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Open Letter To Three Chimneys Farm

The decision to scratch Great White behind the gate at the Kentucky Derby was the wrong decision.

“I’m sure the horse is shook a little bit, but it didn’t appear like he thumped his head on anything …” -Jerry Bailey

Horses suffer falls harder than that while playing out in the field!

The Sport of Kings is the sport of champions- a competition showcasing the unity between horse and man.

Scratching Great White is a black eye inflicted upon an already beaten-down industry!
Horseracing has genuflected to the fascism of bureaucratic red tape in the guise of “safety”.

Greetings, Fellow Horsemen,

While witnessing the scratch of Great White behind the gate during post time of the running of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, I vehemently disagreed with the decision to scratch him!
I was greatly appalled, heartbroken and stricken with grief for our beloved sport!
I mourn over your loss! The whole team of Three Chimneys Farm has been deprived of being able to reap the rewards of its work: the stall muckers, the grounds keepers, assistants, foremen, secretaries, investors (and all of the little people who nobody’s ever heard of whom keep the Operation running smoothly,) the efforts of Thoroughbred Conditioner John Ennis and of Journeyman Jockey Alex Achard.


‘Tis a Great Loss to Three Chimneys Farm!
‘Tis a Greater Loss to Horseracing!

‘Tis an unaccountable Void in History’s Great Record Book!

The decision to scratch Great White pierced the thin veil of truth and integrity which protects the Sport of Horseracing!

Question:

What part of Great White’s body did the Vetrinarian claim there was not enough time to evaluate at that moment in time? His head? An ankle? Which part?

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