Prince Vitality (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 30/5/2010, by Yamanin Vital (NZ) ex Moeraki Bay (NZ)

Trainer: Bryce Stanaway at Torquay

Owners: Miss SA Leslie, BI Stanaway

81 9-4-10 $195,978 Stakes AU

Casterton ~ 3800m Steeplechase Prelude

Prince Vitality (NZ), who fell while negotiating the first obstacle, sustained an injury to his near side shoulder and was humanely euthanased on track, 30/5/2010.

Sirrocean Storm (NZ)

Bay gelding 2003 – 5/5//2010, by Desert Fox (GB) ex Storm of Words (NZ)
Trainer: John Wheeler at MORNINGTON
Owners: Mr P B Newsom, Mr AM Whitehouse, Mr AN Wales
39 5-7-6 $90,018 Stakes AU
Warrnambool, Galleywood Hurdle ~ 3200m
Sirrocean Storm (NZ) sustained a serious injury while negotiating the jump near the 600m mark, he was euthanased on track 5th of May 2010.

Satu San (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 – 5/4/2010, by Tayasu Tsuyoshi (JPN) ex Irish Heartbeat
Trainer: Ciaron Maher (Warrnambool)
Owners: Mr K J Stout, Mr P N Simpson-Morgan, Mr G J Perry, Mr TR Benson, Mr PJ Salter, Mr RC Salter, Mr PL Gillon, Mr AU Yildiz, Mrs A Benson
63-7-10-6 $99,552 Stakes AU
Oakbank ~ Yalumba Classic Hurdle 3600m
Satu San (AUS) collided heavily with the faltering Marc of Thunder (AUS), causing immediate fatal injuries to both horses, 5th of April 2010.
See also Marc of Thunder (AUS).

Marc of Thunder (AUS)

Grey gelding 2003 – 5/4/2010, by Thunder Gulch (USA) ex Kalamarco

Trainer: Ciaron Maher (Warrnambool)

Owners: Craybait Racing, Mr J P Maher, Mr J P Doman

35-5-4-1 $60,697 Stakes AU

Oakbank ~ Yalumba Classic Hurdle 3600m

Marc of Thunder (AUS) faltered after jumping the hurdle near the 1600m mark, and his jockey was attempting to pull him up when another runner, Satu San (AUS) collided heavily with him causing immediate fatal injuries to both horses, 5^th of April 2010.

See also Satu San (AUS), above.

Keepara Lass (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2004 – 19/9/2009, by AKHADAN ex KEEPARA PRINCESS
Trainer: Karen Byrnes (Murray Bridge)
Owners: Mr KR Smith, Mrs HC Smith
23 2-1-0 $12,980 Stakes AU
Morphettville ~ 3200m Hurdle
Keepara Lass (AUS) fell after jumping the hurdle at the 300m mark. She was transported to Morphettville Equine Centre, where she was diagnosed with a fractured near shoulder and euthanased, 19th of September, 2009.

Rough Night (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 – 2/8/2009, by HURRICANE SKY ex YELGUN DAWN (NZ)

Trainer: Anthony Cosgriff at Ballarat

Owners: Mrs RN Cosgriff, Ms DA Mutton, Mr DB Severino, Mr D Becher, Mr JA Cosgriff, Mr DW Franklin, Mr PG Morey

51 9-4-3 $120,360 Stakes AU

Warrnambool ~ 3236m Hurdle

Old warhorse Rough Night (AUS) was brought down by a fallen horse at the fifth jump, suffering severe injuries in the fall. He was euthanased on track, Warrnambool 2^nd of August, 2009.

Geeorb (AUS)

Bay gelding 2000 - 25/7/2009, by Encosta De Lago ex Our Saratoga (NZ)
Trainer: Ciaron Maher at WARNAMBOOL
Owners: GS Baker, JB Baker
34 9-1-3 $253,538 Stakes AU
Hiskens Steeplechase ~ 4050m
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Winner of numerous jumps races such as The Crisp and the St Stevens, talented jumper Geeorb (NZ) sadly fell at the second last jump in the Hiskens and suffered a fractiured near foreleg, he was euthanased on track, Moonee Valley 25th of July, 2009.

All Square (NZ)

Bay Gelding 1999 - 15/7/2009, by Vyner's Orb ex Westerley Belle (NZ)
Trainer: John Wheeler at MORNINGTON
Owners: GR Vile, MR Graham
57 11-9-5 $247,991 Stakes AU
Sale ~ Hurdle 3250m
Nine year old gelding All Square (NZ) broke down approaching the hurdle near the 1300m mark, and was eased out of the race. He suffered a fractured off hind leg and was euthanased on track, Sale 15th of July, 2009.

Whatsourgo (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2003 - 20/9/2009, by Jeune (GB) ex Alzabella
Trainer: Len Xuereb at MOE
Owners: JC Fiteni, RJ Ebsworth, CD Jones, WD Jones, TG Carey, BF McCartney, GP McCartney, T Beveridge, M Elswyk
30 3-0-5 $37,090 Stakes AU
Moonee Valley ~ 3200m Hurdle
Five year old Whatsourgo (AUS) fell at the final hurdle at the 500m mark and had to be euthanased on track due to the nature of the injuries he suffered, Moonee Valley 20th of June, 2009.

Clearview Bay (AUS)

Bay gelding 1999 - 7/5/2009, by Ignatius (USA) ex Victory Lap
Trainer: Heather Frew
Owners: R Webster, F Webster, K Frew
97 11-14-10 $446,520 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 5500m Grand Annual Steeplechase
Grand campaigner Clearview Bay (AUS), winner of the 2008 Grand Anual Steeplechase fell at the 4th last fence and broke his neck, he died alomst instantly, 7th of May 2009.
RIP Clearview Bay

Hassle (AUS)

Bay gelding 2000 - 7/5/2009, by Zabeel (NZ) ex Greeting
Trainer: Robbie Laing
Owners: J Spencer, Mrs R Laing
50 8-4-6 $358,445 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 3200m Hurdle
Eight year old gelding Hassle (AUS) broke down near the 600m mark after faltering 200m previous. He shattered a sesamoid and was euthanased on track, 7th of May 2009.

Pride of Westbury (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 6/5/2009, by Octagonal (NZ) ex Taittinger (NZ)
Trainer: Robbie Griffiths at CRANBOURNE
Owners: CJ Morgan, AL Morgan, RJ Harris, M Mcnamara, L Williamson, P Foley, L Kok, S Howard
38 4-4-1 $116,860 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 3200m Galleywood Hurdle
Day one of the yearly Warrnambool carnival, and six year old gelding Pride of Westbury (AUS) became a casualty when he hit the last hurdle and fell. He suffered a broken neck and died instantly, 6th of May, 2009.
RIP Pride of Westbury (AUS)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.