Death
On 20 December 2005, Rooster Booster collapsed during a routine training session in preparation for a run in the Christmas Hurdle and died from heart failure. The Independent described him as one of racings "most cherished champions", while his regular jockey Richard Johnson said "He gave great pleasure not only to myself but to the owner and to everyone connected with him".
Read more about this topic: Rooster Booster (horse)
Famous quotes containing the word death:
“Your father was ever virtuous, and holy men at their death have good inspirations.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“It is not death therefore that is burdensome, but the fear of death.”
—Ambrose (c. 333–397)
“half-way up the hill, I see the Past
Lying beneath me with its sounds and sights,—
A city in the twilight dim and vast,
With smoking roofs, soft bells, and gleaming lights,—
And hear above me on the autumnal blast
The cataract of Death far thundering from the heights.”
—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1809–1882)