Published:
March 22, 2014 10:44 am EDT
"It’s very unusual for a mare that has been away from a foal for so long to show affection. When we took her away from him she was very upset so we decided the next day, with more staff on, to put them together and they’ve been together ever since."
On the racetrack, Illusionist was a once in a lifetime performer, with a never give-up attitude. But nobody could have prepared for the battle she’d face as a broodmare – fighting for her life, and the survival of her brave foal.
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