Remember When (AUS)

Bay Mare 2002 - 6/12/2008, by Encosta De Lago ex Blessed Halo
Trainer: Darryl Dodson at TELOPEA DOWNS
Owners: Philip Starr, Bloodline Services Encostahalo, Philip Starr Bloodline Services Chocolate, JM Brand
28 2-1-7 $24,300 Stakes AU
Stawell ~ 2000m 0-68
Collapsed and died near the 1200m mark, Stawell Races 6th of December, 2008.

Buncha Keys (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2004 - 12/12/2008, by Telesto (USA) ex Heavenly Flyer
Trainer: John Keys at Wesley Vale
Owners: A & T Keys
15 1-0-1 $10,486 Stakes AU
Devonport ~ 1175m Class 1
Went amiss at the 500m mark and pulled up by jockey. Suffered a broken near hind leg and was euthanased on track, Devonport 12th December 2008.

Hit the Post (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 - 10/12/2008, by Filante (NZ) ex She's a Pirate
Trainer: Tom Higgins at PORT MACQUARIE
Owners: TJ Higgins, WV Boyd
44 4-2-6 $34,100 Stakes AU
Rosehill ~ 2400m
Fell near the 300m mark in the straight, fractured his off hind pastern and was later euthanased, Rosehill Races 10th of December, 2008.

Eternal Dancer (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2002 - 1 /12/2008, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) ex Intermezzo
Trainer: Jeremy Sylvester at CESSNOCK
Owners: GR Martin, CM Yung
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Port Macquarie ~ 1200m Maiden
Broke down badly at the 800m mark, fractured near fore humerous and euthanased on track, Port Macquarie, 1st of December, 2008.

Star of Mookta (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 28/11/2008, by Mookta ex Starround
Trainer: ????
Owners: TN Beaton, DP Melbourne, MB Reeves, PD Smith, U McKeever, RJ Walker, CW Melbourne, SB Nolan, MP Nolan
16 2-0-0 $8,227.00 Stakes AU
Hamilton ~ 1400m 0-62
Star of Mookta (AUS) broke down at the 600m mark and was retired from the race. He was euthanased as a result of his injuries, Hamilton 28th of November, 2008.

Zambane (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 - 22/11/2008, by Gambade ex Zidane's Gold
Trainer: Sharon Miller WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Owners: SL Miller
28 6-2-3 $117,504 Stakes AU
Tattersals Cup (LISTED) ~ Ascot 2200m
Talented galloper Zambane (AUS) was euthanased on the weekend after running 9th in the listed Tatts Cup at Ascot, after rupturing his near fore tendon, November 22nd 2008.

Siege (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 21/11/2008, by Legal Opinion ex Breathless Charm
Trainer: Adam Ivor at the SUNSHINE COAST
Owners: Golden Hands Racing (L)
16 1-4-0 $12,800 Stakes AU
Sunshine Coast Cushion Track ~ 1400m Class 2
Siege (AUS) broke down near the 200m mark in the straight on the synthetic track and was pulled up by his jockey. He had fractured his leg, and was euthanased on track 21st of November, 2008.

Jugah's Gold (AUS)

Bay colt 2004 - 20/11/2008, by Made of Gold (USA) ex Sivas
Trainer: Tom Cowan at CRANBOURNE
Owners: JG Cowan, DB McKay, JK Pitman, KA Seja
5 0-0-0 $1,350 Stakes AU
Seymour ~ 1600m Maiden
Four year old entire Jugah's Gold (AUS) faltered near the 1000m mark, continued to gallop and finally broke down near the 400m mark in the straight, he was then pulled up by his jockey. He was later euthanased as a result of his injuries, Seymour 20th of November, 2008.

Archie's Joy (AUS)

Brown filly, 2005 - 18/11/2008, by Anglia ex Joyful Jess
Trainer: Trevor Rowe at CAIRNS
Owners: S & J Andrews
7 0-0-0 $800 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1200m 3 year old Maiden
Just turned three years old, Archie's Joy (AUS) copped some major interference and bumping from other runners in racing. Post race it was discovered she had sustained a major laceration to her near side hock and she was euthanased on humane grounds, Townsville races 18th of November, 2008.

Ooboo (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 15/11/2008, by Fubu ex Folklaucracy
Trainer: Leonard McIntyre at GOULBURN
Owners: LH McIntyre, J McIntyre
16 0-2-5 $9,875 Stakes AU
Gundagai ~ 1400m Maiden, set weights
Still a maiden after 15 attempts, Ooboo (AUS) broke down in the near hind at the 500m mark and fell a short distance later. He had suffered a total disarticulation of the near hind fetlock, and was euthanased on track, Gundagai 15th of November, 2008.

Samakabill (AUS)

Bay mare 2004 - 17/11/2008, by Iglesia ex Spanish Accent
Trainer: Simon Mahoney at CAMPERDOWN
Owners: SW Mahoney, JD Mahoney, A Mahoney
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 1100m filles and mares Maiden
At only her second start, 4 year old mare Samakabill (AUS) broke down and was pulled up out of the race. She had suffered severe leg injuries and was euthanased on track, Warrnambool 17th of November, 2008.

Jettiff (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 12/11/2008, by Jetball ex Tiffany Road
Trainer: K. Sweeney in SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Owners: KM Sweeny, AE Richmond, SM Richmond
11 2-0-2 $8,880 Stakes AU
Gawler ~ 1050m 0 - 68 class
5 year old gelding Jettiff (AUS) broke down at the 500m mark and was retired from the race. He suffered a fractured off fore humerous and was euthanased on track, Gawler 12th of November, 2008.

RIP Sunburnt Land (AUS)

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Special mention today to the lovely, honest horse 'Sunburnt Land (AUS) who was tragically struck by lightning last night in his paddock in outer Melbourne and died. The Scenic (IRE) 5 year old gelding earned almost $380,000 in his brief career, highlighted by a win in the Gr 2 Caulfield Sprint only 1 month ago.

Sunburnt Land (AUS) had been sent for a short spell after finishing third to Swick in last Saturday's Group One Patinack Farm Classic (1200m) at Flemington. At his previous start he finished a luckless third to Hot Danish in the Salinger Stakes at Flemington on Derby Day.

A Group 1 win was not far away for this luckless galloper, however it was not to be with the tragic news this morning. I for one will miss this emerging galloper.

Quarryman (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 7/11/08, by Elnadim (USA) ex Sustaad (NZ)
Trainer: Graham Purdy at ATHERTON QLD
Owners: RM Wanless, LJ Cowell
6 0-0-0 $500 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1300m Maiden
Unplaced after five attempts, Quarryman(NZ) broke down during his sixth career race. He fractured his near side shoulder at the 800m mark and was reitred from the race, and euthanased on track, 7th of November, 2008.

Blood'N'Bone - top QLD galloper broke down ?

Queensland topliner Blood 'n' Bone reportedly broke down at Eagle Farm on the weekend, Saturday the 8th of November, 2008. He suffered a fractured near fore sesamoid, but his status is unknown.

If you know the status of this Brian Smith trained galloper, please let me know.

Air of Vigilance (AUS)

Grey gelding 2004 - 4/11/2008, by Verglas (IRE) ex Jackpot Princess
Trainer: Colin Webster at ASCOT
Owners: P, C & J Bruce, W Holmes, B McDonald, F Conza, J Rajander, LR Green
16 3-1-2 $36,700 Stakes AU
Bunbury ~ 1400m 0-73
On one side of the country, millions tuned in to watch the annual running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racetrack while on the other side of the country, four year old gelding Air of Vigilance (AUS) was quietly euthanased after fracturing his off hind pastern while running, Bunbury 4th November, 2008.
This group of owners may well remember the first Tuesday in November (2008) quite differently to others.
RIP Air of Vigilance

The Darkcee (AUS)

Brown gelding 2002 - 5/11/2008, by Mister C (USA) ex Blue Clay
Trainer: Reg Rowley at the GOLD COAST
Owners: BA Rowley, RC Rowley
26 4-3-2 $ 36,350 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ 1020m Class 5
Six year old gelding The Darkcee (AUS) raced erratically and hung out badly coming around the home turn, he collided with the running rail and suffered severe injuries. He was euthanased on track, Ipswich 5th of November, 2008.

Disturbingly, this is not the first time a horse has suffered serious injuries in this manner at Ipswick Racetrack. There has already been at least one other similar incident in the past few months, which has lead to many trainer/jockeys/owners questioning the safety of this tight track.

Classified Lad (AUS)

Bay/Brown gelding 1999 - 1/11/2008, by Rancho Ruler ex Classified Lady
Trainer: Adam Ryan at Warnambool
Owners: AJ Ryan, CM Ryan, RP Kelly, AE Ryan, B & J Gebert, B & S Howard, PA Kelly
49 2-5-4 $42,726 Stakes AU
Mortlake ~ 1300m 0 - 62
Rising 10 year old gelding Classified Lad (AUS) broke down at the 800m mark and was retired from the race. He suffered a fractured off fore leg and was euthanased on track, Mortlake 1st November 2008.

Conquering Spirit (AUS)

Bay Colt 2004 - 25/10/2008, by Invincible Spirit (IRE) ex Prav
Trainer: Gillian Heinrich at the GOLD COAST
Owners: Heinrich Bloodstock
15 3-1-2 $64,300 Stakes Au
Doomben Races ~ 1200m
Handy colt Conquering Spirit (AUS) broke down behind at the 100m mark in the straight, he was euthanased on track, Doomben 25th of October, 2008.

Amelia's Dream back in action

So nice to see top filly Amelia's Dream back in action, after she fractured her sesamoids earlier in the year!
Read about it here, with photos~

Light Catcher (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 - 18/10/2008, by Cullen ex Switch Belle
Trainer: Graeme Webster (Jnr) at ASCOT WA
Owners: MR Hill, CT Howe, DL Fortune, DS Howe
12 2-0-1 $34,025 Stakes AU
Ascot ~ 1000m 0-79
Dual winner Light Catcher (NZ) broke down at the 600m mark, and was quickly pulled up. He fractured his near hind pastern, and was euthanased on track, Ascot Racetrack 18th of October, 2008.

Master Illusion (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 - 18/10/2008, by Greenlander (GB) ex Intangible (NZ)
Trainer: Les Ross at Eagle Farm QLD
Owners: AK Ford, P Souris, NJ Cumins, JT Clegg, PR Hopes, SF Jenkins, P Laffin, E Forknall
36 7-2-6 $85,150 Stakes AU
Eagle Farm ~ 1200m
Last start winner Master Illusion (AUS) broke down in the home straight and was pulled up near the 200m mark. He suffered a serious injury to his near foreleg and was euthanased on track, Eagle Farm 18th of October, 2008.

Howard (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2001 - 5/10/2008, by Bigstone (IRE) ex Kairoi Majesty
Trainer: Pat Farrell at MUSWELLBROOK
Owners: Mr PM Farrell
21 3-2-4 $29,900 Stakes AU
Muswellbrook ~ 1000m 0-62 Handicap
A winner of his last few races, Howard (AUS) broke down after passing the post at Muswellbrook Racetrack. He fractured his off fore leg and was euthanased on track, 5th of October, 2008.

Ayefel (AUS)

Brown gelding 2001 - 6/10/2008, by Mr Prosperous (USA) ex Scatter The Stars
Trainer: Don Hammarquist (Via Meekathara WA)
Owners: Northern Thoroughbreds
33 5-4-2 $17,365 Stakes AU
Landor, WA
Seven year old gelding Ayefel (AUS) raced in an earlier race on the program (race 3, ran fifth) and then also lined up for race seven, he collapsed and died post race from suspected internal haemorrhage, Landor 6th October 2008.

NOTE: Ayefel (AUS) was also raced at the same track just two days prior on the 4/10/2008, where he finished 4/5.

Blue Tom (AUS)

Grey Gelding 2000 - 4/10/2008, by Kendel Star ex Countess Rose
Trainer: Fre E Smith at ROCKHAMPTON
Owners: Mrs KM Smith
21 2-1-2 $12,180 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ 1000m Class 1
8 year old Blue Tom (AUS) broke down in running, he suffered a fractured near fore knee and was euthanased on track, Rockhampton 4th October, 2008.

Mr Ness (AUS)

Bay gelding 2005 - 7/10/2008, by Untouchable ex Barbela (NZ)
Trainer: Tas Morton at PORT MACQUARIE
Owners: SG Morton, PS Wauch, RJ Laing, JD Sage
3 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU (placed first five twice)
Track Gallop
Not yet officially three year old Mr Ness (AUS) broke down during a track gallop this morning, he shattered a sesamoid bone and was put down, 7th of October, 2008.
*Added by reader, thanks

Alis Myth (AUS)

Bay filly 2004 - 28/9/2008, by Telesto (USA) ex My Kind Of Town (NZ)
Trainer: ????
Owners: W Brown
4 1-0-1 $6,694 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 1100m Class 1
Last start race winner and trial winner Alis Myth (AUS) broke down at the 700m mark, and was pulled up by her jockey. She suffered a fractured near fore cannon and was euthanased on track, Hobart 28th September, 2008.

The Toe (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 27/9/2008, by Sky Chase (NZ) ex Zotuft
Trainer: John Scott at GRENFELL
Owners: WJ Deery, KA Murphy, BA Carolan, AM Carolan, EA Scott
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Grenfell ~ 1400 Maiden
7 year old gelding The Toe (AUS) collapsed and died on return to the yard, after running 10th of 10. He had finished last or near last at each and every one of his four race starts. He died from a suspected internal haemorrhage, Grenfell Racetrack, 27th of September, 2008.

Ussmaka (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 21/9/2008, by Well Protected ex Crystal's Rose
Trainer: Royston Carr at BRIGHTON TAS
Owners: SJ King, MA King, CM King
13 0-0-0 $600 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 2100m Maiden/Class 1
A maiden galloper after 13 attempts, Ussmaka (AUS) went amiss at the 1400m mark and was pulled up by his jockey. He suffered a fractured off hind fetlock and was euthanased on track, Hobart 21st of September 2008.

Solid As A Rock (AUS)

Bay gelding 2000 - 23/9/2008, by Danehill (USA) ex Captiva (NZ)
Trainer: Tony Hess at Bundaburg
Owners: MA Mclean, B Dodson, PJ Sawyer, RS Heritage, TL Carmichael, KJ McIntyre, JS Philps, KJ Parr, PA Broome
32 4-5-0 $64,800 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ Pre Race Accident
Details are sketchy, but Danehill gelding Solid As A Rock (AUS) suffered a serious leg injury upon arrival at Rockhampton Racetrack and had to be euthanased as a result, 23rd September, 2008.
If you have any more information, please let me know.

Come on Strop - any news?

I was saddened to hear today that 5 year old Bite the Bullet gelding 'Come On Strop' was pulled up at Canberrra last Friday 19/9 with a severe tendon injury. He was treated on course and vanned to a nearby clinic for further assessment.
I used to work with the dam of this boy, Cardsino and she was such a lovely mare, I have followed her progeny closely.
If anyone has any information as to his status, I'd really love to know.

Refundable (NZ)

Bay/Brown mare 2004 - 19/9/2008, by Cape Cross (IRE) ex Thelema (NZ)
Trainer: ??
Owners: MJ Casey, J Casey, DP McLennan
6 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Geelong Sand Track ~ 1550m Maiden
Maiden galloper Refundable (NZ) was pulled up near the 300m mark, having suffered a fractured off fore pastern. She was euthanased on track, Geelong, 19th of September 2008.

Horse Racing Memories - well worth a look!

Thanks to Tony for giving me a link to his site, Horse Racing Memories. The site contains tributes to many of our fallen horses which will bring back memories for all. A very interesting site, and well worth a look.

I will add a permanent link to his site in the right hand columns.

Also updated my photo album (link in the right hand columns) with all the action from the Gr1 racing on the weekend, where, again, Weekend Hustler took out the Gr1 Underwood in fine style.

Dusty Samui (AUS)

Bay horse 2003 - 13/9/2008, by Dust in the Wind (NZ) ex Pawnee Princess
Trainer: Jamie Bayliss at IPSWICH
Owners: RJ Bayliss
12 1-0-2 $4,610 Stakes AU
Beaudesert ~ 950m Class 1
Last start winner Dusty Samui (AUS) broke down in the off fore leg at the 350m mark, and was euthanased on track as a result, Beaudesert 13th of September 2008.

Courts In Session (AUS) to lead out field

Popular galloper Courts In Session (AUS), who broke down in the Gr1 George Main Stakes at Randwick in 2006 will be making a public appearance when he leads the field out for the Gr3 Patinack Farm Cameron Hanidcap at Broadmeadows on the 17th of September, 2008.

This retired grand galloper won this very race 2 years ago.

Read about it here

Laughing Water (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2005 - 14/9/2008, by Marcede ex Laura's Luskin
Trainer: John Nisbet at CANBERRA
Owners: PJ Crawford, M Crawford, WG Roser, JJ Crawford, RW Crawford, HM Crawford, LM Johnson
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Queanbeyan ~ 1100m Maiden
Maiden three year old Laughing Water (AUS) hit the rail hard around the 700m mark, during this incident he suffered a severe injury to his off fore tendon and was euthanased on track, Queanbeyan 14th of September, 2008.

Flying Feline (AUS)

Bay mare 2004 - 11/9/2008, by Catbird ex Marillion
Trainer: Stephen Lee at Ballina
Owners: SG Hall, SB Lee, G Joass, B Lewis, R Leskovec, H Leskovec, E Caputo, G Bosse, D Greaves
4 3-0-1 $23,100 Stakes AU
Ballina ~ 1000m 0 - 77 rating
Winner of 3 from 4 starts (including this race) Flying Feline (AUS) collapsed twice in the exclosure after the race, striking her head on the pavement. She suffered severe head trauma and was euthanased, Ballina, 11th of September, 2008.

Looking for interest in taking over the Asia, New Zealand and South African memorials

Due to a lack of time lately and in the coming future Im looking for someone to taken on the job of managing the Racehorse Memorials for New Zealand, Asia and South Africa. You must be willing to commit, and keep these memorials up to date, I do not want them to be allowed to fall into disrepair!


If you are interested please email me for details.

Marron D'Or (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2000 - 29/8/2008, by Dieu D'or ex Al Quomania
Trainer: ??
Owners: HC Plumridge, GR Plumridge
19 4-1-0 $28,200 Stakes AU
Geelong Sand Track ~ 1550m 0-68
Marron D'or (AUS) broke down badly at the 1200m mark, he suffered a fractured off fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, Geelong ThoroughTrack 29th of August, 2008.

In Detention (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 27/8/2008, by Pupil ex Triumphal Queen (NZ)
Trainer: Michael Moroney at FLEMINGTON
Owners: MD Moroney, GS Hale, MJ Watkins, R Bruce, D Bruce
22 3-3-3 $$30,371 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ 3224m Hurdle
Whilst racing on the flat, In Detention (NZ) broke down badly at the 1600m mark and was retired from the race. He was later euthanased as a result of his injury, Moonee Valley 27th of August, 2008.

RIP Juste Momente

Like to make a mention of a great mare, Group one winning Juste Momente who died earlier this month after a bout of colic. The five year old grey won the Robert Sangster Stakes Group I, and earned over half a million in prize money.

The only Group 1 winner by Giant's Causeway in Australia, Juste Momente was one of the most valuable mares in the country and was set to make her stud debut this year.

Mozzies Cozzees (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2001 - 23/8/2008, by Saratoga Springs (CAN) ex I Love Amanda
Trainer: Tanya Parry at JULIA CREEK
Owners: JT Scholes
36 5-4-6 $21,625 Stakes AU
Sedan Dip Dirt Track ~ 1000m weight for age
Having her first start in 15 months, 7 year old mare Mozzies Cozzees (AUS) ran third, but collapsed and died in her tie up stall 15mins after the race, suspected heart attack 23rd August 2008.

Hallway (AUS)

Bay Gelding 2002 - 23/8/2008, by Archway (IRE) ex Yeats' Magic
Trainer: Bede Murray at CONJOLA
Owners: Hoff Pty Ltd
25 4-0-1 $45,890 Stakes AU
Warwick Farm ~ 2400m 0-86
Hallway (AUS) broke down badly near the 1000m mark and was eased out of the race. He was euthanased on track due to the extent of the injury, Warwick Farm 23rd August 2008.

RIP Filante

Notable mention to the passing of one of our great racehorses in Filante, who died on Sunday 17th of August at the age of 16 at Ilala Stud at Scone. More recently known as a sire, Filante captured hearts on the racetrack with a string of Group wins many in record times.

1996 Epsom Handicap (Gr1) by 4 lengths in record time
1996 Chelmsford Stakes (Gr2) in race record time (plus 2nd in a consecutive year),
1996 Cox Plate (Gr1) (2nd to Saintly)
1997 Caulfield Stakes (Gr1) by 2.3 lengths
1997 Warwick Stakes (Gr2) twice, the second time in still standing track record time of 1:21.06s.
1997 Cox Plate (Gr1) (2nd to Dane Ripper)

Filante also ran 2nd in the George Main Stakes (Gr1) twice, Mackinnon Stakes (Gr1), STC Canterbury Guineas (Gr1), and ran third in the AJC Australian Derby (Gr1), Chipping Norton Stakes (Gr1) and in a second attempt at the Mackinnon (Gr3).

LISTON STAKES DAY PHOTOS

On the weekend the exciting horse LIGHT FANTASTIC (affectionally known as 'Fanta') took on and stood up to our champ WEEKEND HUSSLER, making for a top spring here in Melbourne. Armed with my camera I took in the action. For all the action of LISTON STAKES DAY at Caulfield on Saturday please go to my online album here

General Desamm (AUS)

Chestnut colt 2004 - 21/7/2008, by General Nediym ex Paris Blues
Trainer: Stephen Lee at Ballina
Owners: BR Frazer, BJ Frazer, B O'Shanesy, W O'Shanesy, R Frazer, K Frazer, C Crouch, KA Crouch, PW Lawrence
12 1-0-2 $5,813 Stakes AU
Murwillumbah ~ 1510m 0-62
3 year old colt General Desamm (AUS) was on the 'missing' list after he broke down in July. We can now confirm he was euthanased as a result. He broke down in the off fore sesamoids during running, Murwillumbah races, and was later euthanased 21st of July, 2008.

Antrim Road (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 9/8/2008, by Faltaat (USA) ex Buncrana (USA)
Trainer: ???
Owners: JJ Carroll, J Carroll
10 2-3-0 $22,950 Stakes AU
Newcastle ~ 1400m Colts & Geldings 0 - 65
Last start winner Antrim Road (NZ) faltered when placed under pressure in the straight, and he was eased up by his jockey before the finish line. On return to the mounting yard/saddling enclosure he collapsed and died from a suspected heart attack, Newcastle 9th of August, 2008.

Dance The Tune (AUS)

Brown colt 2004 - 4/8/2008, by Moville Dancer ex Clarion's Tune
Trainer: ????
Owners: Doongarra Lodge Racing, Mrs TM Hill, R Gledhill
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Forbes ~ 1100m Maiden Plate
Just turned 4yo colt Dance The Tune (AUS) suffered interference during running, he severed his off fore flexor tendon and had to be euthanased on track, Forbes, 4th of August 2008.

Snowy Mountain (AUS)

Grey gelding 2002 - 4/8/2008, by Second Empire (IRE) ex Industrial Diamond (NZ)
Trainer: Stephen Meadowcroft at PORT HEDLAND
Owners: SA Meadowcroft, FP Meadowcroft
12 1-3-2 $9,070 Stakes AU
Port Hedland ~ 0 - 62 1600m
Consistant gelding Snowy Mountain (AUS) stumbled badly and faltered just before the finish line, and was pulled up shortly after. He suffered a fractured near side humerous, and was transported to the trainers stables with the course veterinarian before being euthanased, 4th of August 2008. He rarely ran a bad race, and even here in his last he crossed the line third after breaking down.
RIP Snowy Mountain

Barabba Sun (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 4/8/2008, by Youthful Legs (USA) ex Prima Donna
Trainer: Dick Leech at DARWIN
Owners: GJ Leech, DA Gebert, WL Thomas, AW Roach
30 8-6-5 $73,900 Stakes AU
Darwin Cup ~ 2000m
Recent Adelaide River Cup winner Barabba Sun (AUS) broke down in the early stages of the 2008 Darwin Cup, and was eased out of the race. He suffered a serious leg injury and was euthanased on track, 4th of August, 2008. His stablemate, Liquid Asset went on to win the race.

Mile High Club (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 1/8/2008, by Good Journey (USA) ex Our Flying Babe
Trainer: Rick Hore-Lacy at CAULFIELD
Owners: RG Hore-Lacy, RS Dalgleish, JM Vaughan, C Pannousi, B Reimann
7 0-0-0 $600 Stakes AU
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Geelong Synthetic Track ~ 2000m Maiden
On his birthday of all days, the well named gelding Mile High Club (AUS) was eased at the top of the straight and pulled up by his rider. He had ruptured tendons in his near hind leg, and had to be euthanased on track, 1st August 2008.

Elle of Pinterry (AUS)

Brown mare 2003 - 27/7/2008, by Durbridge ex Reminded
Trainer: Dennis Pfundt at LONGFORD TAS
Owners: Pinterry Lodge Stud Pty Ltd
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 1200m Maiden
After running 6th of 11, maiden galloper Elle of Pinterry (AUS) collapsed and died on return to scale, from a suspected heart attack, Hobart 27th of July 2008.

Wazzrodin (AUS)

Grey mare 2002 - 29/7/2008, by Buck's Pride ex Digging for Gold
Trainer: Fred E Smith at ROCKHAMPTON
Owners: FE Smith, AR Fenlon
24 3-1-1 $18,150 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ 1100m Class 3
Wazzrodin (AUS) broke down near the 600m mark and was pulled up by her rider, she suffered a fractured near fore cannonbone and was euthanased at her home track, Rockhampton 29th of July 2008.

Twinkle Rhodes (AUS)

Bay mare 2003 - 28/7/2008, by De Shifway ex Perfect Harum
Trainer: Paul Lewis at ORANGE
Owners: CM Rhodes, WJ Rhodes, GL Rhodes
3 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Dubbo ~ 1025m Maiden
In the first race on the card, Twinkle Rhodes (AUS) broke down and was abruptly eased at the 500m mark, she suffered a fractured off fore leg (humeral) and was euthanased on track, Dubbo 28th July 2008.

Any word?

Any word on these four horses seen to break down in the past few days....?

Picture Show - Pulled up acutely lame off foreleg, Port Macquarie 28/7/2008.
Barig - Broke down at 900m mark at Broadmeadows, 26th July 2008
Glimpses - Broke down badly right foreleg, Ipswich 25/7/2008
General Desamm - Broke down off fore sesamoids, Murwillumbah 21/7/2008 *Has been confirmed this colt was euthanased.

Regal Coup (AUS)

Bay/Brown filly 2004 - 26/7/2008, by Regal Shot ex Waalini
Trainer: Ian Fletcher at GEELONG
Owners: MC Harrison, DK Harrison, NW Kane
7 0-1-1 $2,300 Stakes AU
Donald ~ 1000m Maiden
3 year old filly Regal Coup (AUS) broke down at the 800m mark and was pulled up by her jockey, she suffered a fractured near fore pastern and was euthanased on track, Donald 26th July 2008.

Spanish Symbol (AUS)

Bay gelding 1999 - 26/7/2008, by Personal Flag (USA) ex Dancing Senorita (NZ)
Trainer: Tom Hughes at FLEMINGTON
Owners: MV Roach, R Packer, J Pither
64 9-7-4 $379,700 Stakes AU
Moone Valley Hiskens Steeplechase 3712m
~Photo Shrogginet and Spanish Symbol
Accident prone Spanish Symbol (AUS) became the 12th jumps fatality this season when he fell at the fence at the 1300m mark, bringing down Father Patrick who was unharmed. Spanish Symbol (AUS) fractured his off fore leg and was euthanased on track, Moonee Valley 26th July 2008.

Spanish Symbol (AUS) was victorious in the Hiskens in 2007, but had been a problem jumper during the 2008 season. His trainer/owners, Racing Victoria and Chief Steward Des Gleeson have all been under fire for allowing the horse to race without training after falling several times in lead up runs. Here are a few articles regarding the controversy surrounding his race, and ultimate end.
~Article ~Article 2

Three broke down last weekend, any news?

Capri - Pulled up acutely lame off foreleg, Rosehill Gardens 19/7/2008.
Gold King - Ruptured off fore flexor tendon, Gympie 19/7/2008.
Mystery Lullaby - Broke down off fore fetlock, Grafton 16/7/2008

Note: This is not an anti horse racing website!

I get quite frustrated when a few readers automatically assume this is an anti horse racing website. This could not be further from the truth. Your comments will not be posted, please take your opinions to the racing forums.
Horses and racing are my life, help me keep this as a memorial for ALL our fallen horses, so they need not be forgotten. This site is NOT run to provide figures for anti-racing groups, but rather for owners, trainers and strappers to remember thier fallen friends.

Pearl Bird (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2000 - 14/7/2008, by Bluebird (USA) ex Aunty Pearl
Trainer: John Thomas at ECHUCA
Owners: JW Thomas
45 2-12-3 $36,400 Stakes AU
Echuca ~ 1411m Class 2
In the last race on the program, Pearl Bird (AUS) suffered a fatal heart attack after crossing the finish line, she collapsed and died on track, 14th July 2008.

An eventful day at Echuca

Three jockeys were injured, three horses fell and one died in an eventful day of racing at Echuca yesterday. Read about it here.

Optigold (AUS)

Chestnut filly 2003 - 11/7/2008, by Made of Gold (USA) ex Chosen Option
Trainer: Peter Wiggins at CANBERRA
Owners: S Kazanc, A Kocak
8 0-0-2 $2,000 Stakes AU
Nowra ~ 1400m Maiden
Maiden galloper Optigold (AUS) broke down badly in the near foreleg at the 900m mark, and was eased out of the race. She was euthanased on track, Nowra, 11th July 2008.

Golden Drake (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2000 - 12/7/2008, by Hurricane Sky ex Mamma Rossa
Trainer: Garth Tully at BEDOURIE
Owners: G Tully, BW Gundersen, ML Gundersen, KA Tully
48 3-8-8 $44,550 Stakes AU
Mt Isa, Buchanan Race Track, 1200m Class 3
After finishing a distant last, 7 year old gelding Golden Drake (AUS) suffered a massive haemorrhage and collapsed and died on track, 12th of July 2008.

Five broke down this weekend ?

These five broke down in racing this weekend, any news on how they have faired?

Lightly He Goes - Suffered a sesamoid ligament injury, Emerald 12/7/2008 * *Update 12/8/08 Remains in a cast after he broke down. Will not race again but should make a nice riding horse.
Stylish Gaze - Broke down in near fore suspensory, Ipswich 11/7/2008.
Dans D'or - Broke down in near fore tendon, Ipswich 11/7/2008.
Khasahn - Ruptured tendon in off foreleg, Doomben 12/7/2008.
Gurnard - Broke down badly in off foreleg. Canberra 13/7/2008.
*Update 7/5/2010 - Whilst he will never race again he has a lovely pampered life on our farm
with our broodmares and racehorses. He has a beautiful nature and is a
great companion to everyone.

Western Sequel (AUS)

Bay filly 1998 - 20/4/2002, by Old Spice ex Carre D'or
Trainer: ?
Owners: M Giacci, MP Giacci
6 3-0-1 $17,900 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 2000m 3yo Handicap
Promising filly who fell heavily in the straight and suffered a fractured leg in the first race on the program, she was euthanased on track, Flemington 20th April 2002. Later on the same race program, Holy Grail (see memorial) fell in a hurdle and was also euthanased.

Metatron (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 1995 - 29/5/2004, by Good As Diamonds (IRE) ex What A Summer
Trainer: Stuart Webb at CRANBOURNE
Owners: AM Downey, KJ Downey
24 3-1-2 $25,225 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley Hurdle ~ 3200m
In the same race which claimed the life of Mr Fittler (AUS) (see memorial) Metatron (AUS) fell near the 1500m mark and fractured a leg, he was euthanased on track, 29th May 2004.

Major Woody (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 1999 - 29/9/2004, by Woodman (USA) ex Vain Hill
Trainer: ?
Owners: P Green, Z Green, M Biasin
34 4-9-4 $79,275 Stakes AU
Werribee ~ 2830m Hurdle
Hot favourite Major Woody (AUS) fell at the hurdle near the 1200m, he broke his leg and was euthanased on track, 29th September 2004.

Roy The Boy Cash (NZ)

Brown gelding 2003 - 6/7/2008, by Sudurka ex Aiglette (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: M Viskovich, KJ Erbe, BM Lalich
5 0-1-1 $2,927 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1400m Maiden
Short priced favourite Roy The Boy Cash (NZ) collapsed during running at the 75m mark in the straight, he suffered a heart attack and died shortly after, Kalgoorlie 6th of July 2008.

Variety Queen (AUS)

Grey filly 2003 - 4/7/2008, by Spectrum (IRE) ex Flannelle
Trainer: Max Price at Warwick Farm
Owners: DR Pullen, EW Morawiec
9 0-1-1 $3,100 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ 800m Maiden
Maiden galloper Variety Queen (AUS) shifted out sharply at the 400m bend, and continued to lay out, where she slippped and fell into the outside running rail. She suffered fatal injuries in the incident, Ipswich 4th of July 2008.

Diamonds at Dawn (AUS)

Bay gelding 2000 - 28/6/2008, by Suresh (NZ) ex Lanark Mansion (GB)
Trainer: Bill Cerchi at COLAC
Owners: KM Elliott, RW Harper, JW Winter
65 15-11-14 $246,260 Stakes AU
Trackwork ~ Colac
~Photo ~Arcticle
Consistant stakes winning gelding Diamonds at Dawn (AUS) has sadly been euthanased after breaking down during trackwork, he stumbled upon pulling up and fractured a hind leg, 28th June 2008. Posthumously, Diamonds at Dawn was yesterday announced as a finalist for the title of Victorian Country Horse of the Year, after winning back to back Mildura Cups, as well as victories in the Sungold Milk Camperdown, Markwells Sunraysia Toyota Mildura and Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Swan Hill cups.
He will be sadly missed.

Friaraton (AUS)

Bay gelding 2004 - 26/6/2008, by Blackfriars ex Aunt Katie
Trainer: Mark Bairstow at BUNBURY
Owners: M Bairstow, G Catalano, T Duffy, D Gionotti, V Collica, DJ Hill, N McGill, G Morgan, M Neitrzeba
4 1-1-1 $9,954 Stakes AU
Northam ~ 1600m Maiden
Just minutes after breaking his maiden in fine style, Friaraton (AUS) collapsed post race in the saddling area, he suffered a fatal heart attack, 26th of June, 2008.

Two more broke down today - and news on them?

Two broke down in the same race at the Sunshine Coast today, any news on thier status will be greatly appreciated. They have been added to the 'Missing list' which is ever growing, with at least 6 un-accounted for this month.

Bored - Galloped on, severed tendons on near hind, Sunshine Coast 28/6/2008.
Marhill - Broke down near fore fetlock, Sunshine Coast 28/6/2008

Charted (NZ)

Brown gelding 1999 - 28/6/2008, by Pentire (GB) ex Duchesne (NZ)
Trainer: Kathryn Durden at GEELONG
Owners: S & P Cobbledick, D Dove, D Cobbledick, P McKay, P Grimmer
59 8-8-7 $212,650 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ Grand National Hurdle 4350m
Article Photo~1 ~2~
Also in the Grand National Hurdle today at Flemington, old war-horse Charted (NZ) fell at the hurdle at the 1400m mark, he fractured his hind leg and was euthanased, 28th of June 2008.
RIP, Charted.

Eveready (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 28/6/2008, by Greig (NZ) ex Everloving
Trainer: Robert Smerdon at CAULFIELD
Owners: M T Racing Pty Ltd, D Trussler, B Danaher, A Bongiorno, J Bongiorno, J Rothfield, Clay Hero Pty Ltd
42 4-3-8 $44,360 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ Grand National Hurdle 4350m
Article
In an action packed event today, the Grand National brought about falls aplenty, with only 4 runners actually finishing the race.
At the second last hurdle, the runners were directed around the jump as an injured jockey was unable to be moved. Eveready (AUS) broke down on the flat approaching this jump, after being made to take a wrong step in order to avoid the jump. He suffered a significant injury and was euthanased on track, Flemington 28/6/2008.

Portimao (AUS)

Bay gelding 2004 - 26/6/2008, by Encosta De Lago ex Lady Viola (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: Sheik Mohhamed
Ballarat ~ 1600m 0-78 Showcase
Last start winner Portimao (AUS) collapsed at the 600m mark rounding the home turn, he had suffered a fatal bleeding attack and died on track, Ballarat 26th June 2008.

Wakesetter (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 13/1/2008, by Devaraja (NZ) ex Gold Appeal
Trainer: ?
Owners: TG Roberts
12 1-0-3 $8,410 Stakes AU
Strathalbyn ~ 1600m Class 1
Wakesetter suffered severe damage to his near fore suspensory while running 10th of 12 at Strathalbyn, he was in the missing list for several months but we can now confirm that he was euthanased as a result of his injuries, 13th of January 2008.

Executive Edge (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - November 2007, by Racer's Edge ex Mippets
Trainer: ?
Owners: TP Nathaniel
6 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Trackwork ~ Bendigo
4 year old Maiden galloper Executive Edge (AUS) suffered a fatal heart attack after track work at Bendigo, November 2007.

Eleven Carat (AUS)

Bay filly 2003 - 12/11/2007, by Dexter (GB) ex Sister Klaire (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: Newmarc Pty Ltd, GS Lucas, BJ Spicer, AJ Blackshaw, GO Mudgway, LA Wilkinson
4 1-2-0 $9,450 Stakes AU
Cranbourne ~ Official Trial
Lightly raced 4 year old Eleven Carat (AUS) broke down in an official trial at Cranbourne, and was euthanased on track, 12th of November 2007.

Pittsburgh Phil (AUS)

Chestnut colt (2yo) 1992 - 11/2/1995, by Rory's Jester ex Book of Verse
Trainer: ?
Owners: Mr RW Menzies, J L Irons, SC Hunter, S Volkov, AP Imbardelli, PT Leeds
3 2-0-0 $40,850 Stakes AU
Sandown 1000m Blud Diamond Prelude
Previously unbeaten 2 year old colt Pittsburg Phill collapsed and died during the Group 3 Blue Diamond Prelude at Sandown, 11th of February, 1995.
'Contributed by reader'

Chemin De Fer (AUS)

Grey gelding 1994 - 12/11/1994, by Plus Vite ex Coup De Chance
Trainer: ?
Owners: ?
36 8-5-5 $183,300 Stakes AU
Sandown ~ Group 3 SANDOWN STAKES
Stakes winner Chemin De Fer (AUS) broke down shortly after crossing the line when 8th in the Group 3 Sandown Stakes, he was euthanased 12th of November, 1994.
'Contributed by reader'

Tennessee Jack (NZ)

Brown gelding 1988 - 22/7/1995, by Whiskey Road (USA) ex Misty Vain
Trainer: ?
Owners: ?
28 7-0-1 $171,200 Stakes NZ
Caulfield ~ 2400m Open Handicap
Tennessee Jack broke down during the running of a flat race at Caulfield, and was euthanased as a result, 22nd of July 1995. He was a Group 2 winner and finished 6th in the1993 Melbourne Cup.

Bathurst Bay (NZ)

Bay gelding 1988 - 26/12/1994, by Manfield ex Isola
Trainer: ?
Owners: ?
44 5-2-2 $44,857 Stakes AU
Caulfield ~ 2800m Hurdle
New Zealand bred galloper who suffered serious injuries in a hurdle race at Caulfield, Bathurst Bay (NZ) was euthanased as a result, 26th of December 1994.
'Contributed by reader'

Silky Red Boxer (NZ)

Bay gelding 1999 by Casual Lies (USA), stakes winning gelding Silky Red Boxer (NZ) broke down in his near front doing track work at Rosehill in Feburary 2007, He has had a big operation on it to save him, which was successful and he has now returned to New Zealand to retire in Levin. He will never race again.
He was trainer by Heather Weller in Foxton NZ, then transferred to Sydney where he won 4 races, beating Spirt of Tara a few times.
Jimmy was a great little racehorse with a big heart. Photo~1
'Contrbuted by reader'

Daltari Lad (AUS)

Brown colt 1991 - 24/6/1995, by Daltari Gem ex Yoorooga Lady
Trainer: Trained at Doomben By Ron Weller
Owners: R & H Weller, C.K & DM Moen & JS & MP Crocker,
Breeder: D & K Ward
Starts- 9 for 1-1-1-2 Prizemoney $4,825 Stakes AU
Gold Coast ~ colts and geldings 1300m class 3
Daltari Lad, known as Bill never had many starts, but he broke his near side fetlock while racing at the Gold Coast on the 24/6/1995, and was put down almost 13 years ago to the day.
Bill wasn't just a racehorse; he was also a great little show horse winning many champions in Thoroughbred Classes around the shows, he was also ridden in the Caboolture Anzac Parade in 1994 as a 3 year old colt and he never put a foot wrong.
Bill will never be forgotten & always missed.
'Contributed by reader'

King Tut (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 19/4/2008, by Akhenaton ex Caresse
Trainer: Ted Martinovich at SUCCESS
Owners: T Martinovich, T Smart, BR Grant, CA Della-Vedova, JJ Lawrence, DM Hanrahan, JS Varney
39 3-4-2 $64,355 Stakes AU
Ascot ~ 1100m 0-86
After running 10th of 14, King Tut (AUS) collapsed and died upon pulling up after the finish post, suspected heart attack, Ascot racetrack 19th of April, 2008.

Wongalee (AUS)

Bay filly (2yo) 2003 - 21/7/2006, by Jugah (USA) ex Bold Romance
Trainer: ?
Owners: Glenhuntly Lodge Pty Ltd, J Wong, PC Tran, F Zhao
3 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Donald ~ 1000m 2yo Handicap
2 year old filly Wongalee broke down badly at her third start; she lost her jockey, and was euthanased as a result, Donald 21st of July, 2006. Wongalee was on the missing list for some time; sometimes it takes a long while to discover the fate of these horses.

Zereeba (AUS)

Brown/bay gelding 2003 - 24/5/2008, by Danasinga ex Tinikadua (NZ)
Trainer: Geoff Duryea at COROWA
Owners: RR Ferguson, JW Godde, RM Thompson, RH Mathews, MG Lee, M Hutchinson, PJ Curry, BJ Hynes, SA Hodgson, KM Dyer
18 2-1-3 $13,650 Stakes AU
Albury ~ 1400m 0-67
Zareeba fell and dislodged his jockey at the 100m mark in the straight; he suffered a fractured near fore leg in the incident and after vet consultation, he was euthanased Albury, 24th May 2008.

Aussie Humor (AUS)

Brown gelding 2000 - 23/6/2008, by Distorted Humor (USA) ex Gershwin's Gift
Trainer: Niall Phillips at GEELONG
Owners: NR Phillips, S Hunnam, G McCartney, K Beer, E Baulch, L J Hawker, CH Phillips
42 5-3-8 $49,575 Stakes AU
Cranbourne Hurdle Trials, 23/6/2008
At the Cranbourne Trials today, Aussie Humor broke down upon landing at the final fence, breaking down in the near hind and he was euthanased, 21st of June 2008.
This is the 9th jumps fatality this season, but as this was a trial I doubt Aussie Humor will be included in any official figures. RIP.

Piermont (NZ)

Brown gelding 1993 - 21/6/2003, by Omnicorp (NZ) ex Sublime Lass (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: M Owen, R Fleetwood
64 13-13-7 $222,437 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ Ian MacDonald Steeplechase
Article ~Photo
On the same day as Supreme Heights and Philanthrop (same race as Philanthrop) Piermont clipped a jump and fell on the first lap. He had severely injured his spine, and was unable to be moved, and was still alive as the field thundered past him on lap two. He was then euthanased where he lay, 21st of June 2003.
This was described to me by someone who was there, to be the worst thing they had ever witnessed at a racetrack - ....'the fallen horse was terrified as the field came back around, with the sound like thunder, and the horse basically paralysed, jumping very close to where he lay struggling, why they couldn't put the poor horse down in the 3 minutes they had until the field came back around, i will never know....'

Philanthrop (AUS)

Bay gelding 1996 - 21/6/2003, by Tertian (USA) ex Sistino
Trainer: ?
Owners: G McCulloughA Blakeley
47 3-2-6 $30,685 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ Ian MacDonald Steeplechase
Article
The second of three to die at Moonee Valley and the first in the Ian MacDonald Steeplechase, Philanthrop fell at the second last jump and died instantly, 21st of June, 2003.

Supreme Heights (NZ)

Bay gelding 1997 - 21/6/2003, by Zabeel (NZ) ex Holly Hunter (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: R Legh, N Griffin, J Kennedy, J Kennedy, Gurners Bloodstock Co, L Alderson, P O'Mara
29 5-3-3 $65,600 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ 3200m Ted Best Hurdle ~Photo
Supreme Heights broke down during the Ted Best Hurdle, and was euthanased on track, Moonee Valley 21st of June, 2003. He was the first of three horses who lost thier lives on this day at Moonee Valley.

Big Bonus (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 1995 - 22/6/2002, by Bold Rancher ex Meo Moon
Trainer: ?
Owners: L Hutchison
43 4-8-2 $100,025 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ Ian Macdonald Steeplechase
A winner of his past two sarts over the jumps, Big Bonus suffered serious injuries after falling at a hurdle and had to be euthanased, Moonee Valley, 22nd of June 2002.

High Celebrity (AUS)

Brown gelding 1995 - 2/5/2002, by Prairie Wind (NZ) ex Royal Day
Trainer: ?
Owners: ER Harris
35 1-6-4 $19,755 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 5500m Grand Annual Hurdle
Suffered a fractured leg during hurdle at Warrnambool during the Carnival, and was euthanased 2nd of May 2002.

Holy Grail (NZ)

Brown gelding 1995 - 20/4/2002, by Zabeel (NZ) ex Olga's Pal (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: EC Drakos, JA Maiolo
32 6-3-4 $105,548 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 3200m Hurdle
After fracturing a hind leg in a hurdle race at Flemington, talented jumper Holy Grail (NZ) was euthanased on track, Flemington 20th of April, 2002. He was a last start winner over the jumps at Moe, and had started a short priced favourite.

Alexander's Magic (AUS)

Brown gelding 1997 - 4/5/2005, by Bellotto (USA) ex Belle Atalante
Trainer:
Owners: Iskander Racing and Breeding, Gazal Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, DE Zappelli
47 8-4-9 $96,355 Stakes AU
Warrnambool 3000m Galleywood Hurdle
Suffered a serious hind leg injury mid-race and pulled up, Alexander's Magic was euthanased on track as a result, Warrnambool 4th of May 2005.

Turbo Charged (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 22/6/2008, by Blackfriars ex Corporate Success
Trainer: Eric Musgrove at CRANBOURNE
Owners: I Musgrove, I Cohen, E Cohen, K Gregson, H Gregson
20 2-1-1 $20,950 Stakes AU
Casterton ~ 3000m Hurdle
The 8th jumps fatality this season in Victoria (non-inclusive of fatalities in South Australia) 4 year old Turbo Charged fell heavily at the second last hurdle and suffered fatal injuries, Casterton 22nd June 2008. He was another of the Eric Musgrove jumps team.

The 2008 Missing List

Do you know how any of these horses are fairing? Send me an email, or leave a comment.

Muswellbrook 24/6/2008 ~ Andersen - Injury to near fore and pulled up at 600m mark.
Mackay 21/6/2008 ~ Unicorn Girl - Pulled up significantly lame in near hind.
Wyong 19/6/2008 ~ Celtic Warrior - Injury to ligaments in off fore leg.
Carnavon 14/6/2008 ~ Lovers and Liars – Tendon and ligament damage.
Broadmeadows 7/6/2008 ~ Loulla Mae - Broke down near fore suspensory.
Cessnock 30/5/2008 ~ Fourofakind - pulled up significantly lame off fore leg.
Gold Coast 22/5/2008 ~ Obesure - Broke down, suspected pelvis fracture.
Bunbury 30/4/2008 ~ Nigella Bites - pulled up with suspected fractured pelvis.
Albany 25/4/2008 ~ Dante's Dream - Broke down, ruptured ligaments/tendons in near fore.
Esk 12/4/2008 ~ Mother Craft - Broke down, ruptured near fore tendon.
Eidsvold 23/2/2008 ~ Craiglea Cowboy - Broke down severe damage to near foreleg.
Strathalbyn 13/1/2008 ~ Wakesetter - severe damage to near fore suspensory.
Kembla Grange 26/1/2008 ~ Skilful Simone - Reported to have fractured sesamoid bone (still in treatment for injury)
Randwick 15/3/2008 ~ Amelia's Dream (2yo) – Sesamoids fracture. (still in treatment/recovery for injury)

New photos added

I have uploaded a stack of photos I took at Sandown Australian Hurdle Day 14/6/2008.
Use the link to my album in the left hand column.

Jumps Racing ...

An interesting outlook on jumps racing in Victoria. What do YOU think?

Article~

Youwantonoasecret (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 15/6/2008, by Secret Savings (USA) ex Miss Monica
Trainer: John Blacker at LONGFORD
Owners: JK Blacker, MA Blacker, SE Tuson, BR Tuson, DI Pettyfor, RK Pettyfor
11 1-4-1 $15,577 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 1100m Class 1
Broke down shortly after the start, and pulled out of the race by jockey. He suffered a fractured shoulder, and was euthanased on track, 15th of June 2008.

Crying Storm, not to be forgotton...

Fallen Hero, Crying Storm~
A sad state of affairs~

Also - really heartwarming to read the farewell message left for Crying Storm by his trainer. Its clear he will be sadly missed. See comments for Crying Storm.

Stella Joy (AUS)

Bay mare 2002 - 14/6/2008, by High Yield (USA) ex Lady Langham
Trainer: John Dann at TOOWOOMBA
Owners: D D T I
23 3-6-1 $47,150 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ Gai Waterhouse Classic H'cap - 1350m
In a four horse incident, Stella Joy fell at the 300m mark, she suffered a fractured near hind leg and was euthanased on track, 14th of June 2008. Street Smart, Centinelle and Seconde all fell as a result and suffered various minor injuries.

Crying Storm (AUS)

Bay/brown gelding 2001 - 14/6/2008, by Torrential (USA) ex Late Watch
Trainer: Peter Gelegotis at MOE
Owners: M Gotis, Caraman, Working Class Man, GD Williams, SJ Moss, T Dimopoulos, I Grant, JD Manson, G Argeropoulos, E Gelegotis
50 8-1-2 $220,100 Stakes AU
Australian Hurdle ~ Sandown, 3200m
Photo~1 2~ 3~ 4~

Photos 14/6/2008, post and pre-race.
Pre race Post breakdown 1~ Post~2~ Post~3~ Post~4~

In horrific scenes in front of the crowded grandstand in the Australia Hurdle, Crying Storm landed badly after the fifth hurdle, and broke down. He fractured his off fore leg above the knee, and continued hobbling for a further 100m, hitting the running rail before he was stopped. He was quickly euthanased behind a screen at the winning post before the field came around for the finish.
Crying Storm was a good flat performer winning four races including a 2000m open handicap at Flemington and running fourth to Exalted Time in the Adelaide Cup, then a Group One race, as a four-year-old.The season before that he finished eighth to Tails Of Triomphe in the 2005 South Australian Derby.

This was personally witnessed by myself today, and is one of the worst break downs I have seen, Crying Storms off foreleg was literally swinging as he continued to run on three good legs. I will, at a later stage include some photos I took of this incident today.
*Personally Witnessed.
RIP Crying Storm.

Farewell, Amex Gold (AUS)....

Talented 3 year old winner of 5 and brother to AMEX, Amex Gold fractured his patella in the spelling paddock and has been put down.
RIP, Amex Gold.

Spin Queen (AUS)

Chestnut filly 2003 - April 2008, by Dolphin Street (FR) ex Miss Teresa
Photo ~2 ~3
Not technically a training/racing death, but speedster SPIN QUEEN, winner of 4 in 6 race starts (and one placing) has died from colic whilst spelling, April 2008.

Katdanch (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 30/1/2008, by Hurricane Sky ex Protect
Trainer: Luke Hilton
Owners: WH Hilton, BV Cassidy, RM Hilton
16 3-2-0 $14,350 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 1000m colts & geldings 0-65
Speedy gelding Katdanch broke down badly in the near fore fetlock at Hawkesbury 30th of January, 2008. I have now confirmed he was euthanased as a result.

Missing horses found

Katdanch - confirmed euthanased.
Botero (NZ) - Will not race again, but has been saved Photo~ ~1 ~2

One fell at Murray Bridge today, more to come.

Goldelay (AUS)

Bay mare 2003 - 7/6/2008, by Golden Snake (USA) ex Dame Meghna
Trainer: Darren Ryan at WARNAMBOOL
Owners: GW Ryan, PG Ryan, WL Ryan, JH Bligh, LT Cottee, MG Burgess, HC Wines
15 2-0-0 $15,825 Stakes AU
Swan Hill ~ 1600m fillies & mares 0-62
Bay four year old Goldelay broke down badly at the 400m mark and was pulled up by her jockey, after being examined she was euthanased due to her injuries, 7th of June 2008.

Crowned Ruler (AUS)

Bay gelding 2004 - 28/9/2007, by Fasliyev (USA) ex Carnegie Queen (NZ)
Trainer: Colin & Cindy Alderson
Owners: RP Legh, AC Facey, NJ Griffin, JT Kennedy, PF O'Mara
7 1-1-1 $25,260 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ Bill Stutt Stakes Gr 2 ~Photo
Just turned 3 year old Crowned Ruler broke down and fell near the 100m mark in the straight, he was euthanased due to injuries received, 28th of September, 2007.

Campbells Kingdom (AUS)

Brown gelding 1994 - 1/8/2000, by Lord Seymour (IRE) ex Mary Kathleen
Trainer: L. Seymour
Owners: MA Preston
28 3-4-5 $27,280 Stakes AU
Trackwork QLD
In morning track work at 3/4 pace, Campbell's Kingdom collapsed and died from a suspected heart attack, 1st of August, 2000.

Be Delicious (NZ)

Bay/brown filly 2002 - 25/9/2006, by Danasinga ex O'Really (NZ)
Trainer: Danny O'Brien
Owners: G Chittick
9 3-3-2 $181,625 Stakes AU
Flemington barrier trial ~Photo ~2
Stakes placed filly Be Delicious who ran second to Rewaaya at her last start collapsed and died after a trial/jumpout at Flemington, 25th of September, 2006.

Testa Dream (AUS)

Brown filly 2003 - 2005/2006?, by Testa Rossa ex Landgold
Trainer: Tony Vasil at Caulfield
Owners: D Humphries, B Pope, C Duffy, B Aitken, R Holt, G Moss, SA Best, R Rogalski, D Rogalski
Unraced filly
Unraced filly Testa Dream died whilst still in pre-training, she suffered a heart attack after trackwork, the date is unknown.

Military Cadet (AUS)

Bay mare 1999 - 28/2/2004, by West Point ex Poetic Scoop
Trainer: Jodie Bohr-Howell
Owners: Clanbrooke Racing Syndicate
17 0-5-3 $12,350 Stakes AU
Albury ~ 1400m Class 1
Military Cadet was still a maiden when she broke her leg in what was to be her last race at Albury. She was later euthanased, 28th of February 2004.

Lanie Lass (AUS)

Dark brown filly 1998 - 2002/03?, by Ashkalani (IRE) ex Our Hula Girl
Trainer: B. O Cox
Owners: A & P Tobin
6 1-2-1 $11,600 Stakes AU
Barrier training accident
Only lightly raced and showing plenty of ability, Lanie Lass died in a barrier training accident, the details of which and precise date are unknown, late 2002/03.

Windawoppa (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 7/6/2008, by Mr Henrysee (USA) ex Ubanzee
Trainer: Brian Cox at Wodonga
Owners: Jacka Investments Pty Ltd
22 5-9-2 $110,100 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 1620m Provincial Plate
Recent Wangaratta Cup winner Windawoppa broke down at the 200m at Flemington, suffered severe leg damage and was euthanased on the track, 7th of June, 2008.

Battle Wind (AUS)

Dark bay/Brown mare 1997 - 26/3/2005, by Battle Hawk (NZ) ex High Winds (NZ)
Trainer: Mal Seinor at PARMELIA WA
Owners: MD Seinor, D Storti, S Sawle, K Leishman
78 5-8-10 $68,528 Stakes AU
Belmont ~ 2000m
Broke down during running at the 1000m mark, fractured both sesamoids in off fore fetlock and euthanased on track, 26th of March 2005.

Psychological (AUS)

Brown gelding 2002 - 8/4/2008, by Mind Games (GB) ex Golden Wave
Trainer: Terry Bye at DUBBO
Owners: T Bye
18 2-6-2 $23,400 Stakes AU
Trackwork ~ Dubbo
New South Wales galloper Psychological has been euthanased after fracturing his shoulder during morning trackwork, he appeared to stumbled three times near the 350m mark when he suffered the injury, 8th of April 2008.

Charlie Beau (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 4/6/2008, by Ihtiram (IRE) ex Peggie's Bid
Trainer: Bruce Watkins at CAPEL WA
Owners: K Beauglehole, P Beauglehole
18 6-2-4 $245,695 Stakes AU
Pre race ~ Roma Cup in Perth
Photo and article
A class galloper himself and a full brother to outstanding racehorse and horse of the year Miss Andretti, Charlie Beau died instantly in a freak accident before yesterdays Roma Cup at Belmont. Whilst being unloaded, he reared and fell backwards, striking his head on the asphalt. He suffered a fractured skull and died instantly, 4th of June 2008.

General Washington (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 1/4/2008, by General Nediym ex Virginian Belle (NZ)
Trainer: Peter Moody
Owners: PG Moody, S Moody, Select Thoroughbreds No 1, M Dalton, B Dalton, IA Barnes, KD Anderson, The Smart Fensom's.
6 0-1-2 $5,550 Stakes AU
Trackwork
Maiden galloper General Washington broke down at the end of his morning gallop, he faltered and suffered serious injuries. He had to be euthanased, 1st of April, 2008.

Lovely photo of ”George” when he was a carefree yearling on agistment, playing with a blue rubber ball, which we like to think he took with him when he went!

Notes below from his owners/trainer.

"It is with the saddest news that we are informing you of the sudden loss of General Washington after a freak trackwork accident. It was unfortunately right at the end of his gallop that he faltered causing injuries that left the vets with no option but to humanly and understandably put him to sleep and send him to the big racetrack in the sky.

George, as he was affectionately known by all and clearly one of the most likeable & popular horses in the yard may have been no champ but perhaps we never got to see the best of him in races to come? He was genuine & honest in his races suggesting he enjoyed his racing and had a heart of gold to match, he will be sadly missed by all who ever had anything to do with him. Galloping solo this morning, I believe George may have finally felt like a winner as he looked good in his gallop and for once was in front with daylight second at the winning post……."

Blue Marloo (AUS)

Bay gelding 1993 - 26/12/02, by Blue Run ex Song of Charm
Trainer: Graham Rewald at Taroom Qld
Owners: Mrs L.J. Bourke
Calliope Races QLD Boxing Day, 2002
68: 12-8-8 $44,960 Stakes AU
Blue Marloo was struck by lightning and killed instantly whilst being held by strapper, just before he was due to race in the first at the Calliope Cup meeting on Boxing Day 2002. The entire meeting was immediately postponed.

Leebrearne (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 1/6/2008, by Yachtie ex Cherbrearne (NZ)
Trainer: Craig Ivil (Levin in NZ)
Owners: The Oxford Syndicate
23 6-1-1 $101, 200 Stakes
Sunshine Coast ~ 2000m Handicap
In his first start in Australia for New Zealand trainer Craig Ivil, multiple winner Leebrearne broke down at the 550m mark, fracturing his near fore sesamoids, he was euthanased on track, 1st of June, 2008.

Rhythm Stick (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 1998 - 1/6/2008, by Rhythm (USA) ex Delia's Choice (NZ)
Trainer: S Cunningham
Owners: D & S Cunningham
71 2-0-5 $21,475 Stakes AU
Casterton ~ 3600m Steeplchase
9 year old gelding Rhythm Stick made a faulty jump at the 10th fence, and fell. He suffered severe leg injuries and was euthanased on track, 1st of June, 2008.

Victory Nik (NZ)

Bay gelding 1999 - 30/5/2008, by Victory Dance (IRE) ex Frippony (NZ)
Trainer: Max Hinton at MORNINGTON
Owners: N Rodokal
45 3-2-5 $61,219 Stakes AU
Sale ~ 1711m: 0-68 Photo~
Eight year old gelding Victory Nik, having his first start in nearly 10 months, suffered a fatal bleeding attack rounding the home turn at Sale Racetrack, he collapsed and died on the track, 30th of May 2008.

Whatever Jack (AUS)

Chestnut colt 2004 - 29/5/2008, by Delago Brom ex Nothing Daunted
Trainer: Ken Keys at CRANBOURNE
Owners: LA Keys, C Johnstone, M Johnstone, I Fountain, M Fountain, M O'Connell, R Edwards, S Scorgie, G Reid
12 1-0-3 $19,020 Stakes AU
Cranbourne ~ 2025m 0-68
A last start winner, 3 year old colt Whatever Jack was eased down at about the 600m mark, and shortly after he collapsed and died, a suspected ruptured aorta, 29th of May, 2008.

Aussie Empire (AUS)

Bay filly 2004 - 25/5/2008, by Second Empire (IRE) ex Honeymoon's Over
Trainer: Peter Fernie
Owners: F Bratovich, R Polodna, C Cusma
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1306m Maiden Plate
3 year old filly Aussie Empire in her fourth start, struck heels at the 1000m mark after a tardy start and fell, she suffered a fractured near fore knee and was euthanased on track, 25th of May, 2008.

George Washington photo....

George Washington famously broke down in the 2007 Breeder Cup. This beautiful photo, taken less than a minute before he took his final fateful step in that fateful race, is incredible.The Photo

An unknown warrior, 3 year old Colt

Colt, 2004 - 20/5/2008, by ? Breeding ?
Caloundra Trackwork ~ New Cushion Track
An unknown 3 year old colt, in morning track work on the new cushion surface at Caloundra, snapped a foreleg and was later euthanased. His trackwork rider, Ken Pope is in hospital with neck fractures, 20th of May, 2008.

Bounty Hill (AUS)

Bay gelding 1999 - 28/6/2003, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) ex Arvida
Trainer: Paul Perry
Owners: S Marshall, G Dowling, D Nankervis, M Lowry, L Gillard, J Ferrarin, P Vautin, S Gillard
7 2-0-0 $8,400 Stakes AU
Trackwork accident ~ Newcastle
3 year old gelding Bounty Hill was being leg by his strapper outside Broadmeadows Racetrack, when the horse was hit from behind by a vehicle. He suffered a shattered shoulder and a broken near hind leg, and was euthanased at the scene, 28th of June 2003.

Hoysted (AUS)

Bay gelding 1994 - 30/1/2003, by Ron Bon (USA) ex Toy Princess
Trainer: E Knight
Owners: E Knight
78 6-5-9 $78,125 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 1600m
After running 4th of 6, Hoysted collapsed and died 300m after passing the post, suspected heart attack 30th of January, 2003.

Heed the Storm (AUS)

Bay gelding 2000 - 18/5/2008, by Serheed (USA) ex Storm Lady (NZ)
Trainer: Gary Bowen at Kalgoorlie
Owners: G Bowen, D Altus, R Amos
37 2-3-1 $19,026 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1400m 0-62
After finishing near the tail of the field, on return to scale Heed the Storm collided with another runner, Firstclass Honours, which was being led by the Clerk of the course. Heed the Storm suffered spinal damage and was euthanased, 18th of May 2008.

Cat O'Nine Tales (NZ)

Bay colt (2yo) 2000 - 16/4/2003, by Tale of the Cat (USA) ex Nothing to Declare
Trainer: David Payne
Owners: J Bester, M Kirwan, K Nakao, T Magnier, J Nagle
2 0-0-1 $1,000 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1250m Colts and Geldings 2yo
2 year old colt Cat O' Nine Tales broke down badly in front as a short priced favourite at Canterbury, he was later euthanased due to his injuries, 16th of April, 2003.
* Cat O' Nine Tales was one of many horses who we knew had broken down in running, but were unable to confirm his status. It has been confirmed his injuries were too severe, and he was euthanased.

Lucky Cut (AUS)

Bay filly 2001 - 10/12/2005, by Snippets ex Opportune
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse at Randwick
Owners: R Fiszman, M Price, H Cousens
7 3-2-0 $43,640 Stakes AU
Rosehill ~ 1400m Class 3
After winning her last few starts, Lucky Cut broke down badly in her off hind leg and was later euthanased as a result of her injuires, Rosehill 10th of December, 2005.
* Lucky Cut was one of many horses who we knew had broken down in running, but were unable to confirm her status. It has been confirmed her injuries were too severe, and she was euthanased.

Bold Act (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 – 17/5/2008, by Natural Act ex Azzina
Trainer: Neil Hocking at DOOMBEN
Owners: N, M & P Hocking, R & G Bush, J Stokes, S Rossow
29 4-3-0 $19,570 Stakes AU
Toowoomba ~ 1303m Class 4
Broke down at the 100m mark, right before the finish line and suffered a fractured off fore fetlock, Bold Act was euthanased on track, Toowoomba 17th of May, 2008.

Captain Butler (NZ)

Bay gelding 2000 - 16/5/2008, by Soviet Star (USA) ex Fiddle De De (NZ)
Trainer: Terry and Karina O’Sullivan
Owners: D & K Plunkett
57 3-7-4 $59,022 Stakes AU
Mt Gambier ~ 3400m Steeplchase
Pulled out of race/steeplechase at the 1000m, suffered a ruptured off fore tendon, and later euthanased, Mt Gambier 16th of May, 2008.

Rincewald (AUS)

Black/Dark brown gelding 2004 - 25/4/2008, by Cape Cross (IRE) ex Garden Walk (NZ)
Trainer: Peter Moody at CAULFIELD
Owners: CE Holt
8 1-1-1 $9,150 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ VRC St Ledger 2800m
Back in April, I asked for information about two 3 year olds who suffered reportedly serious injuries at Flemington, Rincewald being one of them. Rincewald suffered a serious injury to his off fore leg, and I can now confirm he had to be euthanased a short time later due to the severity of the injury, 25th of April, 2008.

Fuji Lad (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 23/6/2006, by Fuji Kiseki (JPN) ex Ellawin
Trainer: Noel Mayfield-Smith
Owners: W & D Fisher
7 1-0-2 $11,300 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 2000m Class 1
Last start winner and short priced favourite Fuji Lad broke down badly in the off fore, and was later euthanased, 23rd of June, 2006.

Reignforest (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 17/12/2005, by Woodman (USA) ex Pray for Reign
Trainer: Peter Moody at CAULFIELD
Owners: N O'Brien, M Murray, A Galante, P Prowse, S Greene, A Pellicano, F Pellicano
7 2-2-1 $39,500 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 1700m 3yo Handicap ~Photo ~Photo 1
Last start winner Reignforest started a warm favourite, but fractured his near fore cannonbone in running and was later euthanased, 17th of December, 2005.

Avise (AUS)

Grey gelding 2001 - 10/3/2005, by Canny Lad ex Kouglof (NZ)
Trainer: Bart Cummings
Owners: C Lowe, M Lowe, P Nikolaidis, D Nikolaidis, P Brandon, S Campbell, G Snow
9 1-2-0 $44,800 Stakes AU
Randwick ~ 1550m 3yo Class 3
3 year old gelding Avise broke down on the home turn at Randwick, and was euthanased as a result of injuries sustained, 10th of March, 2005.
*Avise was listed as a 'missing horse' as details of his condition was unknown after he broke down in racing. It has been confirmed by a reader that this horse was indeed euthanased as a result, many thanks for the information.

Absolute Champion (AUS)

ABSOLUTE CHAMPION - JUST THAT!

In a very sad aftermath to brilliant aussie sprinter Takeover Targets win in Singapore last night, former Australian galloper ABSOLUTE CHAMPION broke down with a fractured fetlock shortly after the start, and was put down. He has been added to the Fallen racehorses of Asia page.
As we all know, he was just that, and he will sadly missed.
Photo

Another former Australian galloper, the classy Natural Blitz broke down right on the line in Hong Kong on 12/5/2008, a few people have said they believe he was euthanased, but I have been unable to confirm this, as nothing has been reported. I find this amazingly sad.
If you can shed any light, please let me know.

Siamun (AUS)

Grey gelding 2000 - January 2007, by Desert King (IRE) ex Walch's Lane
Trainer: Tony Vasil at CAULFIELD
Owners: W & J Tilbury, N Di Giovanni, C Di Giovanni
26 7-2-3 $124,170 Stakes AU
Caulfield Trackwork ~Photo
Tasmanian owned galloper Siamun had to be euthanased in January 2007 after breaking a leg in trackwork at Caulfield. It was a sad end to a very talented stayer, who we never saw the best of because of serious tendon injuries. The big grey was trained by Tony Vasil at Caulfield for Hobart owners Nick and Christine Di Giovanni, and Bill and Jill Tilbury. He broke a track record at Sandown last spring, and with an ounce of luck could have qualified for the Melbourne Cup.

Three Crowns (NZ)

Brown gelding 1992 - 3/11/1998, by Paris Opera ex Resolute (NZ)
Trainer: Malcolm Thwaites in SINGAPORE
Owners: ?
33 10-4-2 $804,891 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 1998 3200m Melbourne Cup (Gr1)
Singapore galloper, brought to Melbourne for a shot at the Gr1 Melbourne Cup. He broke down in the straight, fracturing his pastern and was euthanased on the track, 3rd of November, 1998.