It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years (nearly) since Go For Wand died in the 1990 Breeder’s Cup. Today the race named in her honor was run.
That prompted me to write today.
Wanda was one of the best ever. She had heart drive and determination. She never ever quit. She’s gone today because she wouldn’t quit and let Bayakoa past her. Her leg broke 12 strides before she tumbled to the ground that day at Belmont Park. A lesser horse would have stopped. A lesser horse would probably still be alive today. But Wanda wasn’t
a lesser horse.
She was beautiful talented brave. I loved her. I didn’t own her but I admired her greatly. To me she was the epitome of what a racehorse is supposed to be. Many think that Ruffian was the best filly of all time but I think that Wanda rivals her. They were very different types of fillies in many ways but they both shared the downright determination
that marks a champion.
I hope that Wanda is running free in fields today. I would love to see her someday. I can imagine that she challenges those around her and that she does all she can to win. She was one in a million here on earth and I know that she is one in a million wherever she is today.
Liz
| Go For Wand |
| 27, Oct 1990 |
| Liz |