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
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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.