Horse Racing's fallen stars in 2011

See my recent article posted on Horse Racing Nation under 12thCrown for 2011 tribute at: http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/12thCrown/Remembering_those_we_lost_in_2011_123

Sadler's Wells tribute

It has been over one month now since chef-de-race sire Sadler's Wells died at the age of 30 at his Coolmore Stud home in County Tipperary, Ireland. Yet I have noticed only nominal articles highlighting his unprecedented accomplishments at stud due to the fact his death was overshadowed by the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby. Even though this son of Northern Dancer (who was actually foaled in Kentucky) was known as a European sire, his legacy deserves our attention and respect considering he is to thank for our 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra. Read more at http://www.horseracingnation.com/blogs/12thCrown