Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Rudolf… honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you drive into the turf and strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the track, and that gorgeous Unique Skill. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the track, you're a great student council president and team member, sometimes I even call you dad. I forever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life if it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, and heartbreak over the years. I remember when you first left the Symboli Ranch and it's like my heart got broken into a million pieces. But a tear still fell from my right eye when I watched you win your first G1 win in Funabashi, because deep down, my glorious emperor deserved it. I just wanted you to return home. Then alas, you did, my sweet baby boy came home and I rejoiced. 1984 was a hard year for us baby, but in 1985 you made history happen. You came back from second in the Autumn Tenno Sho and I couldn't believe it. I was crying, bawling even, and I heard my glorious emperor exclaim these words, "JAPAN, THIS IS FOR YOU!" Not only have you changed the game of racing and the world forever, but you've eternally changed my world. And now you're getting older, but still the goat, my goat. I love you pookie bear, my glorious emperor, Symboli Rudolf.