To Nick Zito, you know what's the most heart-wrenching thing is I've seen in sports?
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Commentator, right, with John Velazquez aboard, celebrates in the winner's circle after winning the 66th running of the $500,000 Massachusetts Handicap at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Mass., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008. Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito, far left, is and owner Tracy Farmer, third from left, look on.
In this July 26, 2008 file photo, Commentator, with John Velazquez aboard, wins the 81st Running of The Whitney horse race at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Suffolk Downs' zero-tolerance toward horse slaughter has saved dozens of animals and had an unintended benefit on the track as well: Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito is bringing speedy 7-year-old Commentator to the Massachusetts Handicap this year, in part because of his support for the policy.
How would you like to see Commentator hauled off to slaughter? ... The NTRA doesn't get Nick Zito's vote. It's either right or wrong. Just say it's wrong.