I’m a real sucker for a come-from-behind story with horses, and racehorses often give you that possibility for the fairy tale ending. They can show you the kind of grit that brings tears to your eyes, and they can also completely dash your hopes with seconds to go before the finish line. Earlier this year in June of 2013, 10 year old Calidoscopio, made an unforgettable move in the Brooklyn Handicap. As the only South American bred and trained horse to win the Breeder’s Cup Marathon last year, he has a habit of going from very last to very first. However, this particular race was a bit much, even for him, as he was 25 lengths behind the field at one point, and he was racing in the mud. Unfortunately, he came off this final race with a bit of heat in his leg, and has since been retired, but one cannot deny the heart on this horse!
