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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Super Moon (AUS)

Bay gelding 2005 - 15/2/2009, by Moon Rocket (JPN) ex Super Yankee (IRE)
Trainer: Shaun Dwyer at DEAGON
Owners: II Russell, TF Russell, Sheridan Clan, GB Winterburn, RL Miller
8 0-0-0 $2,250 Stakes AU
STATUS UNKNOWN
Sunshine Coast ~ 1400 Maiden
Three year old gelding Super Moon (AUS) broke down on the weekend with a ruptured tendon in his off foreleg. His status is currently unknown, if you can help please contact me.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Regal Charmer (AUS)

Grey gelding 2000 - 7/2/2009, by Forever Regal (CAN) ex My Lady Grey
Trainer: Graeme Postle at DALBY
Owners: GE Postle, LF Klein
55 6-5-1 $29,240 Stakes AU
Jandowae ~ 1200m Handicap
After crossing the finish line in fifth place, Regal Charmer (AUS) stumbled, suffereing a fractured near fore fetlock. He was euthanased on track, Jandowae 7th of February, 2009.

Santa Brigita (AUS)

Bay mare 2001 - 7/2/2009, by Aghaadir (USA) ex Takat
Trainer: Paul Cornick at ROCKHAMPTON
Owners: PR Cornick, DA Britton
16 1-2-1 $7,910 Stakes AU
Gladstone ~ 850m Class B
Seven year old mare Santa Brigita (AUS) broke down in the near foreleg on pulling up after running 3rd of 9, she was euthanased on track due to her injuries, Gladstone, 7th of February, 2009.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Daily Draw (AUS)

Bay filly 2005 - 6/2/2009, by Danzero ex My Juliet
Trainer: J Hawkes at FLEMINGTON
Owners: JD Corcoran
2 1-0-1 $69,430 Stakes AU
Trackwork ~ Flemington
Three year old filly Daily Draw (AUS) fractured her pelvis during trackwork at Flemington and was euthanased, 6th of February 2009.

Baby Casino (AUS)

Bay gelding 2004 - 7/2/2009, by Johannesburg (USA) ex Hunting Gal
Trainer: Chris Waller at ROSEHILL
Owners: K Callander, M Grimish, S Young, DJ Farnham, WM Jeffrey, VA Haskins, CD Flower, Why Are We Doing This, GA Johnston, Iskander.com
11 2-6-0 $82,400 Stakes AU
Rosehill ~ 1100m Class 0 - 91
Talented galloper Baby Casino (AUS) slipped when jumping from the barriers and went amiss, he was eased and pulled up by his jockey shortly thereafter. He suffered a fractured pelvis, and was later euthanased, Rosehill 7th of February, 2009.

Indiana Storm (AUS)

Bay gelding 2004 - 4/2/2009, by Storm of Indya (USA) ex Pelican Dancer
Trainer: Bill Thornton at CALOUNDRA
Owners: NC Oberthur, M Oberthur
26 1-5-3 $81,800 Stakes AU
Eagle Farm ~ 1500m Class 3
Coming around the home turn, Indiana Storm (AUS) weakened and commenced to hang outwards, making contact with the outside running rail before collapsing. He suffered a fatal heart attack, Eagle Farm 4th of February 2009.

King Arena (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 4/2/2009, by Arena ex Just Trish
Trainer: Paul Murray at KEMBLA GRANGE
Owners: K & J Kelly
7 0-3-0 $12,500 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1900m 4 & up Maiden
King Arena (AUS) broke down badly in the near foreleg during running, and was vanned off. He was later euthanased after shattering his sesamoid, Canterbury 4th February, 2009.
* Information provided by reader, thankyou'



Dan Ch'i (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 29/1/2009, by Danzero ex Chalet Girl (NZ)
Trainer: ????
Owners: Gateway Thoroughbreds
12 2-0-1 $15,400 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ 1700m Class 2
Dan Ch'i (AUS) broke down badly during running, and was euthanased on track due to fracturing a hind leg, Ipswich 29th of January 2009.

Danzippo (AUS)

Brown gelding 2002 - 1/1/2009, by Danzero ex Polishing
Trainer: Rick Worthington at GOULBURN
Owners: International TBreds B/Stock
27 6-3-3 $274,400 Stakes AU
Randwick ~ Carrington Quality Stakes 1100m
Recent trial winner and stakes winning gelding Danzippo (AUS) broke down badly in the near foreleg at the 200m mark and was eased out of the race. He was later euthanased, Randwick 1st of January, 2009.

Eightforall (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 4/1/2008, by Keltrice ex Witching Hour
Trainer: Chris Parry at CRANBOURNE
Owners: EJ Legrand, HW Diston, E Mosca, YJ Zhu
15 3-0-3 $88,400 Stakes AU
~Photo 1 ~2 ~3
Cranbourne ~ 1400m Showcase 0 - 72
Talented, last start winner Eightforall (AUS) was eased down in the straight by his jockey, and finally collapsed near the 50m mark, he died from a rptured aeorta, Cranbourne 4th of January, 2009.

Constant Cheers (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 17/1/2009, by Pentire (GB) ex Royal Claudia
Trainer: Tom Hughes at FLEMINGTON
Owners: Omaru Stud
26 1-2-3 $33,025 Stakes AU
Bairnsdale ~ 2200m Class 0 - 68
Approaching the first turn, Constant Cheers (AUS) broke down in the near foreleg and was eased out of the race. He was euthanased on track, Bairnsdale 17th of January, 2009.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Money Money (AUS)

Brown mare 2003 - 16/1/2009, by Magic of Money ex Mistress Mimi
Trainer: Helen Harding at Esperence
Owners: P Thomas, WH Gellard
9 1-0-1 $5,840 Stakes AU
Esperence Bay ~ 1100 0 - 58
Money Money (AUS) was retired from the race near the 700m mark, she suffered a fractured her near fore cannonbone and was euthanased on track, Esperence Bay 16th of January 2009.

Le Mont Blanc (NZ)

Bay gelding 2001 - 4/1/2009, by Stravinsky (USA) ex Mont Tremblant (USA)
Trainer: ???
Owners: LJ Hay, JR Cameron, JH Cameron, MK Glenn, MH Oram, E Oram.
25 3-2-1 $26,540 Stakes AU
Launceston ~ 1100m Class 4
Le Mont Blanc (NZ) was tightened for room, and clipped heels before falling. He suffered a fractures jaw and neck, and was euthanased, Launceston 4th of January, 2009.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Red Hot Joker (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 8/1/2009, by Carry The Crown (CAN) ex Lots of Humor09,
Trainer: ???
Owners: VA Tonkin, WV Tonkin
9 1-0-0 $7,800 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1200m Class 1
After running 13th of 14, Red Hot Joker (AUS) pulled up lame in the off fore leg. One can only assume it was a serious injury, as he was later euthanased on humane grounds, Townsville 8th of January, 2009.

Five Cougars (AUS)

Bay mare 2002 - 11/1/2009, by Arena ex Opulent Star
Status Unknown
Trainer: Barry Lawrence at Broadmeadows
Owners: CJ Pearson, SC Pearson
10 2-3-1 $22,400 Stakes AU
Tamworth ~ 1200m Class 2
Five Cougars (AUS) broke down approaching the 700m mark and was slowley pulled up by her jockey. She suffered tendon damage to her near foreleg, status unknown 11th of January 2009.

African Moon (AUS)

Bay filly 2005 - 8/1/2009, by Bite the Bullet (USA) ex Agapantha
Trainer: ??
Owners: G Harvey
4 0-0-0 $270 Stakes AU
Gosford ~ 1100m Maiden
Three year old filly African Moon (AUS) broke down severely in the near fore leg near the 600m mark, and was pulled up. She was later euthanased due to the severity of the injuries, Gosford 9th of January 2009.

Just Four Boys (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2003 - 1/1/2009, by Spinning World (USA) ex Miss Neck (USA)
Trainer: Joe Cleary at Queanbeyan
Owners: GP Cringle, SJ Pohl, BH Carney, MM Beckenham, S Langi, C Hilliard, J Matthews, MM Serone, JM Cleary
24 2-3-3 $15,400 Stakes AU
Gundagai ~ 1800m Class 2
Just Four Boys (AUS) broke down severely in the near fore leg rounding the home turn. An examination revealed that the mare had ruptured the near fore suspensory ligament and due to the severe nature of the injury, she was euthanased on track, Gundagai 1st of January 2009.

Melody Green (AUS)

Brown mare 2003 - 1/1/2009, by Langfuhr (CAN) ex Lean
Trainer: ???
Owners: TP Burke, JP Smyth
4 1-0-1 $3,350 Stakes AU
Inverell ~ 1010m Class 1
Melody Green (AUS) broke down approaching the home turn and was pulled up. She was later euthanased as a result of her injuries, Inverell 1st of January, 2009.

Broke down but status unknown - over 35 horses in 2008

Below is the complete list of horses who broke down while racing in 2008, but thier status has not been confirmed. Over 35 horses are on this list.
If you can help in anyway with an update on any of these horses please contatc me on the email address to the right.

Red - confirmed euthanased (have been added to memorial)
Green - comments/updates
Black - (majority) no information has been made available/status still unkown

Delusional Dancer - Broke down with severe ligament damage, Townsville 13/12/2008
Perusen - Broke down near fore, rutured near fore tendon, Moonee Valley 27/12/2008 Revalong - Fractured near foreleg, Mudgee 5/12/2008
Cajun Comet - Fractured near knee, Coffs Harbour 5/12/2008.
Apollo's Pride - Fractured near hind leg, Canterbury Races 20/11/08.
Blood 'n' Bone - Fractured near fore sesamoids, Eagle Farm 8/11/08.
Dashyn - Serious tendon injury to near fore, Wodonga races 18/10/2008
Royal Sultan - Broke down in off fore suspensory, Gold Coast, 4/10/2008
Bolero Queen - Acutely lame off hind, vanned to Randwick Equine Centre, Canterbury 24/9/08 * Update 7/10/08 Minor fracture fo the pelvis, Bolero Queen has been sent for a spell and recovery period.
Come on Strop - severe tendon injury, vanned off for analysis Canberra 19/9/08
Di Davelle - Ruptured off fore suspensory ligament, Hobart 31st August 2008.
Rio Jam - Broke down in off fore knee, Sunshine Coast 31st of August, 2008.
Wisha (NZ) - Pulled up acutely lame, Kembla Grange 6th August, 2008.
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 *Update 12/8/08, Confirmed euthanased.
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
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.

Arckie's Lass - Acutely lame off hind, Kembla Grange 5/7/2008 *Update muscular damage. Bored - Galloped on, severed tendons on near hind, Sunshine Coast 28/6/2008.
Marhill - broke down near fore fetlock, Sunshine Coast 28/6/2008
Andersen - Injury to near fore at the 600m mark, Muswellbrook 24/6/2008 *will not race again but has been saved.
Unicorn Girl - Pulled up significantly lame in near hind, Mackay 19/6/2008.
Celtic Warrior - Injury to ligaments in off fore leg, Wyong 19/6/2008.
Lovers and Liars - Ligament damage, Carnavon WA 14/6/2008
Loulla Mae - Broke down near fore suspensory Broadmeadows 7/6/2008
Fourofakind - pulled up significantly lame off fore leg, Cessnock 30th May 2008.
Botero - Broke down on off fore leg, Sunshine Coast 1st June 2008. *Update 9/6/2008 Botero wont race again but has been saved.
Obesure - Broke down, suspected pelvis fracture, Gold Coast 22/5/2008.
Nigella Bites - pulled up with fractured pelvis, Bunbury 30/4/2008
Spirit Of Tara - Possible fractured pelvis during trackwork at Randwick, 26th April 2008. *Update 5/5/2008~ "Spirit Of Tara sadly broke his pelvis in track last sat week. We have been able to save him but he will not race again. Will go to Stud somewhere if we can find someone to take him".
Yarra Park - Serious injury to left fore, Flemington 25th April 2008 * Update 1/6/2008 Arena colt Yarra Park "broke down catastrophically" in last month's VRC St Leger (2800m) at Flemington. The horse's career is over."He will not race again," Brideoake said. "He was a promising horse and it is very disappointing to lose a horse of that calibre," Brideoake said. Rincewald - Serious injury to right fore, Flemington 25th April 2008. *Update 19/5/08 confirmed euthanased.
Dante's Dream - Broke down, ruptured ligaments/tendons in near fore, Albany WA 25th April 2008
Mother Craft - Broke down, ruptured near fore tendon, Esk QLD 12th April, 2008
Chinggis - Acutely lame off fore, Kembla Grange 6/4/2008 * Trainer has stated he has 'no idea' what happened to this horse?
Arioso - Acutely lame near fore, Kembla Grange 29/3/2008
Eighth Time - Acutely lame off hind, Kembla Grange 14/2/2008 *Retired, but status is unknown
Amelia's Dream (2yo) - Fracture of sesamoid, Randwick 15th March 2008. * Update April 2008 Update October 2008 Back in work
Craiglea Cowboy -Broke down severe damage to near foreleg Eidsvold races 23rd Feb 2008 Katdanch - Broke down badly in near fore fetlock at Hawksbury races, 30th of Jan 2008 *Update 9/6/2008 Confirmed euthanased.
Wakesetter - severe damage to near fore suspensory, Strathalbyn 13/1/2008. *Update 25/6/2008 Confirmed euthanased
Skilful Simone - Reported to have fractured sesamoid bone Kembla Grange 26th Jan 2008 *23/3/2008 - Contributed by reader....'Skilful Simone continues to be treated for her injury and is wearing a cast which has been replaced a few times since she broke down. She is hanging in there for now but certainly isn't out of the woods yet'.....

Conjoin (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2002 - 29/11/2008, by Jeune (GB) ex Conundrum
Trainer: ??
Owners: K Mcgovern, S Mcgovern
17 2-1-1 $ 16,000 Stakes AU
Yea Picnic Races ~ 1200m Picnic Trophy
Broke down in the straight and pulled up by jockey, fractured both sesamoids in her near foreleg and was euthanased on track, Yea Picnics 29th of November, 2008.

Bella Road (AUS)

Brown filly 2005 - 23/12/2008, by Waterford Road ex Liar Liar
Trainer: Michael Cosgriff at Mackay
Owners: GT Brown, DM Koitka
3 0-1-0 $2,000 Stakes AU
Mackay ~ pre race
Three year old filly Bella Road (AUS) dislodged her jockey behind the barriers, bolted from the clerk of the course and attempted to jump the fence at the rear of the chute. She sustained serious injuries and was euthanased on track, Mackay 23rd of December, 2008.

Octahedron (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 - 26/12/2008, by Diamond Dane ex Centre Board (NZ)
Trainer: Geoff Burns at Deagon
Owners: WB Andrews, JA Burns
7 2-2-0 $ 20,800 Stakes AU
Toowoomba ~ 1610m Class 3
Octahedron (NZ) broke down in the near hind fetlock and was eased out of the race. He was euthanased as a result of the injury, Toowoomba 26th of December, 2008.

Delusional Dancer (AUS)

Brown gelding 2003 - 13/12/2008, by Strategic ex Lady Bureaucrat
Status Unknown
Trainer: Olivia Cairns at Townsville
Owners: Delusional
25 4-4-6 $38,500 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1400m Class 4
Delusional Dancer (AUS) broke down in the final 200m and was eased out of the race. Further analysis prooved suspensory ligament damage to the off fore leg. His status is currently unknown, Townsville 13th December 2008.

Shotgun Start (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 2/12/2008, by Intergaze ex Notoust
Trainer: ??
Owners: PJ Rowe, G King, SG Shandiman, BJ Weeks, PD Swain, R Whitmee, LH Sunderland, TM Fulton, J Mclennan, T Walker
19 0-1-3 $6,500 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1630 Class 2
After passing the 600m mark, Shotgun Start (AUS) broke down and was pulled up. He was euthanased as a result, Townsville 2nd December, 2008.

Buncha Keys (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2004 - 12/12/2008, by Telesto (USA) ex Heavenly Flyer
Trainer: John Keys at Westley Vale
Owners: AL Keys, T Keys
15 1-0-1 $10,486 Stakes AU
Devonport ~ 1175m Class 1
Buncha Keys (AUS) went amiss approaching the home turn and pulled up. Fractured near side hind leg, and euthanased on track, Deveonport 12th December, 2008.

Kislarni (AUS)

Brown filly, 2005 - 4/12/2008, by Sequalo ex Hallelujah
Trainer: ????
Owners: LA Wright, D Gilmore, DE Lemmon, TJ Facer
4 0-1-0 $3,400 AUS
Rockhampton ~ 1100m Maiden
3 year old filly Kislarni (AUS) broke down in the near foreleg 200m from the post and was pulled up. She was euthanased as a result, Rockhampton, 4th December, 2008.

Mealtime (AUS)

Bay filly (2yo) 2006 - 15/12/2008, Shrewdy ex Lioneat
Trainer: ??
Owners: MA Kowalczuk, EW Kowalczuk
Hawkesbury Barrier Trial
Unraced 2 year old filly Mealtime (AUS) broke down in her first and only barrier trial, she fractured a cannonbone 100m before the finish and was euthanased on track, Hawkesbury 15th December 2008.