Australia's Fallen Racehorses - In Honour of the Fallen

Broke down in racing, status unknown...

2009-11-28T22:45:00.004-11:00

Anyone know anything about these horses??

Enarelle - injured near foreleg, taken to nearby Equine Hospital for evaluation, Randwick 28/11/09.
No Fear Of Heights - Broke down near fore fetlock, Sunshine Coast 18/10/09. *Update 9/12 - racing again so appears all ok.

Medadwonaslipper (AUS)

2009-11-28T21:55:00.003-11:00

Bay gelding 2005 - 13/11/2009, by Catbird ex Hilltop Lass
Trainer: Joe Cleary from Queanbeyan
Owners: Mr H Chikirov, Mr GG Grounds, Mrs GN Alexander, Mr BK Hartas, Mr NA Davis, Mr RC Mullins, Mr MJ Reid
8 1-2-2 $17,100 Stakes AU
Gundagai ~ 1100m Class 1
After running 3rd,this gelding was diagnosed as suffering from heat stress. While being cooled out, he reared over and struck his head on the ground in the sand roll. He fractured the base of his skull and died instantly, Gundagai 13th of November, 2009.

2009-11-28T22:47:00.000-11:00

Current to 22/23rd of November 2009.

Dance Machine (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:40:00.002-11:00

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 23/11/2009, by Anglia ex Dance While We Can
Trainer: Stephen Bennett (Casino)
Owners: Mr SJ Bennett, Mrs DA Bennett, Mr CA Holland, Mrs PE Holland, Mr P Johnston
39 4-1-3 $21,800 Stakes AU
Murwillumbah ~ 1510m
Dance Machine (AUS) broke down near the 300m mark and was pulled up with fractured to the near fore fetlock, he was euthanased on track, 23rd of November, 2009.

Bright and Dandy (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:35:00.002-11:00

Chestnut mare 2005 - 19/11/2009, by Monashee Mountain (USA) ex Daisy Cutter
Trainer: Hunter Kilner (Grafton)
Owners: Mr RC Munro, Mr I Shanahan, Mr R Dowsett, Mr WA Mccarron, Mr B Shanahan, Mr KJ Moore, Mr GR Munro, Mr AD Davison, Mr G Speirs, Mr D Dowsett
3 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Coffs Harbour ~ 1012m Maiden
Maiden galloper Bright and Dandy (AUS) collapsed and died after passing the post in last place (12th of 12), she died from a severe internal haemorrhage, 19th of November 2009.

Spin Boy (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:29:00.002-11:00

Chestnut gelding 2002 - 3/11/2009, by Dust in the Wind (NZ) ex Martian Princess
Trainer: ??????
Owners: Mrs MS Krogh, Ms HM Ludwig - Jones
25 1-4-4 $13,150 Stakes AU
Richmond ~ 800m Class 2
Spin Boy (AUS) broke down in the off hind leg shortly after the start of the race, he was pulled up and had to be euthanased, 3rd of November, 2009.

Ulysses (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:22:00.002-11:00

Bay gelding 2001 - 21/11/2009, by Fasliyev (USA) ex Striking Destiny (USA)
Trainer: Luke Oliver (Caulfield)
Owners: Mr PG Cameron, Mrs SA Cameron
70 9-15-4 $723,740 Stakes AU
Sandown ~ Eclipse Stakes 1800m (G3)
Handy eight year old gelding Ulysses (AUS) was eased out of the race near the 500m mark, after suffering a fractured near fore fetlock. He was euthanased on track, Sandown 21st of November, 2009.

Dashing (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:17:00.003-11:00

Bay gelding 2004 - 5/11/2009, by Quest For Fame (GB) ex Avert (NZ)
Trainer: John Stanton (Mornington)
Owners: Mr JR Stanton, Ms SM Matthes, Mr KW Carney, Ms LI Whitford, Mr LM Romari, Mr RD Davie, Mr JA Sutcliffe, Mr JD Bostock
19 1-1-2 $13,200 Stakes AU
Pakenham ~ 2400m 0 - 64
Five year old Dashing (AUS) was eased near the 600m mark, after suffering a fractured off hind leg. He was euthanased on track, Pakenham 5th of November, 2009.

Provide Dewins (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:13:00.002-11:00

Brown gelding 2005 - 9/11/2009, by Runs to Win ex Please Provide
Trainer: ?????
Owners: Mr MA Cooper, Mr CA Cooper
6 0-0-0 $1,000 Stakes AU
Colac ~ 1200m Maiden
4 year old gelding Provide Dewins (AUS) broke down near the 500m mark, and was eased out of the race. He fractured his near fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, Colac 9th of November, 2009.

Famous Laddie (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:08:00.002-11:00

Bay gelding 2006 - 3/11/2009, by Canny Lad ex Let's Get Famous
Trainer: Gwenda Johnstone (Echuca)
Owners: Mr NJ Gibson, Mr GO Sturesteps, Mr JE Radley, Mr AS Micallef, Mr AG Heintz, Mr NM Oates, Mr DJ Lauzitz, Mr RJC Foster, Dr JT Kennedy, Seven Creeks Estate
5 0-0-0 $1,000 Stakes AU
Echuca ~ 1600m Maiden
Maiden 3 year old gelding Famous Laddie (AUS) broke down badly approaching the 400m mark and fell, he suffered compound fractured in both forelegs and was euthanased on track, Echuca 3rd of November, 2009.

Step Around (AUS)

2009-11-28T22:03:00.002-11:00

Chestnut mare 2003 - 14/11/2009, by Dodge ex Crown Madge
Trainer: Dave McEwan (Goondiwindi)
Owners: Mr DJ Mcewan, Mrs AR Cain
34 1-5-5 $16,650 Stakes AU
Inverell ~ 1100m Handicap
Six year old mare Step Around (AUS) broke down passing the 700m mark and was pulled up. She was euthanased on track due to her injuries, 14th of November, 2009.

Millman (AUS)

2009-11-28T21:48:00.002-11:00

Brown gelding 2006 - 5/11/2009, by Knowledge ex Lady of Quality
Trainer: Mike Storer (Lark Hill)
Owners: Mr PR Brewer, Mrs JA Brewer
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Pinjarra ~ 1300m Maiden
Maiden three year old Millman (AUS) suffered a fractured near fore cannonbone near the 900m mark, he was pulled up and euthanased on track, Pinjarra 5th of November, 2009.

Voscent (AUS)

2009-11-28T21:41:00.002-11:00

Brown gelding 2004 - 3/11/2009, by Scenic (IRE) ex Evoke
Trainer: Jarred Hall (Oakford)
Owners: Mrs PM Grant
5 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Bunbury ~ 1180m Maiden
Fractured near fore cannonbone during running, Voscent (AUS) was pulled up and euthanased on track, Bunbury 3rd of November, 2009.

Naval Hero (AUS)

2009-11-28T21:35:00.003-11:00

Brown gelding 2001 - 2/10/2009, by Admiralty (USA) ex Shalford Miss
Trainer: Peter Slater (Rockhampton)
Owners: Mrs DT Slater, Mr DC Slater
15 2-0-2 $11,075 Stakes AU
Yeppon ~ 1300m Class 1
Eight year olf gelding Naval Hero (AUS) broke down near the 300m mark and was pulled up, he suffered a ruptured offside sesamoid and was euthanased on track, Yeppon 2nd of October, 2009.

Canny Jewel (AUS)

2009-11-28T21:23:00.002-11:00

Chestnut mare 2003 - 10/10/2009, by Shrewdy ex Just Julia
Trainer: Tanya Parry (Julia Creek)
Owners: Delusional
20 0-4-2 $7,600 Stakes AU
Cloncurry ~ 1000m Maiden
After 20 race starts, still a maiden galloper Canny Jewel (AUS) broke down near the 900m mark and was pulled up. She was examined, and was euthanased as a result of her injuries, 10th of October, 2009.

Argung King (AUS)

2009-11-28T21:18:00.002-11:00

Brown gelding 2003 -24/10/2009, by King Cugat (USA) ex Pedante
Trainer: Shane Iverson (Charleville)
Owners: Mr DJ Power
36 8-6-3 $73,800 Stakes AU
Warrego ~ 1000m Handicap
Last start winner Argung King (AUS) blundered badly upon pulling up post race (ran 7/9) and suffered a fractured near fore fetlock. He was euthanased on track 24th of October, 2009.

Kenton (AUS)

2009-11-28T21:12:00.002-11:00

Brown gelding 2003 - 10/10/2009, by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) ex Lillaflicka
Trainer: Allan Bennett (Mackay)
Owners: Mr GJ Patterson
13 1-1-3 $13,850 Stakes AU
Bowen ~ 1100m Class B
Blundered badly near the 400m mark and pulled up, he suffered a serious injury to his near fore fetlock and near fore knee, and was euthanased on track, Bowen 10th of October, 2009.

Dark Target (AUS)

2009-11-28T20:58:00.003-11:00

Brown gelding 2004 - 24/10/09, by Danetime (IRE) ex Accuracy
Trainer: Chris Stelmach (Bunbury)
Owners: Mr JT Stelmach, Mr BW O'byrne, Mr DR Ward, Mrs CG Ward, Mr WD Kendall
19 8-4-3 $396,950 Stakes AU
Prince of Wales Stakes, Ascot (G3)
Article
Promising galloper Dark Target (AUS) was short priced favorite, however after leading most of the way he faded to finish last, and collapsed and died post race from a suspected heart attack, 24th of October, 2009.

Delpak (AUS)

2009-11-28T20:54:00.002-11:00

Grey mare 2004 - 25/10/2009, by Kendel Star ex Luke's Pak
Trainer: Rob G Smith (Waroona)
Owners: Mr RG Smith(L), Mrs AR Smith(L)
28 0-4-1 $13,325 Stakes AU
Northam ~ 2200m 0 - 64
28 starts and still a maiden, Delpak (AUS) fell approaching the 600m mark, she suffered a fractured near fore cannonbone and was euthanased on track, Northam 25th of October, 2009.

Fressenda (AUS)

2009-11-28T20:49:00.002-11:00

Bay mare 2005 - 1/10/2009, by Guiscard ex Kitchen
Trainer: ????
Owners: Mr RJ Laming, Miss M Tuckett
1 0-0-0 $250 Stakes AU
Ballarat ~ 1100m Maiden
In her first and only start, Fressenda (AUS) returned to the mounting yard (ran 7/10) in a distressed state. On return to her stall she collapsed and had to be euthanased, Ballarat 1st of October, 2009.

All Geard Up (AUS)

2009-11-28T20:41:00.002-11:00

Chestnut gelding 2000 - 4/10/09, by Protos (USA) ex Have a Heart (NZ)
Trainer: ????
Owners: Mr PA Geard, Mrs EJ Geard
61 4-3-3 $34,285 Stakes AU
Launceston - 1600m Class 2
Nine year old gelding All Geard Up (AUS) was eased up near the 800m mark, an examination showed he had suffered a severe commuted fracture of the near fore pastern and he was euthanased on track, 4th of October, 2009.

Fraar's Win (AUS)

2009-11-28T20:36:00.002-11:00

Bay or Brown mare 2004 - 27/9/09, by Fraar (USA) ex Flying Esra
Trainer: Leon Laskey (Relbia)
Owners: Mr LR Laskey, Ms SJ Marshall
27 0-4-1 $13,205 Stakes AU
Launceston ~ 1200m Maiden
Still a maiden after 27 attempts, Fraar's Win (AUS) broke down shortly after running second, she suffered a compound fracture of the near fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, 27th of September, 2009.

Empire Street (AUS)

2009-03-23T13:03:00.004-11:00

Bay gelding 2001 - 2009, by Desert King (IRE) ex Totally True
Trainer: Darryl Carrison at PORT LINCOLN
Owners: Mr GB Curtis, Mr GA Hughes, Mr SR Kemp, Mr MW Carr, Mr RL Wright, Mr KW Daniels, Mr DJ Buckland, Mr AC Puglisi, Mr ML Rogers, Mr MA Ricciuto
35 4-5-7 $37,210 Stakes AU
Port Lincoln races ~ 22/3/2009
Empire Street (AUS) was eased out of the race near the 500m mark, with a bowed near fore tendon. His fate was unknown for several months, I can now confirm he was euthanased at a later date when it was decided his recovery was not going well.
Thanks for the information, and allowing me to add him to the website.

Four Jacks (AUS)

2009-09-30T12:03:00.002-11:00

Bay Gelding 2001 - 6/8/2009, by KNOWLEDGE ex THAT'S PRECIOUS
Trainer: John Crane (Rockhampton)
Owners: JL Crane, GK Biles, P Paterson
33 4-10-2 $56,700 Stakes AU
Yeppon ~ 1200m Class 4
After running 11th of 11, Four Jacks (AUS) suffered a suspected haemorrhage in the yard and was euthanased as a result, Yeppon 6th of August, 2009.

Any information on these horses???

2009-09-30T02:40:00.000-11:00

All broke down on track recently, status unknown.

He’s Something – Broke down near fore, Moonee Valey 30/9/2009

Ladyswood – Broke down in off fore leg, Gold Coast 8/8/2009

Opalomine - Broke down, left fore tendon, Taree 21/8/2009

Danger Line – Broke down off fore tendon, Sunshine Coast 7/8/2009