SA Road accident deaths

Southern Dollar (AUS)
Bay gelding 2007 - 7/7/2010, by Southern Image (USA) ex Risk Seeker

Celtic Man (AUS)
Bay colt, 2006 – 21/7/2010, by King Cugat (USA) ex Jenwren

Within the space of 2 weeks, the above two racehorses were killed on Adelaide roads adjacent to their stables; motorists not heeding the required speed warnings.

Unraced but trialled, Southern Dollar was being led back to his stable after trackwork at Morphettville and knocked down by a taxi. It was a close call for jockey Claire Lindop who tried to avert the disaster. He was euthanased as a result of his injuries.

Unraced three-year-old colt from the Kirsty Cordon stable, Celtic Man, was being led back to his stables on Sutherland Avenue, Semaphore Park after completing some beachwork nearby.
Walking along the road before 7 a.m., 21/7/10, the vehicle hit the son of King Cugat from behind, killing him at the scene. The car also struck the handler of the horse who fortunately escaped uninjured.

Our Aqaleem (GB)

Brown Horse 2004 - 11/3/2010, by Sinndar (IRE) ex Dalayil (GB)
Trainer David Hayes
Owners: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd
6 2-2-2 $500,968 Stakes AU
In a major blow for the Hayes stable and connections, imported stayer Our Aqaleem (GB) fractured a shoulder during trackwork at Flemington and had to be put down. This followed the sudden loss of fellow imported stayer and stablemate Changingoftheguard, after a routine gelding operation.

Tiger Prawn (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 10/8/2009, by Jeune King Prawn ex Flight To Fantasy
Trainer: Barbara Jospeh
Owners: Mr W S Vlahos, Mr BJ Innes, Mr S Najda, Mr J S Celentane, Mr PK Mcguire, E Equals Mc Squared
12 2-0-1 $19,870 Stakes AU
Trackwork Accident
Five year old gelding Tiger Prawn (AUS) fractured his near hind leg during 3/4 pacework/trackwork and had to be euthanased, August 2009.

Ali Rocks (AUS)

Bay Filly 2005 - 30/1/2009, by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) ex Ali's Rose
Training Accident Photo
Unraced three year old filly Ali Rocks (AUS) died after a swimming pool training accident at Warwick Farm, January 2009.

"Unnamed"

Brown colt (2yo) 2006 - 2/11/2008, by Savabeel ex Dare to Win
2 year old ~ Photo
Yet to be named and just turned two, this colt fractured a hind leg in a training/trackwork accident and has to be euthanased, 2nd of November 2008. He was a $190,000 yearling purchase.

"Unamed"

Brown Filly 2006 - 2008, by Not A Single Doubt ex Athenia
Yearling ~ Photo
An Easter Yearling Sale purchase, this unnamed yearling filly suffered a major neck injury while at the breakers and had to be euthanased.

Gatehouse (AUS)

Bay gelding 2004 - 10/1/2010, by Viscount ex Palais
Trainer: Mark Mason at Tamworth
Owners: C Johnson, R Mallia, S Schoch
12 2-2-2 $33,393 Stakes AU
Tamworth ~ Pre Race
Five year old gelding Gatehouse (AUS) broke through the barriers before the start and attempted to hurdle the fence near the mounting yard, sustaining significant injuries. He was euthanased the same day, either on track or later at a different location, January 10th 2010.
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Zazabeau (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 – 12/1/2010, by Zabeel (NZ) x The Perfume Garden (NZ)

Owners: Dato Tan Chin Nam, Westcode Pty Ltd, Mr W J Mula, Dr A T Jackson, Mrs C M Jackson, Mr P S S Moxham

Trainer: Bart Cummings at Randwick

26 2-7-4 $209,500 Stakes AU

Flemington ~ Trackwork

Group placed and talented 5yo gelding Zazabeau (NZ) was euthanased after breaking down badly during trackwork at Flemington, 12^th January 2010.

Our Money (AUS)

Brown or Black filly, 2006 – 19/1/2010, by Speeding Fine ex More Today

Owners: Mr PJ Walsh, Mr SJ Walsh

Trainer: Don Critch (Rockhampton)

Unraced

Rockhampton Sand Track ~ 1150m Maiden

In her first and only start, Our Money (AUS) was fractious in the barriers and caused herself severe injuries. She was euthanased as a result, 19^th of January 2010.

Little Mel (AUS)

Bay Gelding 2005 - 12/2009, by Universal Prince ex Sleepy Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Trevor Bailey (Gold Coast)
Owners: Mr S Hoffmeister
13 5-2-2 $116,800 Stakes AU
Gold Coast ~ Trackwork
Talented and lightly raced 4 year old Little Mel (AUS) broke down during trackwork at the Gold Coast during December, and he was put down as a result of his injuries.
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Grand Laddie (AUS)

Brown gelding 2003 - 12/2009, by Grand Lodge (USA) ex Gee Mona (USA)
Trainer: Trevor Bailey (Gold Coast)
Owners: Mr JL Wilson, Mr J Rigg, Mr W Manikas, Mr R De Leede, Mr H Hilley
32 6-7-4 $177,600 Stakes AU
Gold Coast ~ trackwork
Six year old gelding Grand Laddie (AUS) broke down in trackwork at the Gold Coast during December, he was put down due to his injuries.
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Revoke (NZ)

Brown Filly 2005 - 26/5/2009, by Ekraar (USA) ex Recant (USA)
Trainer: Mike Moroney (NZ)
Owners: PA Moroney, G G Ltd, OG Glenn
11 2-2-1 $21,933 Stakes
Trackwork at Eagle Farm
Three year old filly Revoke (NZ) was euthanased after fracturing a hind leg after completing her work on the Eagle Farm course proper, 26th of May 2009. Revoke (NZ) had recently arrived from New Zealand for a Queensland Oaks attempt following a last start win over 2200m at Te Aroha on May 2nd.

Ruling Dubai (AUS)

Brown Filly 2005 - Apr/May 2009, by Dubai Destination (USA) ex Bylaw (AUS)
Trainer: Anthony Cosgriff at BALLARAT
Owners: Belhus Racing Stables Dubai
Unraced ~ Barrier Training accident
In for some intensive barrier education, unraced three year old filly Ruling Dubai (AUS) was put down this month after a serious accident. She was a half sister to recent Malaysia Gr1 Tunku Gold Cup winner Happy Victory (AUS).

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.

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.

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.

Bella Road (AUS)

Brown filly 2005 - 23/12/2008, by Waterford Road ex Liar Liar
Trainer: Michael Cosgriff at Mackay
Owners: GT Brown, DM Koitka
3 0-1-0 $2,000 Stakes AU
Mackay ~ pre race
Three year old filly Bella Road (AUS) dislodged her jockey behind the barriers, bolted from the clerk of the course and attempted to jump the fence at the rear of the chute. She sustained serious injuries and was euthanased on track, Mackay 23rd of December, 2008.

Mealtime (AUS)

Bay filly (2yo) 2006 - 15/12/2008, Shrewdy ex Lioneat
Trainer: ??
Owners: MA Kowalczuk, EW Kowalczuk
Hawkesbury Barrier Trial
Unraced 2 year old filly Mealtime (AUS) broke down in her first and only barrier trial, she fractured a cannonbone 100m before the finish and was euthanased on track, Hawkesbury 15th December 2008.

Mr Ness (AUS)

Bay gelding 2005 - 7/10/2008, by Untouchable ex Barbela (NZ)
Trainer: Tas Morton at PORT MACQUARIE
Owners: SG Morton, PS Wauch, RJ Laing, JD Sage
3 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU (placed first five twice)
Track Gallop
Not yet officially three year old Mr Ness (AUS) broke down during a track gallop this morning, he shattered a sesamoid bone and was put down, 7th of October, 2008.
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Solid As A Rock (AUS)

Bay gelding 2000 - 23/9/2008, by Danehill (USA) ex Captiva (NZ)
Trainer: Tony Hess at Bundaburg
Owners: MA Mclean, B Dodson, PJ Sawyer, RS Heritage, TL Carmichael, KJ McIntyre, JS Philps, KJ Parr, PA Broome
32 4-5-0 $64,800 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ Pre Race Accident
Details are sketchy, but Danehill gelding Solid As A Rock (AUS) suffered a serious leg injury upon arrival at Rockhampton Racetrack and had to be euthanased as a result, 23rd September, 2008.
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