RIP Go Between
Go Between and Garrett Gomez winning the 2008 Pacific Classic at Del Mar (Charles Pravata)
Sad news from Payson Park Training Center as 6yo Go Between died after a work out of an apparent heart attack.
A 6-year-old son of Point Given trained by Bill Mott, Go Between won eight of 27 starts, with 13 second- or third-place finishes, while earning $2,908,880. With his trademark late-running style, Go Between also won the Virginia Derby (gr. IIT), Fayette Stakes (gr. III), Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT), Sunshine Millions Classic, Unbridled Breeders’ Cup Handicap, and Cherokee River Stables Classic Stakes.
To me Go Between was a staple of the older horse division, you could almost always count on him to be entered. I always found him to be a wild card that I was never sure how to factor.
Here are a couple of his winning efforts, both from last year. Rest in Peace Go Between, and many thanks and condolences to his connections.
2008 Sunshine Million Classic:
2008 Pacific Classic:
Posted by dana on Jan 13 2009
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Wow, that’s a shame. I always liked Go Between.
I think it is a mistake though to rush him into cremation without doing a more thorough check for cause of death. With so much scrutiny being put on owners and trainers regarding the welfare of their horses, the only way to silence the rabble rousers is to clearly show them it happened due to natural causes.
As long as they have nothing to hide, running a few more tests will save the connections of Go Between a lot of second-guessing from the media and other interests in the long run.
Yeah, I noticed that too and agree. It’s indeed curious.
Such sad news. My condolences to his connections. And Indyanne was euthanized as well, according to TDN. A very sad day.
UGH! How awful.
I’m afraid to ask but has there been any update on Springside, I’ve been wondering about her.
Total bummer. I really liked this horse. That Pacific win was so gutsy.