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
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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.