest in Peace Caixa Electronica.
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Old 01-05-2014, 07:52 AM   #59
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So sad, may they both RIP.
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Old 01-05-2014, 09:31 AM   #60
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This is why its easier to be a bettor over an owner. I see theres a whole thread on the subject. If you love this game and want to see what REALLY goes on......you gotta be there in the morning when the track is at "work". Once that "alarm" goes off because of a loose horse.......its a life and death situation with possible accidents around the entire track. Like any sport this is a rough one, maybe the roughest, life and limb are part of the "gamble". I'm a bettor, the track may extract some of my money when i lose. For the people that ride, train and own, often this game can extract a "pound of flesh." For Mike Repole owner, Island Wind Racing (Evan Gewirtz) and the riders Carlos Castro (broken pelvis) and Julio Pezua...theres no "mythical million dollar bankroll" they are dealing with the harsh reality of racing. This is why i get pissed when so called "journalist" diss this game as a bunch of cheaters........one guy is getting "reconstructed" in a hospital, another is dealing with "the Accident" and two organizations are surely crying today as they deal with the death of 2 beautiful animals that they had invested their money, heart and souls in. I feel bad for them, but if i lose a few bucks....i get to go home. Once you become part of this game as an actual participant....it owns you. Theres no avoiding what these people are dealing with this morning. These "jackasses" that constantly diss racing won't be sitting with these folks today. I hope everyone involved recovers from this tragedy, people on the "outside" often don't understand this is way beyond "money" and making money by cheating. The great majority of people do it because they love it and love the animals. Some of these people that write these stupid stories about racing, should be forced to observe some mornings at the track..when most are not even awake yet..7 days a week, 365 days a year.......these people work their asses off and there is danger around every corner. Yeah, thats what its all about....they are all cheaters........F you too is what i say......you are not in their shoes this morning.
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