Flightline Stories From Mayberry Farm

[@deborahwebb1589]

I am just a race horse and horse race enthusiast who has never been to an actual race. My late husband taught himself handicapping and good at math so he understood odds. He put himself through college betting on the ponies. When tuition was due, a trip to Aksarben was "due." My dear late John loved the horses, not just betting on them. My fond memory was the visit to horse country in 1968 when Mom and Dad took my sister and me to Kentucky horse country. Went to Calumet, saw Citation in the flesh, and I think the other horse was Needles. Spendthrift was our next stop, and we saw Nashua, Swaps, Never Bend, Creme dela Creme, Gallant Man, Raise A Native, and Sword Dancer. What a day!

[@craftypromise7814]

Definitely, flightline will be the one to remember for many years to come.

[@frantroje3177]

I bet it is a great feeling to see a horse succeed as Fightline has. YES Keep them happy!

[@kobebryant1589]

Flightline was jogging in the Malibu and still runs 7 furloughs in 121:37 WOW

[@clintrichardsonclintfromny203]

I wish all trainers and owners could be like this group.

[@hermanadams6533]

When I first saw Flightline, to me it was evident that he would do great things and that seems to be the case. It would be nice if we could see him run in the Dubai World Cup. When he won the Breeders Cup Classic, they did not post the fractions for the mile and a quarter distance. They seemed to be hung up on the blistering time for the first seven furlongs at 107.99 seconds and even that was not confirmed. I will continue to search for the official fractions for the entire race. Everyone who can should get a look at Flightline because it is a pleasure to watch him at any distance.

[@RacingDownWind]

I was lucky enough to have a set at the Finish Line for the Breeders Cup Classic and witness Flightline's final race.. it was Amazing. What a Horse.

[@freddybadell7601]

Me inmagino pronto grabarán su película

[@user-wm7mp2fl1p]

Flightline is a dream come through but he has become a nightmare for the horses that run against him what a dream come through nuff said

[@shopahauliquewithjacquelin7025]

I look forward to seeing all of Secretariat’s descendants run. 🏇

[@gregoryneel9330]

He has Big Red on both sides 😊

[@samuelwilliams6313]

He is the next great race horse in the talpit line and I looked into his pedigree really deep and found out he has secretariat in his blood line, it's in the 5×pedigree.

[@edgarcapoana6032]

Weekend surprise and terlingua

[@BEHEDETY]

Best Horse today!

[@annemarieandrus3912]

❤❤❤

[@johncleveland1520]

Nearco I one of the best sire that I know of you have to go a long ways back. Sire of Nashullah, Royal Charger, Neartic, Nashullah sire is Bold Ruler

[@bishlap]

don't forget Northern Dancer.

[@johncleveland1520]

@@bishlap No I didn’t is just a long list of great horses.

[@fairalways]

How about this horse, with his last great race putting the period on his career?? !!!!!

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Fun Fake Fact: Runhappy's lesser-known brother, Runcrappy, was a 5k claimer.

[@kayeroskaft9619]

So?

[@kevinpantera4429]

Big money conglomerates ruining racing! I'm all for the Seattle Slews of the world! These huge money horses r no guarantee! God puts speed into horses, end of story!

[@spirituallifecoachinginsti7207]

YOU MAKE THESE HORSES GREAT......WITH REAL LOVE & EXCELLENT TRAINING.....MOTIVATES THEM TO WIN......GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU THERE.....I AM IN SARATOGA NOW.....MY DAD WAS.... 40 PLUS YEARS AT BELMONT - AQUEDUCT...WELL - KNOWN HANDICAPPER.....I WAS AT THE TRACK WITH DAD..... FROM 10 YEARS OLD....I SAW SECRETARIAT WIN ....THE TRIPLE CROWN....I WAS 17.....MY DAD SAID....THE GREATEST HORSE EVER....ON THAT DAY.....BELOVED DAD.... I LOVE & MISS YOU.....1919 - 2008.....RIP.....AMEN.

[@BeveC21E]

She's so right. They HAVE to want to do it! It's like they say, 'you can lead them I water, but you cannot make them drink' it! So true! ❤

[@JDL0427]

So beautifully said.

[@People-Business-And-Ideas]

Its really sad the stars of the sport don't run competitively for 2/3 yrs atleast . It would greatly help the sport. And improve the breed. But, unfortunately $ always comes first...

[@TimesUp777]

Crazy as it sounds Secretariat only raced for 16 months but he raced 21 times. FL raced for 18 months but ran in 6 races. It's not neccesarily how long they race but how many times they race. Even 50 years ago most horses didn't run for 2 or 3 years but they ran more often then nowdays.

[@aileen694]

I read that Flightline had been having hoof problems so if that's partly the reason for early retirement, I'm glad! It means the owners cared about the horse's health, not only stud fees!

[@tiffiniwhittingham7226]

The best horse I have seen in my lifetime of Thoroughbred racing!! John and his barn did an AMAZING job!!

[@davidherringgo]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video , your father Brian sure passed on the love of the baby's to you . I worked Santa Anita when he was there . He sure knew how to train the young ones didn't he .

[@bishlap]

I really love the look of the CITY OF LIGHT horse/colt?

[@blushingsun123]

Tapit is a stud

[@question_it_701]

Pun intended?