Create Your DRF Account
New to DRF?
Everything you could possibly
need in one place
Register
Don't have an account? Register Here
DRF Logo
01/29/2009 2:12PM

Badger Pluto, 1999-2009

By Steven Crist
  • Print
Tweet
Email

DSC00016 

Badger Pluto, a beloved companion, accomplished racer, and poster boy for greyhound adoption, died this morning due to complications stemming from bone cancer. He was 9 years old.

The black son of Minaki Zeke and Iron Episode, and a great-grandson of champions Downing and Rooster Cogburn, was born Oct. 18, 1999, in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. He raced for two years at Plainfield Greyhound Park in Connecticut and was a frequent winner at the Grade A level. He was retired and relocated to Hempstead, N.Y., in 2002, and later appeared in promotions encouraging the adoption of retired racing greyhounds.

He is survived by three known littermates: Badger Popeye, his constant companion since his own retirement in 2004; Zeke (formerly Badger Blimpy) of Hicksville, N.Y.; and Josie (formerly Badger Olive Oyl) of Atlanta, Ga.

Badgecoat

  • Print



Most Popular

  • Stories
  • DRF Products
  1. 1.
    Wondrwherecraigis takes them gate to wire in Fire Plug
    Posted 01/29/2022 04:45PM
  1. 1.
    10-Card Formulator PP Plan
  2. 2.
    10-Card Classic PP Plan
  3. 3.
    DRF Plus One-Month Subscription
  4. 4.
    DRF Digital Newspaper
  5. 5.
    DRF Clocker Reports
Syndicate content Subscribe to this blog

DRFLogoFooter
DRF.com News Search
  • Horse Racing Events
    • Saratoga Meet
    • Kentucky Derby
    • Fountain of Youth Stakes
    • Preakness Stakes
    • Belmont Stakes
    • Triple Crown
    • More
  • Horse Racing News
    • Race of the Day
    • Track News
    • Top Headlines
    • Race Previews
    • Race Recaps
    • More
  • Tracks
    • Churchill Downs
    • Gulfstream Park
    • Belmont Park
    • Aqueduct
    • Saratoga
    • More
  • Handicapping & PPs
    • DRF Classic PPs
    • Formulator PPs
    • TimeForm US PPs
    • Daily Racing Program
    • DRF Picks
    • More
Get our free Newsletter, DRF Morning Line

Free Race-of-the-Day video analysis & PPs,DRF Bets Gameplan Play-of-the-Day, all the latest racing news and more.

Sign Up for Newsletter
  • Bet Now
  • Purchase PPs
  • DRF Sports
  • About
  • Betting 101
  • Handicapping 101
  • Help Center
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Policies
  • Sitemap
© Daily Racing Form. All rights reserved
Download DRF Bets on your smartphone
Don't miss the break! Follow DRF
© Daily Racing Form. All rights reserved