Some sad news to share, racehorse Cigar has passed away today at age 24 - he was one of my favorite horses of all time (as I know he was a favorite for others as well). He was two-time Horse of the Year and a leading money earner when he retired from racing. 

Enjoy his run in the 1995 Breeders Cup Classic

Further details can be found here: Racehorse Cigar Dies at 24