Light Catcher (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 - 18/10/2008, by Cullen ex Switch Belle
Trainer: Graeme Webster (Jnr) at ASCOT WA
Owners: MR Hill, CT Howe, DL Fortune, DS Howe
12 2-0-1 $34,025 Stakes AU
Ascot ~ 1000m 0-79
Dual winner Light Catcher (NZ) broke down at the 600m mark, and was quickly pulled up. He fractured his near hind pastern, and was euthanased on track, Ascot Racetrack 18th of October, 2008.

Master Illusion (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 - 18/10/2008, by Greenlander (GB) ex Intangible (NZ)
Trainer: Les Ross at Eagle Farm QLD
Owners: AK Ford, P Souris, NJ Cumins, JT Clegg, PR Hopes, SF Jenkins, P Laffin, E Forknall
36 7-2-6 $85,150 Stakes AU
Eagle Farm ~ 1200m
Last start winner Master Illusion (AUS) broke down in the home straight and was pulled up near the 200m mark. He suffered a serious injury to his near foreleg and was euthanased on track, Eagle Farm 18th of October, 2008.

Howard (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2001 - 5/10/2008, by Bigstone (IRE) ex Kairoi Majesty
Trainer: Pat Farrell at MUSWELLBROOK
Owners: Mr PM Farrell
21 3-2-4 $29,900 Stakes AU
Muswellbrook ~ 1000m 0-62 Handicap
A winner of his last few races, Howard (AUS) broke down after passing the post at Muswellbrook Racetrack. He fractured his off fore leg and was euthanased on track, 5th of October, 2008.

Ayefel (AUS)

Brown gelding 2001 - 6/10/2008, by Mr Prosperous (USA) ex Scatter The Stars
Trainer: Don Hammarquist (Via Meekathara WA)
Owners: Northern Thoroughbreds
33 5-4-2 $17,365 Stakes AU
Landor, WA
Seven year old gelding Ayefel (AUS) raced in an earlier race on the program (race 3, ran fifth) and then also lined up for race seven, he collapsed and died post race from suspected internal haemorrhage, Landor 6th October 2008.

NOTE: Ayefel (AUS) was also raced at the same track just two days prior on the 4/10/2008, where he finished 4/5.

Blue Tom (AUS)

Grey Gelding 2000 - 4/10/2008, by Kendel Star ex Countess Rose
Trainer: Fre E Smith at ROCKHAMPTON
Owners: Mrs KM Smith
21 2-1-2 $12,180 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ 1000m Class 1
8 year old Blue Tom (AUS) broke down in running, he suffered a fractured near fore knee and was euthanased on track, Rockhampton 4th October, 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.
*Added by reader, thanks

Alis Myth (AUS)

Bay filly 2004 - 28/9/2008, by Telesto (USA) ex My Kind Of Town (NZ)
Trainer: ????
Owners: W Brown
4 1-0-1 $6,694 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 1100m Class 1
Last start race winner and trial winner Alis Myth (AUS) broke down at the 700m mark, and was pulled up by her jockey. She suffered a fractured near fore cannon and was euthanased on track, Hobart 28th September, 2008.

The Toe (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 27/9/2008, by Sky Chase (NZ) ex Zotuft
Trainer: John Scott at GRENFELL
Owners: WJ Deery, KA Murphy, BA Carolan, AM Carolan, EA Scott
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Grenfell ~ 1400 Maiden
7 year old gelding The Toe (AUS) collapsed and died on return to the yard, after running 10th of 10. He had finished last or near last at each and every one of his four race starts. He died from a suspected internal haemorrhage, Grenfell Racetrack, 27th of September, 2008.

Ussmaka (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 21/9/2008, by Well Protected ex Crystal's Rose
Trainer: Royston Carr at BRIGHTON TAS
Owners: SJ King, MA King, CM King
13 0-0-0 $600 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 2100m Maiden/Class 1
A maiden galloper after 13 attempts, Ussmaka (AUS) went amiss at the 1400m mark and was pulled up by his jockey. He suffered a fractured off hind fetlock and was euthanased on track, Hobart 21st of September 2008.

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.
If you have any more information, please let me know.

Come on Strop - any news?

I was saddened to hear today that 5 year old Bite the Bullet gelding 'Come On Strop' was pulled up at Canberrra last Friday 19/9 with a severe tendon injury. He was treated on course and vanned to a nearby clinic for further assessment.
I used to work with the dam of this boy, Cardsino and she was such a lovely mare, I have followed her progeny closely.
If anyone has any information as to his status, I'd really love to know.

Refundable (NZ)

Bay/Brown mare 2004 - 19/9/2008, by Cape Cross (IRE) ex Thelema (NZ)
Trainer: ??
Owners: MJ Casey, J Casey, DP McLennan
6 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Geelong Sand Track ~ 1550m Maiden
Maiden galloper Refundable (NZ) was pulled up near the 300m mark, having suffered a fractured off fore pastern. She was euthanased on track, Geelong, 19th of September 2008.

Horse Racing Memories - well worth a look!

Thanks to Tony for giving me a link to his site, Horse Racing Memories. The site contains tributes to many of our fallen horses which will bring back memories for all. A very interesting site, and well worth a look.

I will add a permanent link to his site in the right hand columns.

Also updated my photo album (link in the right hand columns) with all the action from the Gr1 racing on the weekend, where, again, Weekend Hustler took out the Gr1 Underwood in fine style.

Dusty Samui (AUS)

Bay horse 2003 - 13/9/2008, by Dust in the Wind (NZ) ex Pawnee Princess
Trainer: Jamie Bayliss at IPSWICH
Owners: RJ Bayliss
12 1-0-2 $4,610 Stakes AU
Beaudesert ~ 950m Class 1
Last start winner Dusty Samui (AUS) broke down in the off fore leg at the 350m mark, and was euthanased on track as a result, Beaudesert 13th of September 2008.

Courts In Session (AUS) to lead out field

Popular galloper Courts In Session (AUS), who broke down in the Gr1 George Main Stakes at Randwick in 2006 will be making a public appearance when he leads the field out for the Gr3 Patinack Farm Cameron Hanidcap at Broadmeadows on the 17th of September, 2008.

This retired grand galloper won this very race 2 years ago.

Read about it here

Laughing Water (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2005 - 14/9/2008, by Marcede ex Laura's Luskin
Trainer: John Nisbet at CANBERRA
Owners: PJ Crawford, M Crawford, WG Roser, JJ Crawford, RW Crawford, HM Crawford, LM Johnson
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Queanbeyan ~ 1100m Maiden
Maiden three year old Laughing Water (AUS) hit the rail hard around the 700m mark, during this incident he suffered a severe injury to his off fore tendon and was euthanased on track, Queanbeyan 14th of September, 2008.

Flying Feline (AUS)

Bay mare 2004 - 11/9/2008, by Catbird ex Marillion
Trainer: Stephen Lee at Ballina
Owners: SG Hall, SB Lee, G Joass, B Lewis, R Leskovec, H Leskovec, E Caputo, G Bosse, D Greaves
4 3-0-1 $23,100 Stakes AU
Ballina ~ 1000m 0 - 77 rating
Winner of 3 from 4 starts (including this race) Flying Feline (AUS) collapsed twice in the exclosure after the race, striking her head on the pavement. She suffered severe head trauma and was euthanased, Ballina, 11th of September, 2008.

Looking for interest in taking over the Asia, New Zealand and South African memorials

Due to a lack of time lately and in the coming future Im looking for someone to taken on the job of managing the Racehorse Memorials for New Zealand, Asia and South Africa. You must be willing to commit, and keep these memorials up to date, I do not want them to be allowed to fall into disrepair!


If you are interested please email me for details.

Marron D'Or (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2000 - 29/8/2008, by Dieu D'or ex Al Quomania
Trainer: ??
Owners: HC Plumridge, GR Plumridge
19 4-1-0 $28,200 Stakes AU
Geelong Sand Track ~ 1550m 0-68
Marron D'or (AUS) broke down badly at the 1200m mark, he suffered a fractured off fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, Geelong ThoroughTrack 29th of August, 2008.

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.

RIP Juste Momente

Like to make a mention of a great mare, Group one winning Juste Momente who died earlier this month after a bout of colic. The five year old grey won the Robert Sangster Stakes Group I, and earned over half a million in prize money.

The only Group 1 winner by Giant's Causeway in Australia, Juste Momente was one of the most valuable mares in the country and was set to make her stud debut this year.

Mozzies Cozzees (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2001 - 23/8/2008, by Saratoga Springs (CAN) ex I Love Amanda
Trainer: Tanya Parry at JULIA CREEK
Owners: JT Scholes
36 5-4-6 $21,625 Stakes AU
Sedan Dip Dirt Track ~ 1000m weight for age
Having her first start in 15 months, 7 year old mare Mozzies Cozzees (AUS) ran third, but collapsed and died in her tie up stall 15mins after the race, suspected heart attack 23rd August 2008.

Hallway (AUS)

Bay Gelding 2002 - 23/8/2008, by Archway (IRE) ex Yeats' Magic
Trainer: Bede Murray at CONJOLA
Owners: Hoff Pty Ltd
25 4-0-1 $45,890 Stakes AU
Warwick Farm ~ 2400m 0-86
Hallway (AUS) broke down badly near the 1000m mark and was eased out of the race. He was euthanased on track due to the extent of the injury, Warwick Farm 23rd August 2008.

RIP Filante

Notable mention to the passing of one of our great racehorses in Filante, who died on Sunday 17th of August at the age of 16 at Ilala Stud at Scone. More recently known as a sire, Filante captured hearts on the racetrack with a string of Group wins many in record times.

1996 Epsom Handicap (Gr1) by 4 lengths in record time
1996 Chelmsford Stakes (Gr2) in race record time (plus 2nd in a consecutive year),
1996 Cox Plate (Gr1) (2nd to Saintly)
1997 Caulfield Stakes (Gr1) by 2.3 lengths
1997 Warwick Stakes (Gr2) twice, the second time in still standing track record time of 1:21.06s.
1997 Cox Plate (Gr1) (2nd to Dane Ripper)

Filante also ran 2nd in the George Main Stakes (Gr1) twice, Mackinnon Stakes (Gr1), STC Canterbury Guineas (Gr1), and ran third in the AJC Australian Derby (Gr1), Chipping Norton Stakes (Gr1) and in a second attempt at the Mackinnon (Gr3).

LISTON STAKES DAY PHOTOS

On the weekend the exciting horse LIGHT FANTASTIC (affectionally known as 'Fanta') took on and stood up to our champ WEEKEND HUSSLER, making for a top spring here in Melbourne. Armed with my camera I took in the action. For all the action of LISTON STAKES DAY at Caulfield on Saturday please go to my online album here

General Desamm (AUS)

Chestnut colt 2004 - 21/7/2008, by General Nediym ex Paris Blues
Trainer: Stephen Lee at Ballina
Owners: BR Frazer, BJ Frazer, B O'Shanesy, W O'Shanesy, R Frazer, K Frazer, C Crouch, KA Crouch, PW Lawrence
12 1-0-2 $5,813 Stakes AU
Murwillumbah ~ 1510m 0-62
3 year old colt General Desamm (AUS) was on the 'missing' list after he broke down in July. We can now confirm he was euthanased as a result. He broke down in the off fore sesamoids during running, Murwillumbah races, and was later euthanased 21st of July, 2008.

Antrim Road (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 9/8/2008, by Faltaat (USA) ex Buncrana (USA)
Trainer: ???
Owners: JJ Carroll, J Carroll
10 2-3-0 $22,950 Stakes AU
Newcastle ~ 1400m Colts & Geldings 0 - 65
Last start winner Antrim Road (NZ) faltered when placed under pressure in the straight, and he was eased up by his jockey before the finish line. On return to the mounting yard/saddling enclosure he collapsed and died from a suspected heart attack, Newcastle 9th of August, 2008.

Dance The Tune (AUS)

Brown colt 2004 - 4/8/2008, by Moville Dancer ex Clarion's Tune
Trainer: ????
Owners: Doongarra Lodge Racing, Mrs TM Hill, R Gledhill
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Forbes ~ 1100m Maiden Plate
Just turned 4yo colt Dance The Tune (AUS) suffered interference during running, he severed his off fore flexor tendon and had to be euthanased on track, Forbes, 4th of August 2008.

Snowy Mountain (AUS)

Grey gelding 2002 - 4/8/2008, by Second Empire (IRE) ex Industrial Diamond (NZ)
Trainer: Stephen Meadowcroft at PORT HEDLAND
Owners: SA Meadowcroft, FP Meadowcroft
12 1-3-2 $9,070 Stakes AU
Port Hedland ~ 0 - 62 1600m
Consistant gelding Snowy Mountain (AUS) stumbled badly and faltered just before the finish line, and was pulled up shortly after. He suffered a fractured near side humerous, and was transported to the trainers stables with the course veterinarian before being euthanased, 4th of August 2008. He rarely ran a bad race, and even here in his last he crossed the line third after breaking down.
RIP Snowy Mountain

Barabba Sun (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 4/8/2008, by Youthful Legs (USA) ex Prima Donna
Trainer: Dick Leech at DARWIN
Owners: GJ Leech, DA Gebert, WL Thomas, AW Roach
30 8-6-5 $73,900 Stakes AU
Darwin Cup ~ 2000m
Recent Adelaide River Cup winner Barabba Sun (AUS) broke down in the early stages of the 2008 Darwin Cup, and was eased out of the race. He suffered a serious leg injury and was euthanased on track, 4th of August, 2008. His stablemate, Liquid Asset went on to win the race.

Mile High Club (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 1/8/2008, by Good Journey (USA) ex Our Flying Babe
Trainer: Rick Hore-Lacy at CAULFIELD
Owners: RG Hore-Lacy, RS Dalgleish, JM Vaughan, C Pannousi, B Reimann
7 0-0-0 $600 Stakes AU
Photo ~
Photo 2 ~
Geelong Synthetic Track ~ 2000m Maiden
On his birthday of all days, the well named gelding Mile High Club (AUS) was eased at the top of the straight and pulled up by his rider. He had ruptured tendons in his near hind leg, and had to be euthanased on track, 1st August 2008.

Elle of Pinterry (AUS)

Brown mare 2003 - 27/7/2008, by Durbridge ex Reminded
Trainer: Dennis Pfundt at LONGFORD TAS
Owners: Pinterry Lodge Stud Pty Ltd
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Hobart ~ 1200m Maiden
After running 6th of 11, maiden galloper Elle of Pinterry (AUS) collapsed and died on return to scale, from a suspected heart attack, Hobart 27th of July 2008.

Wazzrodin (AUS)

Grey mare 2002 - 29/7/2008, by Buck's Pride ex Digging for Gold
Trainer: Fred E Smith at ROCKHAMPTON
Owners: FE Smith, AR Fenlon
24 3-1-1 $18,150 Stakes AU
Rockhampton ~ 1100m Class 3
Wazzrodin (AUS) broke down near the 600m mark and was pulled up by her rider, she suffered a fractured near fore cannonbone and was euthanased at her home track, Rockhampton 29th of July 2008.

Twinkle Rhodes (AUS)

Bay mare 2003 - 28/7/2008, by De Shifway ex Perfect Harum
Trainer: Paul Lewis at ORANGE
Owners: CM Rhodes, WJ Rhodes, GL Rhodes
3 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Dubbo ~ 1025m Maiden
In the first race on the card, Twinkle Rhodes (AUS) broke down and was abruptly eased at the 500m mark, she suffered a fractured off fore leg (humeral) and was euthanased on track, Dubbo 28th July 2008.

Any word?

Any word on these four horses seen to break down in the past few days....?

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 *Has been confirmed this colt was euthanased.

Regal Coup (AUS)

Bay/Brown filly 2004 - 26/7/2008, by Regal Shot ex Waalini
Trainer: Ian Fletcher at GEELONG
Owners: MC Harrison, DK Harrison, NW Kane
7 0-1-1 $2,300 Stakes AU
Donald ~ 1000m Maiden
3 year old filly Regal Coup (AUS) broke down at the 800m mark and was pulled up by her jockey, she suffered a fractured near fore pastern and was euthanased on track, Donald 26th July 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.
~Article ~Article 2

Three broke down last weekend, any news?

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

Note: This is not an anti horse racing website!

I get quite frustrated when a few readers automatically assume this is an anti horse racing website. This could not be further from the truth. Your comments will not be posted, please take your opinions to the racing forums.
Horses and racing are my life, help me keep this as a memorial for ALL our fallen horses, so they need not be forgotten. This site is NOT run to provide figures for anti-racing groups, but rather for owners, trainers and strappers to remember thier fallen friends.

Pearl Bird (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2000 - 14/7/2008, by Bluebird (USA) ex Aunty Pearl
Trainer: John Thomas at ECHUCA
Owners: JW Thomas
45 2-12-3 $36,400 Stakes AU
Echuca ~ 1411m Class 2
In the last race on the program, Pearl Bird (AUS) suffered a fatal heart attack after crossing the finish line, she collapsed and died on track, 14th July 2008.

An eventful day at Echuca

Three jockeys were injured, three horses fell and one died in an eventful day of racing at Echuca yesterday. Read about it here.

Optigold (AUS)

Chestnut filly 2003 - 11/7/2008, by Made of Gold (USA) ex Chosen Option
Trainer: Peter Wiggins at CANBERRA
Owners: S Kazanc, A Kocak
8 0-0-2 $2,000 Stakes AU
Nowra ~ 1400m Maiden
Maiden galloper Optigold (AUS) broke down badly in the near foreleg at the 900m mark, and was eased out of the race. She was euthanased on track, Nowra, 11th July 2008.

Golden Drake (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2000 - 12/7/2008, by Hurricane Sky ex Mamma Rossa
Trainer: Garth Tully at BEDOURIE
Owners: G Tully, BW Gundersen, ML Gundersen, KA Tully
48 3-8-8 $44,550 Stakes AU
Mt Isa, Buchanan Race Track, 1200m Class 3
After finishing a distant last, 7 year old gelding Golden Drake (AUS) suffered a massive haemorrhage and collapsed and died on track, 12th of July 2008.

Five broke down this weekend ?

These five broke down in racing this weekend, any news on how they have faired?

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.

Western Sequel (AUS)

Bay filly 1998 - 20/4/2002, by Old Spice ex Carre D'or
Trainer: ?
Owners: M Giacci, MP Giacci
6 3-0-1 $17,900 Stakes AU
Flemington ~ 2000m 3yo Handicap
Promising filly who fell heavily in the straight and suffered a fractured leg in the first race on the program, she was euthanased on track, Flemington 20th April 2002. Later on the same race program, Holy Grail (see memorial) fell in a hurdle and was also euthanased.

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.

Roy The Boy Cash (NZ)

Brown gelding 2003 - 6/7/2008, by Sudurka ex Aiglette (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: M Viskovich, KJ Erbe, BM Lalich
5 0-1-1 $2,927 Stakes AU
Kalgoorlie ~ 1400m Maiden
Short priced favourite Roy The Boy Cash (NZ) collapsed during running at the 75m mark in the straight, he suffered a heart attack and died shortly after, Kalgoorlie 6th of July 2008.

Variety Queen (AUS)

Grey filly 2003 - 4/7/2008, by Spectrum (IRE) ex Flannelle
Trainer: Max Price at Warwick Farm
Owners: DR Pullen, EW Morawiec
9 0-1-1 $3,100 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ 800m Maiden
Maiden galloper Variety Queen (AUS) shifted out sharply at the 400m bend, and continued to lay out, where she slippped and fell into the outside running rail. She suffered fatal injuries in the incident, Ipswich 4th of July 2008.

Diamonds at Dawn (AUS)

Bay gelding 2000 - 28/6/2008, by Suresh (NZ) ex Lanark Mansion (GB)
Trainer: Bill Cerchi at COLAC
Owners: KM Elliott, RW Harper, JW Winter
65 15-11-14 $246,260 Stakes AU
Trackwork ~ Colac
~Photo ~Arcticle
Consistant stakes winning gelding Diamonds at Dawn (AUS) has sadly been euthanased after breaking down during trackwork, he stumbled upon pulling up and fractured a hind leg, 28th June 2008. Posthumously, Diamonds at Dawn was yesterday announced as a finalist for the title of Victorian Country Horse of the Year, after winning back to back Mildura Cups, as well as victories in the Sungold Milk Camperdown, Markwells Sunraysia Toyota Mildura and Murray Downs Golf & Country Club Swan Hill cups.
He will be sadly missed.