Wool Zone (AUS)

Grey gelding 1999 - 25/4/2009, by Flying Spur ex Ashes
Trainer: John A O'Connor at MURRAY BRIDGE
Owners: M O'Connor
79 6-8-8 $220,142 Stakes AU
Morphettville ~ 3200m Hurdle
Nine year old gelding Wool Zone (AUS) made heavy contact with Taken at the Flood (AUS) as he struggled to his feet after falling heavily (see post below). Wool Zone (AUS) suffered a fractured spine and was euthanased on track, Morphettville 25th of April, 2009.

Taken at the Flood (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 25/4/2009, by Bianconi (USA) ex Golden Hanoof (USA)
Trainer: Ciaron Maher at WARRNAMBOOL
Owners: JT Crisp
51 9-5-7 $350,777 Stakes AU
Morphettville ~ 3200m Hurdle
$1.80 fav Taken at the Flood (AUS) struck the hurdle near the 800m mark and fell, resulting in a few horse behind him being hampered. One of these horses was Wool Zone (AUS) see post. Taken at the Flood (AUS) suffered a fractured pelvis and was euthanased on track, Morphettville 25th of April, 2009.

Why do I run this site?

One of the main reason I have for running this website is due to the many comments I get from owners/trainers of horses who appear on here. Here are a few examples, and I thank those who take the time to leave behind a message.

Hanging Rock (AUS) 26/4/2009 – “Seeing a horse fall in a race is always a terrible sight, but being one of Hanging Rock's owners it was even more terrible to see. Thanks boy, you were no great champion but you gave at least two of your owners a few heart stopping moments, mostly good ones! Hope you've gone to greener pastures!”
Anonymous.

Dusty Samui (AUS) 18/9/2008 – “I knew this horse, i worked with Jamie Bayliss the owner and trainer of Dusty. I sadly had to quit because i moved to far out... he wasn't always the best behaved but one of the best to be around, will miss that horse even though i didnt know him that long.”
Anonymous.

Flying Feline (AUS) 14/9/2008 – “Thanks for including our girl....means a lot. Keep up the fantastic work!”
Anonymous.

Crying Storm (AUS) 14/6/2008 – “Thanks to Peter Gelagotis for preparing and training Crying Storm. He was an honest horse with a big heart right to the end and deserves immense credit for performing at the top level on the flat and over the jumps. He was destined for bigger things and we are blessed to have owned such a good horse and he will never be forgotten by us at all and we will cherish all the friendships made and the great moments he provided on the track. RIP to our champion horse never to be forgotten.Crying Storm Syndicate

“To my hero STORMY, u gave me my proudest moments in racing. Your kindness and willingness as a youngster will remain in my heart forever. You were always honest and proud, a true professional to the end. I was blessed to have the opportunity to train, care and work with you. To me you were the ultimate athlete...R.I.P big guy.”
P. Gelagotis, trainer.

Measles (AUS) 25/2/006 – “Thankyou so much for recognising Measle's feats. It brought a tear to my eye.”Mark & Allan Slack-Smith

Never Jest (AUS) 22/7/2004 - “I have to leave my beautiful Renee a comment. I was the first person to ride this stunning filly and her death ruined my life. Renee or Never Jest as you all know her was a horse in a million her mother died shortly after birth. Renee never had a mean bone in her body she was the sweetest horse I have ever met and will ever meet (unlike her sister Vera who is a bit of a cow) Renee never bucked when I used to ride her a little 7 year old girl she used to walk around in circles in the coral as I sat there like an untrained blob in the saddle as she calmly tolerated me. When you called her name she would come galloping up in the paddock. My grandfather told me she died of a heart attack but he also sent her to race soon after a sick stomach I will never ever forget my beautiful Renee never ever for everyone who met her will understand that there is no better horse then Renee, she was bombproof from day dot ...... miss her so so much when she died I nearly gave up riding, I would like to say thank you for giving my beautiful baby the honour of having a small section on this cyberspace it really means alot to me. I was rung the day after she died I had to have several days off of school I was an absolute mess. She was my best friend and still is and forever will be.”
Anonymous.

Shining Storm (AUS) 12/2/2005 – “Storm, loosing you was the worst day my family ever had in racing, it broke our hearts. You came to us as a baby we broke you in and loved you, the first time we took you to the races we knew we had something special. You had owners that you gave much pleasure and glory to, but it wasn’t enough against dads word they wanted you in Melbourne and against his better judgement dad followed, you ran a second in town and did us proud again. But it was to be the start of what was heaven to hell, your owners sent you to Peter Moody and you didn’t do very well, so after sometime you came back to us, your owners wanted you in the derby so we went about getting you ready, and then came the day.You were a big handful before you raced and now when we look back you were most likely trying to tell us something. You went out on the track with David Pires on you they put you in the barriers and you jumped you got down around the first turn and something went wrong. Dave pulled you out of the race. You kept going to the back straight till he pulled you up. I couldn’t wait for the race to be over to get around to see what was wrong with you, mum and I were running to be at your side when our worst nightmare was confirmed.Oh Storm you stood so tall, and so beautiful with this aura over the top of you, then the vet put you to sleep, mum and I kneeled to the ground and kissed you goodbye. To leave your side with just your bridle. You gave dad his greatest achievement in racing and for that he will always love you. Thank you our champ for the memories. RIP."

Alison

Pressonet (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2004 - 26/4/2009, by Hussonet (USA) ex Precious Lass
Trainer: Gavin Beever at BENDIGO
Owners: KS Sutherland, BJ Cain, F Hawker, Friends of Cumbre No 2, Taj, G Hayes, JS Douglas, Airport, Tabone, DN Mcmurray
6 1-1-0 $8,875 Stakes AU
Bendigo ~ 1000m fillies & mares Class 1
Four year old Hussonet mare Pressonet (AUS) broke down badly near the 500m and lost her jockey, she suffered a fractured near fore fetlock and cannonbone and was euthanased on track, Bendigo 26th of April, 2009.

Hanging Rock (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 26/4/2009, by Picnicker ex Always A Girl
Trainer: Pat Hyland at CRANBOURNE
Owners: RL Roulston, ME Hyland, FA Bayne, Clay Hero Pty Ltd, GN Webb, RN Webb, MR Andrews, LA Beard, C Nitschke
26 5-3-1 $51,450 Stakes AU
Yarra Valley ~ 3200m Hurdle
Five year old gelding Hanging Rock (AUS) made a faulty jump at the last and fell. He suffered serious injuries in the incident and was euthanased on track, Yarra Valley 26th of April, 2009.

Marlado (AUS)

Brown Filly 2005 - 19/4/2009, by Marwina ex Tornado Lass
Trainer: Mack Griffith at MUSWELLBROOK
Owners: TC Hill
8 1-2-0 $15,700 Stakes AU
Mudgee ~ 1100m Class 1
Three year old filly Marlado (AUS) crashed through the outside running rail near the 700m mark, she suffered a fractured near foreleg and was euthanased on track, Mudgee 19th of April, 2009.

Lee Kova (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2002 - 19/4/2009, by Brackenlee ex Zelkova
Trainer: ???
Owners: KE Haigh
16 1-3-4 $20,350 Stakes AU
Sunshine Coast ~ 1400m Class 1
Six year old gelding Lee Kova (AUS) broke down badly at the 100m mark, and was eased out of the race, he was euthanased on track, Sunshine Coast 19th of April, 2009.

Hifilante (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 18/4/2009, by Filante (NZ) ex Gizzie
Trainer: Nancy Stewart at INVERELL
Owners: JD Gibson
18 3-1-3 $24,175 Stakes AU
Warialda ~ 1400m Warialda Cup
Seven year old gelding Hifilante (AUS) fractured his near foreleg and fell near the 600m mark, he was euthanased on track, Warialda 18th of April, 2009.

Any idea how these faired?

Godly - Broke down near fore tendon, Sunshine Coast 12/4/2009
Unique Impression - Broke down in right foreleg, Grafton 20/4/2009
One Giant Step - Significant injury to near fore, treated on course, Scone 17/4/2009
White Lion Fever - Broke down on home turn and pulled up, Wyong 16/4/2009

Sir Chalmers (AUS)

Bay Gelding 2001 - 11/4/2009, by Serheed (USA) ex Diva Dame
Trainer: Barry Newnham at ASCOT
Owners: DA King, TJ King, BP Newnham
37 8-10-5 $181,275 Stakes AU
Ascot ~ 1500m
Seven year old gelding Sir Chalmers (AUS) ($3.40 fav) broke down badly at the 150m mark during running, he fractured both sesamoids in his near fore and was euthanased on track, Ascot 11th of April, 2009.

Shrogginet (AUS)

Brown Gelding 2000 - 23/4/2009, by Pentire (GB) ex Alacrity (NZ)
Trainer: Tom Hughes at FLEMINGTON
Owners: RA Orloff, M Orloff
53 6-2-9 $$237,555 Stakes AU
Photo~1
Cranbourne Hurdle Trials, 23rd April 2009
Experienced jumper Shrogginet (AUS) (winner of the 2008 Macdonald Steeplechase at Moonee Valley) fell in a hurdle trail at Carnbourne and fractured a leg. He was euthanased on track, 23rd of April, 2009. RIP, old fella.

Captain Oats (AUS)

Bay Gelding 2004 - 6/4/2009, by Commands ex Ocean Angel
Trainer: Jason Deamer at BROADMEADOWS
Owners: N Moraitis
25 2-2-3 $23,400 Stakes AU
Quirindi ~ 1200m 0 - 72
Bay four year old Captain Oats (AUS) broke down at the 100m mark before the finish line and veered sharply out. He crossed the finish line in 4th place - and was euthanased due to his injuries, Quirindi, 6th of April 2009.

Little Legend (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 - 4/4/2009, by Latarmiss (IRE) ex The Robe
Trainer: ???
Owners: MH Ross, WJ Cox
45 2-3-3 $20,175 Stakes AU
Wellington ~ 2400m 0 - 71
Seven year old gelding Little Legend (AUS) collapsed in the mounting yard after running 5/6 and he died shortly after. He suffered a suspected internal haemorrhage, Wellington 4th of April, 2009.

Key to Success (AUS)

5yo Brown gelding, by Racers Edge ex Nakooma
Trained by ???
Albury ~ 2000m Albury 27/3/2009
Key to Success (AUS) suffered a severe tendon injury to his near fore during the running of The Albury Cup, his status is currently unknown, 27th of March 2009.

Amiata (AUS)

Bay Filly 2005 - 27/3/2009, by Grandera (IRE) ex Shamrock Jazz
Trainer: Steve Cunningham at Wangaratta
Owners: SS Cunningham, K Cunningham, DP Baker, M Andrews, M Hilton, GM Bell
4 0-0-1 $1,975 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ 1000m 3yo filles 0 - 72
3 year old fily Amiata (AUS) was sent out a long shot (70-1) at Moonee Valley. Another runner clipped her heels during running and she was pulled out of the race. She had been severely galloped-on on her near hind leg, and was euthanased on track as a result, 27th of March 2009.

King of Gems (AUS)

Bay Gelding 2003 - 24/3/3009, by Devaraja (NZ) ex Make Mine Ruby
Trainer: Aaron Bazeley at Kalgoorlie WA
Owners: JG Wells, P Thomas, AM Bazeley, PJ Watson
5 2-0-0 $$12,995 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1300m 0 - 67
Last start winner, 5 year old King of Gems (AUS) fractured his near fore leg during running and was pulled up near the 800m mark. He was euthanased on track, 24th of March, 2009.

In Niugini (NZ)

9 year old Bay Horse, by Carnegie (IRE) ex Bruine (FR)
Trained by Ron Drysdale at Ipswick QLD
Gold Coast races ~ 7/3/2009
In Niugini (NZ) broke down in running last, pulled up lame in the near fore leg and was found to have ruptured a superficial flexor tendon. His status is currently unknown.

Dane Trader (AUS)

7 year old Brown gelding, by Danetrice ex In-vita-lady
Trained by John McGregor at Young NSW
Corowa races ~ 22/3/2009
Dane Trader (AUS) broke down in off fore leg during racing, his status is currently unknown.
*Update: Dane Trader will have new home as hack as long as his fetlock will handle it according to trainer mr john mcgregor.

Mr Tripping (AUS)

5 year old Chestnut gelding, by Strategic ex Miss Bussel
Trained by Darryl Carrison at PORT LINCOLN
Port Lincoln races ~ 22/3/2009
Mr Tripping (AUS) was pulled up at the 800m mark with a bowed near fore tendon, his status is currently unknown.

Empire Street (AUS)

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.

Banksdale (AUS)

Grey gelding 2003 - 21/3/2009, by Toy Pindarri (NZ) ex Eden Quay
Trainer: Richard Freyer at Corowa NSW
Owners: JF Mccarthy, C Dalas, AJ Haring, RG Canny, AJ Perkins, P Obrien
24 3-6-4 $45,800 Stakes AU
Berrigan ~ 1600m Handicap
Five year old grey gelding Banksdale (AUS) (race favorite) broke down badly at the 450m mark, and was restrained out of the race. His off hind cannon was badly fractured, and as a result he was euthanased on track, 21st March 2009. Three year old Happy Wanderer (AUS) also broke down and suffered the same fate only a few races earlier (see below).

Happy Wanderer (AUS)

Brown gelding 2005 - 21/3/2009, by Stargazer (NZ) ex Plains Wanderer
Trainer: Phil Sweeny at Jerilderie NSW
Owners: IS Sweeny, AR Curtis, DG Barker
1 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Berrigan ~ 1100m Maiden
In his first and only race start, three year old gelding Happy Wanderer (AUS) broke down badly passing the 250m mark and was eased out of the race. He suffered a fractured near fore fetlock, and was euthanased on track, 21st March 2009. Only a few races later, another horse, Banksdale, broke down at the same meeting (see above).

High Noon (AUS)

4 year old Brown gelding, by Bite The Bullet (USA) ex Miss Exploit
Trained by Les Bridge at Randwick
Hawkesbury ~ 12/3/2009
Pulled up acutely lame in the near foreleg, his status is currently unknown.

Real Income (AUS)

5 year old Brown gelding, by Genuine (JNP) ex Annuity
Trained by Sue Murphy at Naracoorte
Naracoorte ~ 13/3/2009
Won the race, but broke down after the post, tendon injury. His status is currently unknown.

Eight Relic (AUS)

7 year old Brown gelding, by Dust in the Wind (NZ) ex Western Duchess
Trained by John Heelan at Clermont (QLD)
Charter Towers ~ 14/3/2009
Rutpured near hind tendon during running, his status is currently unknown.

Souped Up (AUS)

6yo Bay mare by Super Jet (USA) ex Soupri's Pride(NZ)
Trained by Justin Parsons at Mt Barker (WA)
Pingrup Races ~ 14/3/2009
Ruptured tendon in near foreleg, her status is currently unknwon.

Tully Tenor (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 5/3/2009, by Distant Music (USA) ex Billie's Dream
Trainer: Brett Baker at TOOWOOMBA
Owners: DJ Mcnamara, SJ Burns
30 2-3-8 $30,480 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ 1680 Class 2
After running second at his previous start, four year old chestnut Tully Tenor (AUS) stumbled near the 500m mark, before being pulled up. He suffered a fractured near fore sesamoid and was euthanased on track, Ipswich 5th of March, 2009.

Fergalicious (AUS)

Bay Filly 2005 - 7/3/2009, by Dubai Destination (USA) ex Majestic Dawn
Trainer: ???
Owners: Widosea Racing
10 1-1-1 $14,480 Stakes AU
Armidale ~ 1400m Class 1
Three year old filly Fergalicious (AUS) fractured her off foreleg during running and fell. She was euthanased on track, Armidale 7th of March, 2009.

Mindil Beach (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 15/7/2008, by Ombra Della Sera ex Remember Romance
Trainer: Tony Gollan at TOOWOOMBA
Owners: GK Adrian
29 5-1-3 $38,250 Stakes AU
Gatton ~ 1085m Barrier Trial
In a tragic accident, talented gelding Mindil Beach (AUS) streaked away to win his barrier trial by an impressive 8 lengths before colliding with a tractor on the track which was moving barriers. He suffered sgnificant injuries and had to be euthanased on track, Corowa Barrier Trials 15th July 2008.

Uncle Stuey (AUS)

Status Unknown
Bay gelding 2002 - 7/3/2009, by Zephyr's Tornado ex Scenic Girl
Trainer: Adrian Osbourne (BENALLA)
Owners: AR Osbourne, DJ Osbourne
62 10-8-14 $100,487 Stakes AU
Toowoomba ~ 1200 0 - 89
Heavily raced gelding Uncle Stuey (AUS) was pulled up after the post (finished 4/5) with an injury to his off foreleg. He was vanned off for further assessment, Toowoomba races 7th of March, 2009.
Any information, send me an email.

Spokmann (AUS)

Brown gelding 2003 - 25/2/2009, by West Quest (CAN) ex My Irish Rose
Trainer: ????
Owners: KD Drake, P Brazendale, DL Evans
17 3-2-2 $29,965 Stakes AU
Launceston Cup (Group 3) ~ 2400m
In the Group 3 Launceston Cup, brown gelding Spokmann (AUS) bled from both nostrils before collapsing near the 1600m mark. He died on the track, 25th of February, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.....