September 17, 2006 was the worst Sunday that I can possibly remember; not only for me but for many horse racing fans! Lost in the Fog an American thoroughbred race horse foaled on February 4, 2002 was euthanized, leaving behind sadness in the hearts of his fans due to Cancer.
This champion sprinter was on a winning streak through his first 10 starts of his racing career that includes the Breeders’ Cup. Races across the country and a winning of 11 of his 14 starts gave him an outstanding earning of 978,099 USD, unfortunately, his four year old career ended due to lymphoma cutting his career short, some might say!
Out of Sire Lost Soldier and Dam Cloud Break; this colt was bred by Susan Seper in Florida. His Bloodline was of superior pedigree coming from Sire Lost Soldier winner of 10 stakes and Grand Sire Danzig son of the famous Northern Dancer. Unraced Dam Cloud Break has been at her best at being a perfect broodmare.
The year before he passed, he had won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Sprint Horse.
I remember the day of his first defeat after straight wins at the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on October 29, 2005 when he had finished 7th to my surprise! His comeback in 2006 had started off with second finish at Oakland Tribune Golden Gates Fields Sprints, but I was overwhelmed at his stake record win on June 3, over a distance of six furlongs at Aristides Breeders’ Cup Handicap at Churchill Downs.
It was at the Smile Sprint Handicap at Calder when the favorite came in ninth on a perfect July day that observers suggested that there was something severely wrong with the race horse.
As the news of his ailment was spreading rapidly through his fan groups, it was became harder to avoid the situation! Horse racing fans had put up articles, blogs and shared their grief through fan groups; during that time I remember reading a post about Greg Gilchrist, (his trainer throughout his racing career) –
"It turns out he's been running with this thing inside him this year…It shows you what kind of warrior this horse is."; Wikipedia.
June 10, 2007; horse racing lovers commemorated the loss of their favorite at the first run of the” Lost in the Fog Stakes” at Golden gate Fields in Albany California. The race offered a purse of 75,000 USD open to two-year-old, the first year was won by Imaginary Sailor.
Recent Winners
• 2013 – Skydreamin
• 2012 – Anytime Magic
• 2011 – City Route
• 2010 – Road Ready
While I was doing my search to trace the Lost in the Fog Stakes, I came across the Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes and was surprised not to find relevant information to link the two races. The Lost in the Fog Stakes takes place at Golden Gate Fields in August whereas the Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes happens at Turf Paradise in December.
December 28, 2013 – Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes will be held at Turf paradise and run over a distance of 6 ½ furlongs also for two year old horses; it has had quite a few new horses come up in the racing industry. Let’s look at some of the past winners
Recent Winners
• 2012 – Glancho Kid
• 2011 – Taylors Deal
As a die-heart fan of Lost in the Fog, I was content to find two races honoring the legend! (I am assuming that Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes descends from the legendary horse himself).
Waiting for the Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes, December 28, 2013.
This champion sprinter was on a winning streak through his first 10 starts of his racing career that includes the Breeders’ Cup. Races across the country and a winning of 11 of his 14 starts gave him an outstanding earning of 978,099 USD, unfortunately, his four year old career ended due to lymphoma cutting his career short, some might say!
Out of Sire Lost Soldier and Dam Cloud Break; this colt was bred by Susan Seper in Florida. His Bloodline was of superior pedigree coming from Sire Lost Soldier winner of 10 stakes and Grand Sire Danzig son of the famous Northern Dancer. Unraced Dam Cloud Break has been at her best at being a perfect broodmare.
The year before he passed, he had won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Sprint Horse.
I remember the day of his first defeat after straight wins at the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on October 29, 2005 when he had finished 7th to my surprise! His comeback in 2006 had started off with second finish at Oakland Tribune Golden Gates Fields Sprints, but I was overwhelmed at his stake record win on June 3, over a distance of six furlongs at Aristides Breeders’ Cup Handicap at Churchill Downs.
It was at the Smile Sprint Handicap at Calder when the favorite came in ninth on a perfect July day that observers suggested that there was something severely wrong with the race horse.
As the news of his ailment was spreading rapidly through his fan groups, it was became harder to avoid the situation! Horse racing fans had put up articles, blogs and shared their grief through fan groups; during that time I remember reading a post about Greg Gilchrist, (his trainer throughout his racing career) –
"It turns out he's been running with this thing inside him this year…It shows you what kind of warrior this horse is."; Wikipedia.
June 10, 2007; horse racing lovers commemorated the loss of their favorite at the first run of the” Lost in the Fog Stakes” at Golden gate Fields in Albany California. The race offered a purse of 75,000 USD open to two-year-old, the first year was won by Imaginary Sailor.
Recent Winners
• 2013 – Skydreamin
• 2012 – Anytime Magic
• 2011 – City Route
• 2010 – Road Ready
While I was doing my search to trace the Lost in the Fog Stakes, I came across the Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes and was surprised not to find relevant information to link the two races. The Lost in the Fog Stakes takes place at Golden Gate Fields in August whereas the Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes happens at Turf Paradise in December.
December 28, 2013 – Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes will be held at Turf paradise and run over a distance of 6 ½ furlongs also for two year old horses; it has had quite a few new horses come up in the racing industry. Let’s look at some of the past winners
Recent Winners
• 2012 – Glancho Kid
• 2011 – Taylors Deal
As a die-heart fan of Lost in the Fog, I was content to find two races honoring the legend! (I am assuming that Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes descends from the legendary horse himself).
Waiting for the Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes, December 28, 2013.
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