Personally, it was more of an attempt at good publicity to keep him alive and not take a shot at horse racing in general. At the time, he was considered a threat at the Triple Crown. I remember watching a show and they were taking shots at horse racing in general at the time, but it kinda...
16 lbs that is a fat cat, I got one about the same size and she just sleeps all day, but every once in a while she gets a wild hair and just goes tearing through the house back and forth a couple times. ;D
i know someone who bought rights, but you have to pay I think around 18k for a clone. From what I read there is a better chance that it could have medical problems or a shorter life.
But, in reality it comes down to what you breed it with. I guess you could start cloning the perfect heifer...