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.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 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 $$30,371 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ 3224m Hurdle
Whilst racing on the flat, In Detention (NZ) broke down badly at the 1600m mark and was retired from the race. He was later euthanased as a result of his injury, Moonee Valley 27th of August, 2008.
Trainer: Michael Moroney at FLEMINGTON
Owners: MD Moroney, GS Hale, MJ Watkins, R Bruce, D Bruce
22 3-3-3 $$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.
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.
Monday, August 25, 2008
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.
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.
Sunday, August 24, 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.
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).
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).
Monday, August 18, 2008
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
Monday, August 11, 2008
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.
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.
Sunday, August 10, 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.
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.
Wednesday, August 6, 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.
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.
Tuesday, August 5, 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
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.
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.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
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
Photo ~
Photo 2 ~
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.
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
Photo ~
Photo 2 ~
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.
Tuesday, July 29, 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.
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.
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.
Monday, July 28, 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.
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.
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.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
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.
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
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
Monday, July 21, 2008
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
Gold King - Ruptured off fore flexor tendon, Gympie 19/7/2008.
Mystery Lullaby - Broke down off fore fetlock, Grafton 16/7/2008
Thursday, July 17, 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.
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.
Monday, July 14, 2008
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.
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.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, July 12, 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.
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.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, July 7, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, July 4, 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.
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.
Tuesday, July 1, 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.
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.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
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.
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.
Friday, June 27, 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
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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 25, 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.
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.
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.
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'
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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'
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'
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, June 22, 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.
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.
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