Well,

I certainly missed this little tidbit obituary of a couple of years ago, as I thought top racehorse and leading sire Lyphard had died a long time ago.

Incredibly, he lived to the ripe old age of 36 before being euthanized two years ago next month, which means he must have been one of the oldest thoroughbreds ever recorded, certainly the oldest top-flight racehorse and sire on record.

At least that I am aware of. I had long believed Gallant Man, who lived to be 34, was the oldest. He was certainly the oldest American classic winner on record.

John Henry could well outlast them all at the rate he is going.