Comments for May and some pictures from my last trip to KY

Please post comments for May here. From my trip last weekend, I posted a few pics from the KHP, and Churchill Downs.

April 2009 Comments

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John K

Phil Marino - John Henry's First Trainer

Thanks to Tammy S in KY, for use of the photos.

Phil Marino, John Henry's first trainer, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009. Steve Haskin wrote a nice article regarding Phil; the link is copied below.

http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/archive/2009/03/03/Phil-Marino-Remembered.aspx

March 2009 Comments

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February 2009 Comments

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John K

January 2009 Thoughts

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John K

December 2008 Comments

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John K

From Bob C in PA

From Bob C in PA, the card is on John's grave. Thanks Bob!

A Few Pictures from the KHP on October 21, 2008

A few pictures from my trip to the KHP on Tuesday October 21, 2008.

In Memory

Photos from the Dedication of John's Statue - October 8, 2008

Here are a few photos from the KHP at today's dedication. Thanks to Elizabeth in KY for taking and sending me these pics to post on John's blog.

October 2008 Comments

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John K

September 2008 Comments

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August 2008 Comments

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Dr. John

July 2008 Comments

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John Henry Memorial Stakes Race Trophy

In anticipation of the soon (we hope!) to be named John Henry Gr 1 stakes race, Bob C has already designed the trophy to be presented to the winning horse.

Thanks Bob! John will be proud!

Dr. John

John's Statue

Shelley is making excellent progress on John's statue. These photos were taken Saturday June 28, 2008.

John Henry Memorial Adoption Fair

Pictures from the 1st JH Memorial Fair held at the KHP on Saturday June 28, 2008. About 400 people were in attendance for this worthy event.

June 2008 Comments

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A Reminder from Bob P

Everyone,

A good reminder from Bob P.

John's guestbook is still open and photos and memos can still be posted.
http://www.legacy.com/Kentucky/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=95833612

Also Chicago Barn to Wire has a nice John Henry page with a lot of links.
http://www.barntowire.com/Gallery/Gallery-JohnHenry.html

The link to Lydia Williams Shedrow Memorial to John.
http://theshedrow.com/gallery/johnhenry

Just so no one will forget him..................
Bob P.

Thanks Bob!

Dr. John