I cannot sympathyze for star because somehow I just dislike him. I wish Star would just go away and champion would come back. I miss his spirited attitude! Star is just a perfect bum. I mean, Star wins to much. I was thrilled when he lost because he deserved it!! He wins every race except that. I mean that memerably slow race they ran was because of the other jockey. ( at least that is what it said in down to the wire). I think Star should go away from the book series and a new horse should come in, preferably a mare.