[TexasNative2000]

Strange, isn’t it? Winning that Triple Crown would have been HUGH news for horse racing, and it’s all undone by a couple of nails.

[am452]

Strange, isn’t it?

I don't think their was a conspiracy here. Sh*t happens.

[Bernard Marx]

it’s all undone by a couple of nails.

Cause and effect:

For want of a nail, the shoe was lost;

For want of the shoe, the horse was lost;

For want of the horse, the rider was lost;

For want of the rider, the battle was lost;

For want of the battle, the kingdom was lost;

And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

[tcrlaf]

“and it’s all undone by a couple of nails.”

Meanwhile, the only winners were the bookmakers, who pocketed MILLIONS.....

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

"Strange, isn’t it? Winning that Triple Crown would have been HUGH news for horse racing, and it’s all undone by a couple of nails."

His shoes were padded and glued on, no nails are used because of his hoof ailments.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

For want of a nail ... a kingdom was lost.

[Osage Orange]

Yep...hugh an series

[Amberdawn]

“For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost.
For the want of a shoe, the horse was lost.
For the want of a horse, the kingdom was lost.”