Topic: Wicklow Brave; a true hero

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August 2, 2019 at 15:07 #1450310
Gingertipster
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Just as much well placed as lucky, to be fair.
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August 3, 2019 at 11:33 #1450423
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Racing for over six years, nearly a million in prize money, 16 wins in bumpers, hurdles, chases and flat races.
A proper racehorse, not many like him.
August 8, 2019 at 23:45 #1450728
honeysdad
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Both Man Alive and Alverton won and competed in decent races Flat Hurdles and Chasing
August 9, 2019 at 00:24 #1450730
befair
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It does make me wonder how those who were much superior over hurdles to Wicklow Brave would have fared on the flat. Faugheen and Annie power in particular would surely have had a big chance in the Ascot Gold Cup
October 18, 2019 at 21:48 #1470750
All Jeff
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I really hope that he can add another big win tomorrow in The American Grand National.
He’s certainly versatile enough, and I will be cheering him on.
October 19, 2019 at 22:27 #1470945
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RIP Wicklow Brave. He took a bad fall at the last when looking all over the winner and sadly, the racecourse have tweeted he fractured his shoulder and has been euthanised. So, so sad 😪
October 20, 2019 at 00:12 #1470953
befair
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Can’t believe this; I’m heartbroken
October 20, 2019 at 09:02 #1470965
Bachelors Hall
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Shame to lose such a talented and honest animal and very sad for those who loved him. Hopefully we can take solace in the fact he died with dignity and compassion while doing something he clearly enjoyed.
Never a dull moment in his life so long may the memories of his compelling career endure!
October 20, 2019 at 12:14 #1470979
Steeplechasing
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They broke the mould after the wonderful Wicklow Brave was born. Condolences to all who loved him. I hope Cheltenham commissions a statue of him.
October 20, 2019 at 21:35 #1471845
greenasgrass
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A sad end to this thread which should have recorded another win on his varied CV. It’ll be a while before we see his like again.
October 20, 2019 at 23:08 #1471854
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Devastating news I still can’t believe it.
So many sad stories especially his groom, Willie Mullins, Nicky Henderson, the public all adored this wonderful horse and it’s just a real heartbreaker.
Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...
October 20, 2019 at 23:16 #1471855
Gingertipster
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Indeed, a sad end to a horse with a real character.
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October 21, 2019 at 21:28 #1472268
Kristaltips
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A beautiful tribute has been written to Wicklow Brave on the Racing Post Website today. Well worth reading:
https://www.racingpost.com/news/comment/thoughts-on-life-death-and-thoroughbreds-after-the-cruel-loss-of-wicklow-brave/405235
October 21, 2019 at 23:36 #1472281
sporting sam
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Thank you Kristaltips for flagging that up.
The writer put heart and soul into that piece, no cliches just a profound love for all things equine.
The jumps touches parts other racing simply cannot reach.
Got to feel for the Mullins yard and Wicklow Brave’s owners.
An appreciation for believing in the horse and giving him the chance to be what he was.
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