Bay gelding 1999 - 30/5/2008, by Victory Dance (IRE) ex Frippony (NZ)
Trainer: Max Hinton at MORNINGTON
Owners: N Rodokal
45 3-2-5 $61,219 Stakes AU
Sale ~ 1711m: 0-68 Photo~
Eight year old gelding Victory Nik, having his first start in nearly 10 months, suffered a fatal bleeding attack rounding the home turn at Sale Racetrack, he collapsed and died on the track, 30th of May 2008.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Whatever Jack (AUS)
Chestnut colt 2004 - 29/5/2008, by Delago Brom ex Nothing Daunted
Trainer: Ken Keys at CRANBOURNE
Owners: LA Keys, C Johnstone, M Johnstone, I Fountain, M Fountain, M O'Connell, R Edwards, S Scorgie, G Reid
12 1-0-3 $19,020 Stakes AU
Cranbourne ~ 2025m 0-68
A last start winner, 3 year old colt Whatever Jack was eased down at about the 600m mark, and shortly after he collapsed and died, a suspected ruptured aorta, 29th of May, 2008.
Trainer: Ken Keys at CRANBOURNE
Owners: LA Keys, C Johnstone, M Johnstone, I Fountain, M Fountain, M O'Connell, R Edwards, S Scorgie, G Reid
12 1-0-3 $19,020 Stakes AU
Cranbourne ~ 2025m 0-68
A last start winner, 3 year old colt Whatever Jack was eased down at about the 600m mark, and shortly after he collapsed and died, a suspected ruptured aorta, 29th of May, 2008.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Aussie Empire (AUS)
Bay filly 2004 - 25/5/2008, by Second Empire (IRE) ex Honeymoon's Over
Trainer: Peter Fernie
Owners: F Bratovich, R Polodna, C Cusma
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1306m Maiden Plate
3 year old filly Aussie Empire in her fourth start, struck heels at the 1000m mark after a tardy start and fell, she suffered a fractured near fore knee and was euthanased on track, 25th of May, 2008.
Trainer: Peter Fernie
Owners: F Bratovich, R Polodna, C Cusma
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1306m Maiden Plate
3 year old filly Aussie Empire in her fourth start, struck heels at the 1000m mark after a tardy start and fell, she suffered a fractured near fore knee and was euthanased on track, 25th of May, 2008.
Friday, May 23, 2008
George Washington photo....
George Washington famously broke down in the 2007 Breeder Cup. This beautiful photo, taken less than a minute before he took his final fateful step in that fateful race, is incredible.The Photo
Thursday, May 22, 2008
An unknown warrior, 3 year old Colt
Colt, 2004 - 20/5/2008, by ? Breeding ?
Caloundra Trackwork ~ New Cushion Track
An unknown 3 year old colt, in morning track work on the new cushion surface at Caloundra, snapped a foreleg and was later euthanased. His trackwork rider, Ken Pope is in hospital with neck fractures, 20th of May, 2008.
Caloundra Trackwork ~ New Cushion Track
An unknown 3 year old colt, in morning track work on the new cushion surface at Caloundra, snapped a foreleg and was later euthanased. His trackwork rider, Ken Pope is in hospital with neck fractures, 20th of May, 2008.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Bounty Hill (AUS)
Bay gelding 1999 - 28/6/2003, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) ex Arvida
Trainer: Paul Perry
Owners: S Marshall, G Dowling, D Nankervis, M Lowry, L Gillard, J Ferrarin, P Vautin, S Gillard
7 2-0-0 $8,400 Stakes AU
Trackwork accident ~ Newcastle
3 year old gelding Bounty Hill was being leg by his strapper outside Broadmeadows Racetrack, when the horse was hit from behind by a vehicle. He suffered a shattered shoulder and a broken near hind leg, and was euthanased at the scene, 28th of June 2003.
Trainer: Paul Perry
Owners: S Marshall, G Dowling, D Nankervis, M Lowry, L Gillard, J Ferrarin, P Vautin, S Gillard
7 2-0-0 $8,400 Stakes AU
Trackwork accident ~ Newcastle
3 year old gelding Bounty Hill was being leg by his strapper outside Broadmeadows Racetrack, when the horse was hit from behind by a vehicle. He suffered a shattered shoulder and a broken near hind leg, and was euthanased at the scene, 28th of June 2003.
Hoysted (AUS)
Bay gelding 1994 - 30/1/2003, by Ron Bon (USA) ex Toy Princess
Trainer: E Knight
Owners: E Knight
78 6-5-9 $78,125 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 1600m
After running 4th of 6, Hoysted collapsed and died 300m after passing the post, suspected heart attack 30th of January, 2003.
Trainer: E Knight
Owners: E Knight
78 6-5-9 $78,125 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 1600m
After running 4th of 6, Hoysted collapsed and died 300m after passing the post, suspected heart attack 30th of January, 2003.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Heed the Storm (AUS)
Bay gelding 2000 - 18/5/2008, by Serheed (USA) ex Storm Lady (NZ)
Trainer: Gary Bowen at Kalgoorlie
Owners: G Bowen, D Altus, R Amos
37 2-3-1 $19,026 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1400m 0-62
After finishing near the tail of the field, on return to scale Heed the Storm collided with another runner, Firstclass Honours, which was being led by the Clerk of the course. Heed the Storm suffered spinal damage and was euthanased, 18th of May 2008.
Trainer: Gary Bowen at Kalgoorlie
Owners: G Bowen, D Altus, R Amos
37 2-3-1 $19,026 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1400m 0-62
After finishing near the tail of the field, on return to scale Heed the Storm collided with another runner, Firstclass Honours, which was being led by the Clerk of the course. Heed the Storm suffered spinal damage and was euthanased, 18th of May 2008.
Cat O'Nine Tales (NZ)
Bay colt (2yo) 2000 - 16/4/2003, by Tale of the Cat (USA) ex Nothing to Declare
Trainer: David Payne
Owners: J Bester, M Kirwan, K Nakao, T Magnier, J Nagle
2 0-0-1 $1,000 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1250m Colts and Geldings 2yo
2 year old colt Cat O' Nine Tales broke down badly in front as a short priced favourite at Canterbury, he was later euthanased due to his injuries, 16th of April, 2003.
* Cat O' Nine Tales was one of many horses who we knew had broken down in running, but were unable to confirm his status. It has been confirmed his injuries were too severe, and he was euthanased.
Trainer: David Payne
Owners: J Bester, M Kirwan, K Nakao, T Magnier, J Nagle
2 0-0-1 $1,000 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1250m Colts and Geldings 2yo
2 year old colt Cat O' Nine Tales broke down badly in front as a short priced favourite at Canterbury, he was later euthanased due to his injuries, 16th of April, 2003.
* Cat O' Nine Tales was one of many horses who we knew had broken down in running, but were unable to confirm his status. It has been confirmed his injuries were too severe, and he was euthanased.
Lucky Cut (AUS)
Bay filly 2001 - 10/12/2005, by Snippets ex Opportune
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse at Randwick
Owners: R Fiszman, M Price, H Cousens
7 3-2-0 $43,640 Stakes AU
Rosehill ~ 1400m Class 3
After winning her last few starts, Lucky Cut broke down badly in her off hind leg and was later euthanased as a result of her injuires, Rosehill 10th of December, 2005.
* Lucky Cut was one of many horses who we knew had broken down in running, but were unable to confirm her status. It has been confirmed her injuries were too severe, and she was euthanased.
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse at Randwick
Owners: R Fiszman, M Price, H Cousens
7 3-2-0 $43,640 Stakes AU
Rosehill ~ 1400m Class 3
After winning her last few starts, Lucky Cut broke down badly in her off hind leg and was later euthanased as a result of her injuires, Rosehill 10th of December, 2005.
* Lucky Cut was one of many horses who we knew had broken down in running, but were unable to confirm her status. It has been confirmed her injuries were too severe, and she was euthanased.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Bold Act (AUS)
Bay gelding 2002 – 17/5/2008, by Natural Act ex Azzina
Trainer: Neil Hocking at DOOMBEN
Owners: N, M & P Hocking, R & G Bush, J Stokes, S Rossow
29 4-3-0 $19,570 Stakes AU
Toowoomba ~ 1303m Class 4
Broke down at the 100m mark, right before the finish line and suffered a fractured off fore fetlock, Bold Act was euthanased on track, Toowoomba 17th of May, 2008.
Trainer: Neil Hocking at DOOMBEN
Owners: N, M & P Hocking, R & G Bush, J Stokes, S Rossow
29 4-3-0 $19,570 Stakes AU
Toowoomba ~ 1303m Class 4
Broke down at the 100m mark, right before the finish line and suffered a fractured off fore fetlock, Bold Act was euthanased on track, Toowoomba 17th of May, 2008.
Captain Butler (NZ)
Bay gelding 2000 - 16/5/2008, by Soviet Star (USA) ex Fiddle De De (NZ)
Trainer: Terry and Karina O’Sullivan
Owners: D & K Plunkett
57 3-7-4 $59,022 Stakes AU
Mt Gambier ~ 3400m Steeplchase
Pulled out of race/steeplechase at the 1000m, suffered a ruptured off fore tendon, and later euthanased, Mt Gambier 16th of May, 2008.
Trainer: Terry and Karina O’Sullivan
Owners: D & K Plunkett
57 3-7-4 $59,022 Stakes AU
Mt Gambier ~ 3400m Steeplchase
Pulled out of race/steeplechase at the 1000m, suffered a ruptured off fore tendon, and later euthanased, Mt Gambier 16th of May, 2008.
Rincewald (AUS)
Black/Dark brown gelding 2004 - 25/4/2008, by Cape Cross (IRE) ex Garden Walk (NZ)
Trainer: Peter Moody at CAULFIELD
Owners: CE Holt
8 1-1-1 $9,150 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ VRC St Ledger 2800m
Back in April, I asked for information about two 3 year olds who suffered reportedly serious injuries at Flemington, Rincewald being one of them. Rincewald suffered a serious injury to his off fore leg, and I can now confirm he had to be euthanased a short time later due to the severity of the injury, 25th of April, 2008.
Trainer: Peter Moody at CAULFIELD
Owners: CE Holt
8 1-1-1 $9,150 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ VRC St Ledger 2800m
Back in April, I asked for information about two 3 year olds who suffered reportedly serious injuries at Flemington, Rincewald being one of them. Rincewald suffered a serious injury to his off fore leg, and I can now confirm he had to be euthanased a short time later due to the severity of the injury, 25th of April, 2008.
Fuji Lad (AUS)
Chestnut gelding 2001 - 23/6/2006, by Fuji Kiseki (JPN) ex Ellawin
Trainer: Noel Mayfield-Smith
Owners: W & D Fisher
7 1-0-2 $11,300 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 2000m Class 1
Last start winner and short priced favourite Fuji Lad broke down badly in the off fore, and was later euthanased, 23rd of June, 2006.
Trainer: Noel Mayfield-Smith
Owners: W & D Fisher
7 1-0-2 $11,300 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 2000m Class 1
Last start winner and short priced favourite Fuji Lad broke down badly in the off fore, and was later euthanased, 23rd of June, 2006.
Reignforest (AUS)
Bay gelding 2002 - 17/12/2005, by Woodman (USA) ex Pray for Reign
Trainer: Peter Moody at CAULFIELD
Owners: N O'Brien, M Murray, A Galante, P Prowse, S Greene, A Pellicano, F Pellicano
7 2-2-1 $39,500 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 1700m 3yo Handicap ~Photo ~Photo 1
Last start winner Reignforest started a warm favourite, but fractured his near fore cannonbone in running and was later euthanased, 17th of December, 2005.
Trainer: Peter Moody at CAULFIELD
Owners: N O'Brien, M Murray, A Galante, P Prowse, S Greene, A Pellicano, F Pellicano
7 2-2-1 $39,500 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 1700m 3yo Handicap ~Photo ~Photo 1
Last start winner Reignforest started a warm favourite, but fractured his near fore cannonbone in running and was later euthanased, 17th of December, 2005.
Avise (AUS)
Grey gelding 2001 - 10/3/2005, by Canny Lad ex Kouglof (NZ)
Trainer: Bart Cummings
Owners: C Lowe, M Lowe, P Nikolaidis, D Nikolaidis, P Brandon, S Campbell, G Snow
9 1-2-0 $44,800 Stakes AU
Randwick ~ 1550m 3yo Class 3
3 year old gelding Avise broke down on the home turn at Randwick, and was euthanased as a result of injuries sustained, 10th of March, 2005.
*Avise was listed as a 'missing horse' as details of his condition was unknown after he broke down in racing. It has been confirmed by a reader that this horse was indeed euthanased as a result, many thanks for the information.
Trainer: Bart Cummings
Owners: C Lowe, M Lowe, P Nikolaidis, D Nikolaidis, P Brandon, S Campbell, G Snow
9 1-2-0 $44,800 Stakes AU
Randwick ~ 1550m 3yo Class 3
3 year old gelding Avise broke down on the home turn at Randwick, and was euthanased as a result of injuries sustained, 10th of March, 2005.
*Avise was listed as a 'missing horse' as details of his condition was unknown after he broke down in racing. It has been confirmed by a reader that this horse was indeed euthanased as a result, many thanks for the information.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Absolute Champion (AUS)
ABSOLUTE CHAMPION - JUST THAT!
In a very sad aftermath to brilliant aussie sprinter Takeover Targets win in Singapore last night, former Australian galloper ABSOLUTE CHAMPION broke down with a fractured fetlock shortly after the start, and was put down. He has been added to the Fallen racehorses of Asia page.
As we all know, he was just that, and he will sadly missed.
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Another former Australian galloper, the classy Natural Blitz broke down right on the line in Hong Kong on 12/5/2008, a few people have said they believe he was euthanased, but I have been unable to confirm this, as nothing has been reported. I find this amazingly sad.
If you can shed any light, please let me know.
In a very sad aftermath to brilliant aussie sprinter Takeover Targets win in Singapore last night, former Australian galloper ABSOLUTE CHAMPION broke down with a fractured fetlock shortly after the start, and was put down. He has been added to the Fallen racehorses of Asia page.
As we all know, he was just that, and he will sadly missed.
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Another former Australian galloper, the classy Natural Blitz broke down right on the line in Hong Kong on 12/5/2008, a few people have said they believe he was euthanased, but I have been unable to confirm this, as nothing has been reported. I find this amazingly sad.
If you can shed any light, please let me know.
Siamun (AUS)
Grey gelding 2000 - January 2007, by Desert King (IRE) ex Walch's Lane
Trainer: Tony Vasil at CAULFIELD
Owners: W & J Tilbury, N Di Giovanni, C Di Giovanni
26 7-2-3 $124,170 Stakes AU
Caulfield Trackwork ~Photo
Tasmanian owned galloper Siamun had to be euthanased in January 2007 after breaking a leg in trackwork at Caulfield. It was a sad end to a very talented stayer, who we never saw the best of because of serious tendon injuries. The big grey was trained by Tony Vasil at Caulfield for Hobart owners Nick and Christine Di Giovanni, and Bill and Jill Tilbury. He broke a track record at Sandown last spring, and with an ounce of luck could have qualified for the Melbourne Cup.
Trainer: Tony Vasil at CAULFIELD
Owners: W & J Tilbury, N Di Giovanni, C Di Giovanni
26 7-2-3 $124,170 Stakes AU
Caulfield Trackwork ~Photo
Tasmanian owned galloper Siamun had to be euthanased in January 2007 after breaking a leg in trackwork at Caulfield. It was a sad end to a very talented stayer, who we never saw the best of because of serious tendon injuries. The big grey was trained by Tony Vasil at Caulfield for Hobart owners Nick and Christine Di Giovanni, and Bill and Jill Tilbury. He broke a track record at Sandown last spring, and with an ounce of luck could have qualified for the Melbourne Cup.
Three Crowns (NZ)
Brown gelding 1992 - 3/11/1998, by Paris Opera ex Resolute (NZ)
Trainer: Malcolm Thwaites in SINGAPORE
Owners: ?
33 10-4-2 $804,891 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 1998 3200m Melbourne Cup (Gr1)
Singapore galloper, brought to Melbourne for a shot at the Gr1 Melbourne Cup. He broke down in the straight, fracturing his pastern and was euthanased on the track, 3rd of November, 1998.
Trainer: Malcolm Thwaites in SINGAPORE
Owners: ?
33 10-4-2 $804,891 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 1998 3200m Melbourne Cup (Gr1)
Singapore galloper, brought to Melbourne for a shot at the Gr1 Melbourne Cup. He broke down in the straight, fracturing his pastern and was euthanased on the track, 3rd of November, 1998.
Son of Sling (AUS)
Bay colt 1996 - ??, by Serheed (USA) ex Quetta
Trainer: ??
Owners: F Grabarz, R Kendray, J Kerr
Unraced colt ~ Trackwork accident
Unraced colt Son of Sling was euthanased after he hit a track marker in trackwork at Warwick Farm. He broke his leg, but I am unsure as to how old he was (2 or 3?) and when this happened.
Trainer: ??
Owners: F Grabarz, R Kendray, J Kerr
Unraced colt ~ Trackwork accident
Unraced colt Son of Sling was euthanased after he hit a track marker in trackwork at Warwick Farm. He broke his leg, but I am unsure as to how old he was (2 or 3?) and when this happened.
Uma Spirit (AUS)
Bay filly 2000 - 31/12/2003, by Umatilla (NZ) ex Easy Go
Trainer: Gerald Ryan
Owners: W Sheather, R Sheather
2 0-0-0 $500 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1250m 3yo fillies and mares Maiden
3 year old filly Uma Spirit broke down badly in running at Canterbury at only her second start, 31st of December 2003. She broke her pelvis and died in the horse ambulance when leaving the racecourse on route to the medical center.
* Uma Spirit was in the status unknown section of this website, but confirmation was recieved about her fate, and she now has her own space here on the memorial.
Trainer: Gerald Ryan
Owners: W Sheather, R Sheather
2 0-0-0 $500 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1250m 3yo fillies and mares Maiden
3 year old filly Uma Spirit broke down badly in running at Canterbury at only her second start, 31st of December 2003. She broke her pelvis and died in the horse ambulance when leaving the racecourse on route to the medical center.
* Uma Spirit was in the status unknown section of this website, but confirmation was recieved about her fate, and she now has her own space here on the memorial.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Townclock (AUS)
Bay filly (2yo) 2004 - 3/2/2007, by Danetime (IRE) ex Timely Star
Trainer: Raquel Mills
Owners: J Harvey, P & I Hodgkinson
1 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Ascot ~ 1000m 2yo Handicap
In her first and only start, 2 year old filly Townclock was badly galloped on and suffered a badly damaged off hind tendon, she was euthanased on track, 3rd of February 2007.
Trainer: Raquel Mills
Owners: J Harvey, P & I Hodgkinson
1 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Ascot ~ 1000m 2yo Handicap
In her first and only start, 2 year old filly Townclock was badly galloped on and suffered a badly damaged off hind tendon, she was euthanased on track, 3rd of February 2007.
Spider Strikes (AUS)
Grey gelding 1999 - 4/3/2007, by Jacamar (IRE) ex Snow in Summer
Trainer: Simon Barrass
Owners: G Strain, K Irvine, B Farrell
32 11-6-2 $262,441 Stakes AU
Pinjarra ~ 2300m Pinjarra Cup
Handy gelding Spider Strikes suffered a serious injury to his near fore fetlock (ran 8th of 13) and was euthanased after the race, Pinjarra 4th of March, 2007.
Trainer: Simon Barrass
Owners: G Strain, K Irvine, B Farrell
32 11-6-2 $262,441 Stakes AU
Pinjarra ~ 2300m Pinjarra Cup
Handy gelding Spider Strikes suffered a serious injury to his near fore fetlock (ran 8th of 13) and was euthanased after the race, Pinjarra 4th of March, 2007.
Beau Fothers (AUS)
Chestnut gelding 2002 - 10/6/2007, by Aly Kingston (USA) ex Pagello
Trainer: Trevor Tasker
Owners: M Sherry, T Tasker, J Epis, S Epis, T Mcevoy
8 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1760m Maiden
After running 9th of 9, Beau Fothers was pulled up after the race and found to have fractured his off side pelvis and he was euthanased, 10th of June, 2007.
Trainer: Trevor Tasker
Owners: M Sherry, T Tasker, J Epis, S Epis, T Mcevoy
8 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1760m Maiden
After running 9th of 9, Beau Fothers was pulled up after the race and found to have fractured his off side pelvis and he was euthanased, 10th of June, 2007.
Bedtime Stories (AUS)
Bay gelding 1999 - 19/6/2005, by Runyon (IRE) ex Tonight Josephine
Trainer: Paul Dunstan at Pakenham
Owners: P & K Dunstan
18 0-0-3 $3,700 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 3450m Steeplechase
Made a faulty jump at the 7th fence and sustained a serious injury to off side elbow, euthanased on track, Warrnambool 19th of June, 2005.
Trainer: Paul Dunstan at Pakenham
Owners: P & K Dunstan
18 0-0-3 $3,700 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 3450m Steeplechase
Made a faulty jump at the 7th fence and sustained a serious injury to off side elbow, euthanased on track, Warrnambool 19th of June, 2005.
Donarch (AUS)
Chestnut gelding 1996 - 29/6/2005, by Archway (IRE) ex Duniah (NZ)
Trainer: I.T. Anderson
Owners: S Kais
58 8-7-5 $159,950 Stakes AU
Sandown ~ 3000m Hurdle
Donarch fell at the 2nd last hurdle at Sandown, he fractured his near fore leg and was euthanased on track, 29th of June, 2005.
Trainer: I.T. Anderson
Owners: S Kais
58 8-7-5 $159,950 Stakes AU
Sandown ~ 3000m Hurdle
Donarch fell at the 2nd last hurdle at Sandown, he fractured his near fore leg and was euthanased on track, 29th of June, 2005.
Newtown Wonder (AUS)
Bay gelding 1995 - 22/5/2005, by Military Plume (NZ) ex Sabot's Daughter
Trainer: D.R. Burgess
Owners: H Burgess, D Burgess
62 3-1-6 $22,475 Stakes AU
Mornington ~ 3000m Maiden Hurdle
Suffered a compound fracture of the near fore after clearing the 5th hurdle and was euthanased, Mornington 22nd of May 2005.
Trainer: D.R. Burgess
Owners: H Burgess, D Burgess
62 3-1-6 $22,475 Stakes AU
Mornington ~ 3000m Maiden Hurdle
Suffered a compound fracture of the near fore after clearing the 5th hurdle and was euthanased, Mornington 22nd of May 2005.
Specialist (AUS)
Bay gelding 1997 - August 2002, by Danzero ex A Jewel
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse
Owners: C Searle-Ward, G Schmidt, P Dyson, W Webster, P O'Toole, R Heap
18 7-3-2 $125,220 Stakes AU
Trackwork/Training accident
Specialist, a talented galloper racing at the elite level who strung together 4 wins in succession, hit his head whilst swimming in the equine pool. His handlers tried in vain to get him out, but he sadly drowned, August 2002.
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse
Owners: C Searle-Ward, G Schmidt, P Dyson, W Webster, P O'Toole, R Heap
18 7-3-2 $125,220 Stakes AU
Trackwork/Training accident
Specialist, a talented galloper racing at the elite level who strung together 4 wins in succession, hit his head whilst swimming in the equine pool. His handlers tried in vain to get him out, but he sadly drowned, August 2002.
Bee Wun (AUS)
Chestnut gelding 2001 - 21/11/2005, by Centre Stalls (IRE) ex Atomic Burst
Trainer: C.J. Davies
Owners: L & S Kuter
8 0-0-0 $550 Stakes AU
Kyneton ~ 1868m Maiden
Maiden galloper Bee Wun clipped heels with another runner and fell, fracturing his off fore leg in the process, he was euthanased on track, 21st of November, 2005.
Trainer: C.J. Davies
Owners: L & S Kuter
8 0-0-0 $550 Stakes AU
Kyneton ~ 1868m Maiden
Maiden galloper Bee Wun clipped heels with another runner and fell, fracturing his off fore leg in the process, he was euthanased on track, 21st of November, 2005.
Runon (AUS)
Bay mare 1998 - 5/10/2005, by Runyon (IRE) ex Thaisa
Trainer: Steven Roberts
Owners: R Stephens, R Spokes, D Cumberland, C Cumberland, R Kayll, J Stephens, N Cumberland, P Hansen, T Nourish
37 5-4-4 $134,650 Stakes AU
Cranbourne ~ 2025m Cranbourne Cup ~Photo
Classy mare Runon suffered a fractured near hind leg at the 300m mark in the 2005 Cranbourne Cup, she was euthanased as a result 5th of October, 2005.
Trainer: Steven Roberts
Owners: R Stephens, R Spokes, D Cumberland, C Cumberland, R Kayll, J Stephens, N Cumberland, P Hansen, T Nourish
37 5-4-4 $134,650 Stakes AU
Cranbourne ~ 2025m Cranbourne Cup ~Photo
Classy mare Runon suffered a fractured near hind leg at the 300m mark in the 2005 Cranbourne Cup, she was euthanased as a result 5th of October, 2005.
All Interest (AUS)
Bay colt 2002 - 22/8/2005, by High Rolling ex Pulsating
Trainer: ?
Owners: J Bullimore, S Bullimore, D Fielding
Unraced colt
Just turned 3 years old and unraced, All Interest escaped from his handler at Doomben Racecourse on his way to the trials. He bolted onto nearby Nudgee Road, and slipped over into the path of an oncoming car. He died instantly, 22nd of August, 2005.
Trainer: ?
Owners: J Bullimore, S Bullimore, D Fielding
Unraced colt
Just turned 3 years old and unraced, All Interest escaped from his handler at Doomben Racecourse on his way to the trials. He bolted onto nearby Nudgee Road, and slipped over into the path of an oncoming car. He died instantly, 22nd of August, 2005.
Oualie (AUS)
Grey horse 1999 - 25/6/2005, by Unbridled's Song (USA) ex Espina
Trainer: Oliver Koolman
Owners: O & K Koolman, J, L & M Gigante
28 5-4-2 $117,000 Stakes AU
Randwick ~ 1600m 3yo and up Handicap
Oualie broke down badly in running at Randwick, he suffered a shattered shoulder and was euthanased, 25th of June, 2005.
* Oualie had been listed as status unknown for a while, today it was confirmed that he indeed was put down that day. RIP, Oualie.
Trainer: Oliver Koolman
Owners: O & K Koolman, J, L & M Gigante
28 5-4-2 $117,000 Stakes AU
Randwick ~ 1600m 3yo and up Handicap
Oualie broke down badly in running at Randwick, he suffered a shattered shoulder and was euthanased, 25th of June, 2005.
* Oualie had been listed as status unknown for a while, today it was confirmed that he indeed was put down that day. RIP, Oualie.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Mondeville (AUS)
Bay gelding 2000 - 2/12/2006, by Monde Bleu (GB) ex Jacksonville
Trainer: Terry Evans
Owners: B Townsend, J Ahlstrom, M Malouf
41 2-6-6 $29,800 Stakes AU
Newcastle ~ 1200m Class 3
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Mondeville broke down in his near foreleg at Newcastle, 2nd of December 2006. Until today, he was in our 'Missing Horses' list, however, an email from his trainer has confirmed he indeed broke his leg that day and had to be euthanased.
A word from his trainer..."He was my favourite horse, I purchased him from Melb, and he gave us so much fun. He just tried his heart out every start. The biggest thrill was at Port Macquarie on cup day when he won over 1800m. Sadly, he broke his leg that day at Newcastle.
He is sadly missed."
Trainer: Terry Evans
Owners: B Townsend, J Ahlstrom, M Malouf
41 2-6-6 $29,800 Stakes AU
Newcastle ~ 1200m Class 3
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Mondeville broke down in his near foreleg at Newcastle, 2nd of December 2006. Until today, he was in our 'Missing Horses' list, however, an email from his trainer has confirmed he indeed broke his leg that day and had to be euthanased.
A word from his trainer..."He was my favourite horse, I purchased him from Melb, and he gave us so much fun. He just tried his heart out every start. The biggest thrill was at Port Macquarie on cup day when he won over 1800m. Sadly, he broke his leg that day at Newcastle.
He is sadly missed."
Ideal Harbour (AUS)
Brown gelding 1996 - 25/3/2002, by Ideal Planet ex Scandina (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: SC Stevens
13 1-2-0 $5,300 Stakes AU
Gundagai ~ 1180m Class 1
Ideal Harbour suffered a ruptured flexor tendon in his off hind leg when he was squeezed between horses on the turn, he was euthanased 25th of March, 2002.
Trainer: ?
Owners: SC Stevens
13 1-2-0 $5,300 Stakes AU
Gundagai ~ 1180m Class 1
Ideal Harbour suffered a ruptured flexor tendon in his off hind leg when he was squeezed between horses on the turn, he was euthanased 25th of March, 2002.
Summer Refuge (AUS)
Bay gelding 1997 - 14/6/2003, by Secret Summer (USA) ex Bye Bye Anchor
Trainer: Archie Cameron at LONGREACH
Owners: DJ Marshall
26 2-3-2 $11,650 Stakes AU
Longreach ~ 1200m Class 2
Summer Refuge fell at the 350m mark, suffering a fractured neck, he was euthanased on track, Longreach QLD 14th of June 2003.
Trainer: Archie Cameron at LONGREACH
Owners: DJ Marshall
26 2-3-2 $11,650 Stakes AU
Longreach ~ 1200m Class 2
Summer Refuge fell at the 350m mark, suffering a fractured neck, he was euthanased on track, Longreach QLD 14th of June 2003.
Urased A Dane (AUS)
Bay gelding 2002 - 26/10/2006, by Nothin Leica Dane ex Desaru (NZ)
Trainer: N. Mayfield-Smith
Owners: G & B Warrener, Mr & Mrs M May, J Berry, T Fletcher, M Quirk, C Managan, C Barrington, D Hart.
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 1000m Maiden
Before the start of the race, Urased A Dane dislodged his rider and broke free from the Clerk of the course. He reared over upon leaving the mounting yard, striking his head and died instantly, 26th Ocotber, 2006.
Trainer: N. Mayfield-Smith
Owners: G & B Warrener, Mr & Mrs M May, J Berry, T Fletcher, M Quirk, C Managan, C Barrington, D Hart.
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Hawkesbury ~ 1000m Maiden
Before the start of the race, Urased A Dane dislodged his rider and broke free from the Clerk of the course. He reared over upon leaving the mounting yard, striking his head and died instantly, 26th Ocotber, 2006.
Our Freeloader (AUS)
Grey gelding (2yo) 1997 - 13/4/2000, by Ignatius (USA) ex Blue Billie
Trainer: ?
Owners: J, A, M, T, J, S Mcinerney
1 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Gosford ~ 1100m 2yo Maiden
In his first and only start, 2 year old Our Freeloader broke down badly in the off fore and was pulled up by jockey, he was euthanased, Gosford 13th of April, 2000.
Trainer: ?
Owners: J, A, M, T, J, S Mcinerney
1 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Gosford ~ 1100m 2yo Maiden
In his first and only start, 2 year old Our Freeloader broke down badly in the off fore and was pulled up by jockey, he was euthanased, Gosford 13th of April, 2000.
Angst (AUS)
Grey filly 1990 - 1993, by Kala Dancer (GB) ex Shark
Trainer: Noel Mayfield-Smith ?
Owners: ?
10 7-1-0 $626,598 Stakes AU
Non Training Death
Photo~
Flying filly Angst graced our lives for a short time many years ago, in a short career she won 7 races, 5 in succession, and remains the only winner of the Sydney "Princess Series", which comprises of wins in the Gr2 Tea Rose Stakes, Gr2 Silver Shadow Stakes, and the Gr1 AJC Flight Stakes. All set to have a huge spring, Angst sadly never woke from an operation to remove bone chips from her knees.
* Angst was brought to my attention by a reader of this website, and I give my thanks. Too many horses like Angst are forgotten about all too quickly, so fast that details become sketchy and hard to find. In working together, we can honour and remember many horses in this way. Thank-you!
Trainer: Noel Mayfield-Smith ?
Owners: ?
10 7-1-0 $626,598 Stakes AU
Non Training Death
Photo~
Flying filly Angst graced our lives for a short time many years ago, in a short career she won 7 races, 5 in succession, and remains the only winner of the Sydney "Princess Series", which comprises of wins in the Gr2 Tea Rose Stakes, Gr2 Silver Shadow Stakes, and the Gr1 AJC Flight Stakes. All set to have a huge spring, Angst sadly never woke from an operation to remove bone chips from her knees.
* Angst was brought to my attention by a reader of this website, and I give my thanks. Too many horses like Angst are forgotten about all too quickly, so fast that details become sketchy and hard to find. In working together, we can honour and remember many horses in this way. Thank-you!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Quick Reaction (AUS)
Chestnut gelding 2001 - 15/5/2008, by Keltrice ex Surging Tide (NZ)
Trainer: Craig Smith at ROMA
Owners: BJ Gibson, KM Gibson
27 8-5-3 $80,280 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ 1100m Handicap
Consistant gelding Quick Reaction faltered at the 750m mark, and was quickly pulled up by his jockey. He suffered 'severe' injuries and was euthanased on track as a result, Rockhampton 15th of May 2008.
Trainer: Craig Smith at ROMA
Owners: BJ Gibson, KM Gibson
27 8-5-3 $80,280 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ 1100m Handicap
Consistant gelding Quick Reaction faltered at the 750m mark, and was quickly pulled up by his jockey. He suffered 'severe' injuries and was euthanased on track as a result, Rockhampton 15th of May 2008.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
A Tribute to Poker Face (NZ)
A tribute to NZ galloper Poker Face (NZ) from justracing.com.au by Tim Hickman
Poker Face photo and article~
Poker Face photo and article~
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Daichi Suzuki (AUS)
Brown gelding 2000 - 9/5/2008, by Fuji Kiseki (JPN) ex Here to Eternity
Trainer: Brian Sutton at HAWKESBURY
Owners: B Sutton, S Miller, D Reynolds, A Thompson, A Shaw, D Urquart, S Skillicorn, B Cohern, D Cotterell
Orange ~ 1310m Class 0-57
After running 3rd of 13 at Orange on the weekend, in a post race examination Daichi Suzuki (AUS) was found to have a severely fractured near foreleg, and he was euthanased, 9th of May, 2008.
Trainer: Brian Sutton at HAWKESBURY
Owners: B Sutton, S Miller, D Reynolds, A Thompson, A Shaw, D Urquart, S Skillicorn, B Cohern, D Cotterell
Orange ~ 1310m Class 0-57
After running 3rd of 13 at Orange on the weekend, in a post race examination Daichi Suzuki (AUS) was found to have a severely fractured near foreleg, and he was euthanased, 9th of May, 2008.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Brother Neil (AUS)
Bay gelding 2002 - 10/5/2008, by Saithor (USA) ex Flatbush
Trainer: John O'Connor at MURRAY BRIDGE
Owners: RA Keogh
30 1-2-1 $11,360 Stakes AU
Morphettville ~ 3200m Hurdle race
Photo~
Brother Neil struck the hurdle near the 300m mark and fell, he suffered a probable broken neck and was euthanased on the spot, Morphettville 10th of May 2008.
Trainer: John O'Connor at MURRAY BRIDGE
Owners: RA Keogh
30 1-2-1 $11,360 Stakes AU
Morphettville ~ 3200m Hurdle race
Photo~
Brother Neil struck the hurdle near the 300m mark and fell, he suffered a probable broken neck and was euthanased on the spot, Morphettville 10th of May 2008.
South African Memorial - New
Over the weekend I have started a memorial for South Africa's Fallen horses. Even I didnt realise just how big racing is in this country.
It more than deserves its own page. So do the horses.
It more than deserves its own page. So do the horses.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Hooter City (AUS)
Bay colt 2000 - 24/11/2004, by Rorys Jester ex Spirit of Oakbank
Trainer: ?
Owners: W Lewis, H Vogel, B Noy, G Higgins, P Cunningham
4 1-0-0 $14,950 Stakes AU
Balaklava ~ 1053m Class 3 ~Photo
Hooter City broke down and fell at the 800m mark, he suffered a fractured off side foreleg and was euthanased on track, Balaklava 24th of November, 2004.
Trainer: ?
Owners: W Lewis, H Vogel, B Noy, G Higgins, P Cunningham
4 1-0-0 $14,950 Stakes AU
Balaklava ~ 1053m Class 3 ~Photo
Hooter City broke down and fell at the 800m mark, he suffered a fractured off side foreleg and was euthanased on track, Balaklava 24th of November, 2004.
Crown Duo (NZ)
Bay gelding 1996 - 19/4/2003, by Deputy Govenor (USA) ex Duet (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: IE Musgrove, J Spencer
51 8-5-7 $199,210 Stakes AU
Oakbank ~ Von Doussa Steeplechase ~Photo
Handy jumper Crown Duo knuckled and fell on landing mid-course, he suffered a fractured near side shoulder in the incident and was euthanased on track, Oakbank 19th of April, 2003.
Trainer: ?
Owners: IE Musgrove, J Spencer
51 8-5-7 $199,210 Stakes AU
Oakbank ~ Von Doussa Steeplechase ~Photo
Handy jumper Crown Duo knuckled and fell on landing mid-course, he suffered a fractured near side shoulder in the incident and was euthanased on track, Oakbank 19th of April, 2003.
Financial (AUS)
Bay gelding 1998 - 10/8/2005, by Thunder Gulch (USA) ex Credit Account (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: V Everson, R Gough
12 2-2-2 $15,450 Stakes AU
Doomben ~ 1040m Class 3
Pulled up mid race after faltering, suffered a fractured near side shoulder and was euthanased on track, Doomben 10th of August, 2005.
Trainer: ?
Owners: V Everson, R Gough
12 2-2-2 $15,450 Stakes AU
Doomben ~ 1040m Class 3
Pulled up mid race after faltering, suffered a fractured near side shoulder and was euthanased on track, Doomben 10th of August, 2005.
Dead Mans Hand (AUS)
Chestnut gelding 2000 - 10/10/2004, by Portland Player (NZ) ex Regal River
Trainer: ??
Owners: A Vasili
7 0-1-1 $2,170 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 1600m Maiden
Dead Mans Hand was crowded in running, causing him to fall at the 200m mark. He suffered a fractured off side shoulder and was euthanased on track, Hobart 10th of October, 2004.
Trainer: ??
Owners: A Vasili
7 0-1-1 $2,170 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 1600m Maiden
Dead Mans Hand was crowded in running, causing him to fall at the 200m mark. He suffered a fractured off side shoulder and was euthanased on track, Hobart 10th of October, 2004.
Stardust Lady (AUS)
Brown filly 2002 - 8/10/2005, by San Bernadino ex Miss Aussie
Trainer: T Higgins at PORT MACQUARIE
Owners: TJ Higgins, A Lee
1 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Port Macquarie ~ 1200m Fillies and Mares Maiden
In her first and only start (after running 2nd at only trial) Stardust Lady was pulled up at the 300m mark acutely lame in the off hind leg. She was transported back to her stables, diagnosed with badly ruptured blood vessels in the leg and euthanased, 8th of October 2005.
Trainer: T Higgins at PORT MACQUARIE
Owners: TJ Higgins, A Lee
1 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Port Macquarie ~ 1200m Fillies and Mares Maiden
In her first and only start (after running 2nd at only trial) Stardust Lady was pulled up at the 300m mark acutely lame in the off hind leg. She was transported back to her stables, diagnosed with badly ruptured blood vessels in the leg and euthanased, 8th of October 2005.
Resolution (NZ) and catastrophic breakdowns on the track.
Just 5 days ago we were horrified and saddened when top NZ 4 year old gelding Resolution (NZ) falter a few hundred metres before the post in the GR1 Sydney Cup, and then break down badly in his off foreleg. He has his own post below on this memorial.
Below are some words and photographs contributed to this memorial by a reader and eye
witness to the breakdown at Randwick last weekend.
Resolution post breakdown 1~ ~2 ~3
"I was at Randwick right beside Resolution as he pulled up broken down and took the photos attached. I was struck by the cruelty inflicted on the animal due to the breakdown - how very distressed he was - but also how clever he was at compensating for the damaged limb by throwing so much of the load onto the near hind and at the same time balancing a rider and staying upright.
At first I thought he'd broken down in a hind leg - but then I realised it was the off fore and he appeared to be throwing more weight onto his near hind in an effort to unload his off fore.
One thing I did photograph was the hoof of his badly injured limb. It was a "distorted foot" badly dysfunctional and not capable of supporting the horse's weight or the tendons and ligaments that operate the limb. This is not surprising when you look at his record,
only a 4 year old but already having had 20 runs and this was his third over 2 miles this year - a lot to ask of a young 4 year old. In addition, he would have had long periods of training and little respite from shoes which slowly destroy the feet of racehorses.
I watched the horse being saddled up and he was very distressed. He was lashing out with his hind foot and wouldn't stand still so the strapper had a big lump of skin from his neck which she twisted in order to keep him still.
At the International Symposium for Prevention of Racetrack Fatalities and Injuries inMelbourne (which I attended) one known risk factor was 'blinkers' and another was 'horse not wanting to go down to the start'. I was told the horse who broke his leg at Hawkesbury last year also was very distressed when being saddled up. People desperately need education in the industry to not only mentally prepare them for such tragedies but to be aware of all the known risk factors so that this awful cruelty and injustice to horses can be prevented as much as possible.
I believe horses have a great will to survive and great dignity.
In the words of horselover, Julie Walker....
"Dignity belongs to all. It is not our place to remove it by our cruelty, our neglect or our stupidity. Man may chose his path but these innocents cannot. We have a responsibility to act on their behalf and prove ourselves all the more dignitifed by our acts of compassion. May all those who do nothing carry the results of their inaction on their consciences for all time."
Below are some words and photographs contributed to this memorial by a reader and eye
witness to the breakdown at Randwick last weekend.
Resolution post breakdown 1~ ~2 ~3
"I was at Randwick right beside Resolution as he pulled up broken down and took the photos attached. I was struck by the cruelty inflicted on the animal due to the breakdown - how very distressed he was - but also how clever he was at compensating for the damaged limb by throwing so much of the load onto the near hind and at the same time balancing a rider and staying upright.
At first I thought he'd broken down in a hind leg - but then I realised it was the off fore and he appeared to be throwing more weight onto his near hind in an effort to unload his off fore.
One thing I did photograph was the hoof of his badly injured limb. It was a "distorted foot" badly dysfunctional and not capable of supporting the horse's weight or the tendons and ligaments that operate the limb. This is not surprising when you look at his record,
only a 4 year old but already having had 20 runs and this was his third over 2 miles this year - a lot to ask of a young 4 year old. In addition, he would have had long periods of training and little respite from shoes which slowly destroy the feet of racehorses.
I watched the horse being saddled up and he was very distressed. He was lashing out with his hind foot and wouldn't stand still so the strapper had a big lump of skin from his neck which she twisted in order to keep him still.
At the International Symposium for Prevention of Racetrack Fatalities and Injuries inMelbourne (which I attended) one known risk factor was 'blinkers' and another was 'horse not wanting to go down to the start'. I was told the horse who broke his leg at Hawkesbury last year also was very distressed when being saddled up. People desperately need education in the industry to not only mentally prepare them for such tragedies but to be aware of all the known risk factors so that this awful cruelty and injustice to horses can be prevented as much as possible.
I believe horses have a great will to survive and great dignity.
In the words of horselover, Julie Walker....
"Dignity belongs to all. It is not our place to remove it by our cruelty, our neglect or our stupidity. Man may chose his path but these innocents cannot. We have a responsibility to act on their behalf and prove ourselves all the more dignitifed by our acts of compassion. May all those who do nothing carry the results of their inaction on their consciences for all time."
"Contributed by reader, name withheld"
A Note on Club Red...
Club Red fell at the second last hurdle at Flemington in June 2006. He suffered a fractured shoulder, and was made to get to his feet by officials before being euthanased. An eye witness captured the moment, and the distress on this horses face. RIP Club Red.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Lysimachus (AUS)
Bay gelding 2004 - 1/5/2008, by Commands ex Mistreat
Trainer: E.B. Murray
Owners: RC Tonner, A Smith, R Spurway, A Spurway, F Spurway
6 0-1-0 $2,350 Stakes AU
Wagga Wagga ~ 1400m Maiden
Lysimachus broke down badly at the 600m mark, and was pulled up by his jockey. He had suffered a fractured near forelg, and was euthanased as a result, Wagga 1st of May, 2008.
Trainer: E.B. Murray
Owners: RC Tonner, A Smith, R Spurway, A Spurway, F Spurway
6 0-1-0 $2,350 Stakes AU
Wagga Wagga ~ 1400m Maiden
Lysimachus broke down badly at the 600m mark, and was pulled up by his jockey. He had suffered a fractured near forelg, and was euthanased as a result, Wagga 1st of May, 2008.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Starseeker (NZ)
Bay gelding 2003 - 3/5/2008, by Sakura Seeking (USA) ex Puissance (NZ)
Trainer: Wally Mitchelll at ASCOT
Owners: B Backhouse, D Yusoff
8 2-2-1 $36,750 Stakes AU
Belmont ~ 1400m 0-79
Consistant WA galloper Starseeker faltered around the 200m mark in the straight at Belmont, but still battled on for 5th. He pulled up after the wire acutely lame and was found to have a condylar fracture of the off hind cannonbone, and he was euthanased on track, 3rd of May 2008.
Trainer: Wally Mitchelll at ASCOT
Owners: B Backhouse, D Yusoff
8 2-2-1 $36,750 Stakes AU
Belmont ~ 1400m 0-79
Consistant WA galloper Starseeker faltered around the 200m mark in the straight at Belmont, but still battled on for 5th. He pulled up after the wire acutely lame and was found to have a condylar fracture of the off hind cannonbone, and he was euthanased on track, 3rd of May 2008.
Mi Jubilee (NZ)
Bay mare 2002 - 3/5/2008, by Howbaddouwantit (USA) ex Mi Steel (NZ)
Trainer: Kent Fleming at the GOLD COAST
Owners: GJ Lambert
47 9-8-2 $318,184 Stakes AU
Gold Coast ~ 1200m Silk Stocking
Photo~
New Zealands former top 2 year old filly Mi Jubilee (GR1 Sires Produce Stakes, GR2 Breeders Stakes) broke down approaching the 300m mark, fracturing both sesamoids in her near foreleg, she was euthanased 3rd of May 2008.
Trainer: Kent Fleming at the GOLD COAST
Owners: GJ Lambert
47 9-8-2 $318,184 Stakes AU
Gold Coast ~ 1200m Silk Stocking
Photo~
New Zealands former top 2 year old filly Mi Jubilee (GR1 Sires Produce Stakes, GR2 Breeders Stakes) broke down approaching the 300m mark, fracturing both sesamoids in her near foreleg, she was euthanased 3rd of May 2008.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Force Nine (AUS)
Bay gelding 2001 - 4/5/2008, by Zabeel (NZ) ex Barents Sea (USA)
Trainer: Eric Musgrove at CRANBOURNE
Owners: IE Musgrove, B Danahar, T Danahar, K Danahar, J, P & G Morgan, S Caveny, P Lally, M Allanson
53 7-3-5 $118,702 Stakes AU
Sandown ~ 3000m Open Hurdle
Photo~ Photo~2 Photo 3
Promising jumper Force Nine fell at the second last hurdle at the 400m mark at Sandown. He suffered fatal injuries, the nature of which is currently unknown, Sunday 4th of may 2008. He was one of the strong jumps team prepared by trainer Eric Musgrove.
Trainer: Eric Musgrove at CRANBOURNE
Owners: IE Musgrove, B Danahar, T Danahar, K Danahar, J, P & G Morgan, S Caveny, P Lally, M Allanson
53 7-3-5 $118,702 Stakes AU
Sandown ~ 3000m Open Hurdle
Photo~ Photo~2 Photo 3
Promising jumper Force Nine fell at the second last hurdle at the 400m mark at Sandown. He suffered fatal injuries, the nature of which is currently unknown, Sunday 4th of may 2008. He was one of the strong jumps team prepared by trainer Eric Musgrove.
Spirit of Tara - Status Help?
Spirit of Tara - Current Status?
6 year old chestnut horse Spirit of Tara, Photo~ Photo~2 trained by Gerald Ryan broke down doing light excercise at Randwick Saturday 26th of April, 2008. He suffered a suspected broken pelvis. He was aiming for the Sydney Cup, having run a gallant 4th in the Gr1 BWM behind Tuesday Joy the previous week.
If you can help with his status please drop me a line. I will continue to find information as it comes to hand.
*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".
6 year old chestnut horse Spirit of Tara, Photo~ Photo~2 trained by Gerald Ryan broke down doing light excercise at Randwick Saturday 26th of April, 2008. He suffered a suspected broken pelvis. He was aiming for the Sydney Cup, having run a gallant 4th in the Gr1 BWM behind Tuesday Joy the previous week.
If you can help with his status please drop me a line. I will continue to find information as it comes to hand.
*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".
Resolution (NZ)
Bay/brown gelding 2003 - 3/5/2008, by Pentire (GB) ex Amrit Sar Jet (NZ)
Trainer: Michael Moroney
Owners: HA Fletcher, SS Elias
21 1-3-3 $209,410 Stakes AU
Royal Randwick ~ 3200m Sydney Cup Gr1
Several times Group placed NZ trained gelding Resolution broke down badly after passing the post in the 2008 Sydney Cup at Randwick yesterday, after faltering several hundred metres before the post. He was transported to the Randwick Equine Centre for futher evaluation. His trainer, Mike Moroney later confirmed the gelding had been euthanased after suffering extensive ligament damage to his off fore leg, 3rd of May 2008.
Trainer: Michael Moroney
Owners: HA Fletcher, SS Elias
21 1-3-3 $209,410 Stakes AU
Royal Randwick ~ 3200m Sydney Cup Gr1
Several times Group placed NZ trained gelding Resolution broke down badly after passing the post in the 2008 Sydney Cup at Randwick yesterday, after faltering several hundred metres before the post. He was transported to the Randwick Equine Centre for futher evaluation. His trainer, Mike Moroney later confirmed the gelding had been euthanased after suffering extensive ligament damage to his off fore leg, 3rd of May 2008.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Poker Face (NZ)
Brown gelding 2000 - 1/5/2008, by Pentire (GB) ex Raid the Gold (NZ)
Trainer: Robbie Laing at CRANBOURNE
Owners: S & M Verco, D Bevan, G Triffett, D Cameron, N Court, N McDonald, A Yeo, R Murphy, S Lawrence
43 2-7-3 $52,940 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 5500m Steeplechase
photo and article~ ~Photo
Having his third start in 6 days (!?) Poker Face fell at the final fence at Warrnambool and suffered a significant injury to his off fore leg, he was euthanased at the track, 1st of May 2008.
Trainer: Robbie Laing at CRANBOURNE
Owners: S & M Verco, D Bevan, G Triffett, D Cameron, N Court, N McDonald, A Yeo, R Murphy, S Lawrence
43 2-7-3 $52,940 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 5500m Steeplechase
photo and article~ ~Photo
Having his third start in 6 days (!?) Poker Face fell at the final fence at Warrnambool and suffered a significant injury to his off fore leg, he was euthanased at the track, 1st of May 2008.
Disco Scene (AUS)
Chestnut filly 2004 - 30/4/2008, by Blevic ex Disco Regent
Trainer: G.L. Lesnikowski at Strathalbyn
Owners: G & M Bowyer
3 0-0-0 $700 Stakes AU
Murray Bridge ~ 1300m Fillies & Mares Maiden
Broke down at the 400m mark and retired from the race. Suffered a fractured off foreleg, and euthanased on track, Murray Bridge, 30th April 2008.
Trainer: G.L. Lesnikowski at Strathalbyn
Owners: G & M Bowyer
3 0-0-0 $700 Stakes AU
Murray Bridge ~ 1300m Fillies & Mares Maiden
Broke down at the 400m mark and retired from the race. Suffered a fractured off foreleg, and euthanased on track, Murray Bridge, 30th April 2008.
Military Orders (AUS)
Brown gelding 2003 - 18/4/2007, by Commands ex Miss Plume
Trainer: Jan Bowen at Muswellbrook
Owners: Circuit Finance Australia Limited
7 2-1-2 $39,380 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1300m Colts & Geldings
Promising young galloper, ran second but smashed a front fetlock on pulling up, shattering the bone. He was euthanased as a result, 18th of April 2007.
Trainer: Jan Bowen at Muswellbrook
Owners: Circuit Finance Australia Limited
7 2-1-2 $39,380 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1300m Colts & Geldings
Promising young galloper, ran second but smashed a front fetlock on pulling up, shattering the bone. He was euthanased as a result, 18th of April 2007.
Langs Road (AUS)
Brown gelding 2001 - 18/4/2007, by Snaadee (USA) ex Clear Honey (USA)
Trainer: Peter Morgan at Wagga Wagga
Owners: PJ Morgan, MJ Cassar
12 3-2-1 $11,050 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1900m Class 3
Broke down in running at Canterbury, with a fractured near hind leg. His status was unknown, but I have confirmed he was euthanased a short time later due to the extent of the injury, 18th of April, 2007.
Trainer: Peter Morgan at Wagga Wagga
Owners: PJ Morgan, MJ Cassar
12 3-2-1 $11,050 Stakes AU
Canterbury ~ 1900m Class 3
Broke down in running at Canterbury, with a fractured near hind leg. His status was unknown, but I have confirmed he was euthanased a short time later due to the extent of the injury, 18th of April, 2007.
Garros (AUS)
Brown gelding 1998 - 11/09/2004, by Clay Hero ex Knight's Fair Lady
Trainer: Neil Dellar at KALGOORLIE
Owner: KP Dellar
25 3-4-1 $24,775 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1300m Class 3
After running 8th of 8 (last start winner) Garros fractured his off hind fetlock on pulling up after the race, and was euthanased on track, Kalgoorlie 11th of September, 2004.
Trainer: Neil Dellar at KALGOORLIE
Owner: KP Dellar
25 3-4-1 $24,775 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1300m Class 3
After running 8th of 8 (last start winner) Garros fractured his off hind fetlock on pulling up after the race, and was euthanased on track, Kalgoorlie 11th of September, 2004.
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