Dan Ch'i (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 29/1/2009, by Danzero ex Chalet Girl (NZ)
Trainer: ????
Owners: Gateway Thoroughbreds
12 2-0-1 $15,400 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ 1700m Class 2
Dan Ch'i (AUS) broke down badly during running, and was euthanased on track due to fracturing a hind leg, Ipswich 29th of January 2009.

Danzippo (AUS)

Brown gelding 2002 - 1/1/2009, by Danzero ex Polishing
Trainer: Rick Worthington at GOULBURN
Owners: International TBreds B/Stock
27 6-3-3 $274,400 Stakes AU
Randwick ~ Carrington Quality Stakes 1100m
Recent trial winner and stakes winning gelding Danzippo (AUS) broke down badly in the near foreleg at the 200m mark and was eased out of the race. He was later euthanased, Randwick 1st of January, 2009.

Eightforall (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 4/1/2008, by Keltrice ex Witching Hour
Trainer: Chris Parry at CRANBOURNE
Owners: EJ Legrand, HW Diston, E Mosca, YJ Zhu
15 3-0-3 $88,400 Stakes AU
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Cranbourne ~ 1400m Showcase 0 - 72
Talented, last start winner Eightforall (AUS) was eased down in the straight by his jockey, and finally collapsed near the 50m mark, he died from a rptured aeorta, Cranbourne 4th of January, 2009.

Constant Cheers (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 17/1/2009, by Pentire (GB) ex Royal Claudia
Trainer: Tom Hughes at FLEMINGTON
Owners: Omaru Stud
26 1-2-3 $33,025 Stakes AU
Bairnsdale ~ 2200m Class 0 - 68
Approaching the first turn, Constant Cheers (AUS) broke down in the near foreleg and was eased out of the race. He was euthanased on track, Bairnsdale 17th of January, 2009.

Money Money (AUS)

Brown mare 2003 - 16/1/2009, by Magic of Money ex Mistress Mimi
Trainer: Helen Harding at Esperence
Owners: P Thomas, WH Gellard
9 1-0-1 $5,840 Stakes AU
Esperence Bay ~ 1100 0 - 58
Money Money (AUS) was retired from the race near the 700m mark, she suffered a fractured her near fore cannonbone and was euthanased on track, Esperence Bay 16th of January 2009.

Le Mont Blanc (NZ)

Bay gelding 2001 - 4/1/2009, by Stravinsky (USA) ex Mont Tremblant (USA)
Trainer: ???
Owners: LJ Hay, JR Cameron, JH Cameron, MK Glenn, MH Oram, E Oram.
25 3-2-1 $26,540 Stakes AU
Launceston ~ 1100m Class 4
Le Mont Blanc (NZ) was tightened for room, and clipped heels before falling. He suffered a fractures jaw and neck, and was euthanased, Launceston 4th of January, 2009.

Red Hot Joker (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 8/1/2009, by Carry The Crown (CAN) ex Lots of Humor09,
Trainer: ???
Owners: VA Tonkin, WV Tonkin
9 1-0-0 $7,800 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1200m Class 1
After running 13th of 14, Red Hot Joker (AUS) pulled up lame in the off fore leg. One can only assume it was a serious injury, as he was later euthanased on humane grounds, Townsville 8th of January, 2009.

Five Cougars (AUS)

Bay mare 2002 - 11/1/2009, by Arena ex Opulent Star
Status Unknown
Trainer: Barry Lawrence at Broadmeadows
Owners: CJ Pearson, SC Pearson
10 2-3-1 $22,400 Stakes AU
Tamworth ~ 1200m Class 2
Five Cougars (AUS) broke down approaching the 700m mark and was slowley pulled up by her jockey. She suffered tendon damage to her near foreleg, status unknown 11th of January 2009.

African Moon (AUS)

Bay filly 2005 - 8/1/2009, by Bite the Bullet (USA) ex Agapantha
Trainer: ??
Owners: G Harvey
4 0-0-0 $270 Stakes AU
Gosford ~ 1100m Maiden
Three year old filly African Moon (AUS) broke down severely in the near fore leg near the 600m mark, and was pulled up. She was later euthanased due to the severity of the injuries, Gosford 9th of January 2009.

Just Four Boys (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2003 - 1/1/2009, by Spinning World (USA) ex Miss Neck (USA)
Trainer: Joe Cleary at Queanbeyan
Owners: GP Cringle, SJ Pohl, BH Carney, MM Beckenham, S Langi, C Hilliard, J Matthews, MM Serone, JM Cleary
24 2-3-3 $15,400 Stakes AU
Gundagai ~ 1800m Class 2
Just Four Boys (AUS) broke down severely in the near fore leg rounding the home turn. An examination revealed that the mare had ruptured the near fore suspensory ligament and due to the severe nature of the injury, she was euthanased on track, Gundagai 1st of January 2009.

Melody Green (AUS)

Brown mare 2003 - 1/1/2009, by Langfuhr (CAN) ex Lean
Trainer: ???
Owners: TP Burke, JP Smyth
4 1-0-1 $3,350 Stakes AU
Inverell ~ 1010m Class 1
Melody Green (AUS) broke down approaching the home turn and was pulled up. She was later euthanased as a result of her injuries, Inverell 1st of January, 2009.

Broke down but status unknown - over 35 horses in 2008

Below is the complete list of horses who broke down while racing in 2008, but thier status has not been confirmed. Over 35 horses are on this list.
If you can help in anyway with an update on any of these horses please contatc me on the email address to the right.

Red - confirmed euthanased (have been added to memorial)
Green - comments/updates
Black - (majority) no information has been made available/status still unkown

Delusional Dancer - Broke down with severe ligament damage, Townsville 13/12/2008
Perusen - Broke down near fore, rutured near fore tendon, Moonee Valley 27/12/2008 Revalong - Fractured near foreleg, Mudgee 5/12/2008
Cajun Comet - Fractured near knee, Coffs Harbour 5/12/2008.
Apollo's Pride - Fractured near hind leg, Canterbury Races 20/11/08.
Blood 'n' Bone - Fractured near fore sesamoids, Eagle Farm 8/11/08.
Dashyn - Serious tendon injury to near fore, Wodonga races 18/10/2008
Royal Sultan - Broke down in off fore suspensory, Gold Coast, 4/10/2008
Bolero Queen - Acutely lame off hind, vanned to Randwick Equine Centre, Canterbury 24/9/08 * Update 7/10/08 Minor fracture fo the pelvis, Bolero Queen has been sent for a spell and recovery period.
Come on Strop - severe tendon injury, vanned off for analysis Canberra 19/9/08
Di Davelle - Ruptured off fore suspensory ligament, Hobart 31st August 2008.
Rio Jam - Broke down in off fore knee, Sunshine Coast 31st of August, 2008.
Wisha (NZ) - Pulled up acutely lame, Kembla Grange 6th August, 2008.
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 *Update 12/8/08, Confirmed euthanased.
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
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.
Arckie's Lass - Acutely lame off hind, Kembla Grange 5/7/2008 *Update muscular damage. Bored - Galloped on, severed tendons on near hind, Sunshine Coast 28/6/2008.
Marhill - broke down near fore fetlock, Sunshine Coast 28/6/2008
Andersen - Injury to near fore at the 600m mark, Muswellbrook 24/6/2008 *will not race again but has been saved.
Unicorn Girl - Pulled up significantly lame in near hind, Mackay 19/6/2008.
Celtic Warrior - Injury to ligaments in off fore leg, Wyong 19/6/2008.
Lovers and Liars - Ligament damage, Carnavon WA 14/6/2008
Loulla Mae - Broke down near fore suspensory Broadmeadows 7/6/2008
Fourofakind - pulled up significantly lame off fore leg, Cessnock 30th May 2008.
Botero - Broke down on off fore leg, Sunshine Coast 1st June 2008. *Update 9/6/2008 Botero wont race again but has been saved.
Obesure - Broke down, suspected pelvis fracture, Gold Coast 22/5/2008.
Nigella Bites - pulled up with fractured pelvis, Bunbury 30/4/2008
Spirit Of Tara - Possible fractured pelvis during trackwork at Randwick, 26th April 2008. *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".
Yarra Park - Serious injury to left fore, Flemington 25th April 2008 * Update 1/6/2008 Arena colt Yarra Park "broke down catastrophically" in last month's VRC St Leger (2800m) at Flemington. The horse's career is over."He will not race again," Brideoake said. "He was a promising horse and it is very disappointing to lose a horse of that calibre," Brideoake said. Rincewald - Serious injury to right fore, Flemington 25th April 2008. *Update 19/5/08 confirmed euthanased.
Dante's Dream - Broke down, ruptured ligaments/tendons in near fore, Albany WA 25th April 2008
Mother Craft - Broke down, ruptured near fore tendon, Esk QLD 12th April, 2008
Chinggis - Acutely lame off fore, Kembla Grange 6/4/2008 * Trainer has stated he has 'no idea' what happened to this horse?
Arioso - Acutely lame near fore, Kembla Grange 29/3/2008
Eighth Time - Acutely lame off hind, Kembla Grange 14/2/2008 *Retired, but status is unknown
Amelia's Dream (2yo) - Fracture of sesamoid, Randwick 15th March 2008. * Update April 2008 Update October 2008 Back in work
Craiglea Cowboy -Broke down severe damage to near foreleg Eidsvold races 23rd Feb 2008 Katdanch - Broke down badly in near fore fetlock at Hawksbury races, 30th of Jan 2008 *Update 9/6/2008 Confirmed euthanased.
Wakesetter - severe damage to near fore suspensory, Strathalbyn 13/1/2008. *Update 25/6/2008 Confirmed euthanased
Skilful Simone - Reported to have fractured sesamoid bone Kembla Grange 26th Jan 2008 *23/3/2008 - Contributed by reader....'Skilful Simone continues to be treated for her injury and is wearing a cast which has been replaced a few times since she broke down. She is hanging in there for now but certainly isn't out of the woods yet'.....

Conjoin (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2002 - 29/11/2008, by Jeune (GB) ex Conundrum
Trainer: ??
Owners: K Mcgovern, S Mcgovern
17 2-1-1 $ 16,000 Stakes AU
Yea Picnic Races ~ 1200m Picnic Trophy
Broke down in the straight and pulled up by jockey, fractured both sesamoids in her near foreleg and was euthanased on track, Yea Picnics 29th of November, 2008.

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.

Octahedron (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 - 26/12/2008, by Diamond Dane ex Centre Board (NZ)
Trainer: Geoff Burns at Deagon
Owners: WB Andrews, JA Burns
7 2-2-0 $ 20,800 Stakes AU
Toowoomba ~ 1610m Class 3
Octahedron (NZ) broke down in the near hind fetlock and was eased out of the race. He was euthanased as a result of the injury, Toowoomba 26th of December, 2008.

Delusional Dancer (AUS)

Brown gelding 2003 - 13/12/2008, by Strategic ex Lady Bureaucrat
Status Unknown
Trainer: Olivia Cairns at Townsville
Owners: Delusional
25 4-4-6 $38,500 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1400m Class 4
Delusional Dancer (AUS) broke down in the final 200m and was eased out of the race. Further analysis prooved suspensory ligament damage to the off fore leg. His status is currently unknown, Townsville 13th December 2008.

Shotgun Start (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 2/12/2008, by Intergaze ex Notoust
Trainer: ??
Owners: PJ Rowe, G King, SG Shandiman, BJ Weeks, PD Swain, R Whitmee, LH Sunderland, TM Fulton, J Mclennan, T Walker
19 0-1-3 $6,500 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1630 Class 2
After passing the 600m mark, Shotgun Start (AUS) broke down and was pulled up. He was euthanased as a result, Townsville 2nd December, 2008.

Buncha Keys (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2004 - 12/12/2008, by Telesto (USA) ex Heavenly Flyer
Trainer: John Keys at Westley Vale
Owners: AL Keys, T Keys
15 1-0-1 $10,486 Stakes AU
Devonport ~ 1175m Class 1
Buncha Keys (AUS) went amiss approaching the home turn and pulled up. Fractured near side hind leg, and euthanased on track, Deveonport 12th December, 2008.

Kislarni (AUS)

Brown filly, 2005 - 4/12/2008, by Sequalo ex Hallelujah
Trainer: ????
Owners: LA Wright, D Gilmore, DE Lemmon, TJ Facer
4 0-1-0 $3,400 AUS
Rockhampton ~ 1100m Maiden
3 year old filly Kislarni (AUS) broke down in the near foreleg 200m from the post and was pulled up. She was euthanased as a result, Rockhampton, 4th 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.

Lancettier (ARG)

Bay gelding 2000 - 26/12/2007, by Numerous (USA) ex L'Amarine (ARG)
Trainer: D Hayes at LINDSAY PARK
Owners: Mr D Lee
53 5-8-3 $279,175 Stakes AU
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Cheltenham ~ 1800m Handicap
After starting his career of in Hong Kong before being transferred to David Hayes, war horse Lancettier (ARG) broke down badly in the near foreleg suspensory ligaments during running, and was euthansed on track, Cheltenham 26th of December, 2008.

Back in Mid-Feb!!

Just want to apologise for the lack of updates in the past few months, I am currently on holidays overseas and will update this properly in mid February when I return.
If you are aware of a horse I may have missed while away, please feel free to email me.
I hope you all had a merry christmas and happy holidays!!
~ Olivia

Peerless (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 24/12/2008, by Giants Causeway (USA) ex Zazabelle (NZ)
Trainer: ?????
Owners: AS Osburg
8 1-1-0 $12,250 Stakes AU
Ballarat ~ 1200m Showcase Class 1
Peerless (AUS) broke down severley rounding the home turn, and was euthansed on track, Ballarat 24th of December, 2008.

Salabby (AUS)

Chestnut mare 2001- 27/12/2008, by Salquita ex Tinted Rose
Trainer: Michael Condie at BERRIGAN
Qwners: MR Condie
30 1-2-3 $11,350 Stakes AU
Cowra ~ 1300m Class 0 - 57
Broke down badly in the near fore leg during running, suffering a compund dislocation. Salabby (AUS) was euthanased on track, 27th of December, 2008.

Remember When (AUS)

Bay Mare 2002 - 6/12/2008, by Encosta De Lago ex Blessed Halo
Trainer: Darryl Dodson at TELOPEA DOWNS
Owners: Philip Starr, Bloodline Services Encostahalo, Philip Starr Bloodline Services Chocolate, JM Brand
28 2-1-7 $24,300 Stakes AU
Stawell ~ 2000m 0-68
Collapsed and died near the 1200m mark, Stawell Races 6th of December, 2008.

Buncha Keys (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2004 - 12/12/2008, by Telesto (USA) ex Heavenly Flyer
Trainer: John Keys at Wesley Vale
Owners: A & T Keys
15 1-0-1 $10,486 Stakes AU
Devonport ~ 1175m Class 1
Went amiss at the 500m mark and pulled up by jockey. Suffered a broken near hind leg and was euthanased on track, Devonport 12th December 2008.

Hit the Post (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 - 10/12/2008, by Filante (NZ) ex She's a Pirate
Trainer: Tom Higgins at PORT MACQUARIE
Owners: TJ Higgins, WV Boyd
44 4-2-6 $34,100 Stakes AU
Rosehill ~ 2400m
Fell near the 300m mark in the straight, fractured his off hind pastern and was later euthanased, Rosehill Races 10th of December, 2008.

Eternal Dancer (AUS)

Chestnut Gelding 2002 - 1 /12/2008, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) ex Intermezzo
Trainer: Jeremy Sylvester at CESSNOCK
Owners: GR Martin, CM Yung
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Port Macquarie ~ 1200m Maiden
Broke down badly at the 800m mark, fractured near fore humerous and euthanased on track, Port Macquarie, 1st of December, 2008.

Star of Mookta (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 28/11/2008, by Mookta ex Starround
Trainer: ????
Owners: TN Beaton, DP Melbourne, MB Reeves, PD Smith, U McKeever, RJ Walker, CW Melbourne, SB Nolan, MP Nolan
16 2-0-0 $8,227.00 Stakes AU
Hamilton ~ 1400m 0-62
Star of Mookta (AUS) broke down at the 600m mark and was retired from the race. He was euthanased as a result of his injuries, Hamilton 28th of November, 2008.

Zambane (AUS)

Bay gelding 2001 - 22/11/2008, by Gambade ex Zidane's Gold
Trainer: Sharon Miller WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Owners: SL Miller
28 6-2-3 $117,504 Stakes AU
Tattersals Cup (LISTED) ~ Ascot 2200m
Talented galloper Zambane (AUS) was euthanased on the weekend after running 9th in the listed Tatts Cup at Ascot, after rupturing his near fore tendon, November 22nd 2008.

Siege (AUS)

Bay gelding 2002 - 21/11/2008, by Legal Opinion ex Breathless Charm
Trainer: Adam Ivor at the SUNSHINE COAST
Owners: Golden Hands Racing (L)
16 1-4-0 $12,800 Stakes AU
Sunshine Coast Cushion Track ~ 1400m Class 2
Siege (AUS) broke down near the 200m mark in the straight on the synthetic track and was pulled up by his jockey. He had fractured his leg, and was euthanased on track 21st of November, 2008.

Jugah's Gold (AUS)

Bay colt 2004 - 20/11/2008, by Made of Gold (USA) ex Sivas
Trainer: Tom Cowan at CRANBOURNE
Owners: JG Cowan, DB McKay, JK Pitman, KA Seja
5 0-0-0 $1,350 Stakes AU
Seymour ~ 1600m Maiden
Four year old entire Jugah's Gold (AUS) faltered near the 1000m mark, continued to gallop and finally broke down near the 400m mark in the straight, he was then pulled up by his jockey. He was later euthanased as a result of his injuries, Seymour 20th of November, 2008.

Archie's Joy (AUS)

Brown filly, 2005 - 18/11/2008, by Anglia ex Joyful Jess
Trainer: Trevor Rowe at CAIRNS
Owners: S & J Andrews
7 0-0-0 $800 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1200m 3 year old Maiden
Just turned three years old, Archie's Joy (AUS) copped some major interference and bumping from other runners in racing. Post race it was discovered she had sustained a major laceration to her near side hock and she was euthanased on humane grounds, Townsville races 18th of November, 2008.

Ooboo (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 15/11/2008, by Fubu ex Folklaucracy
Trainer: Leonard McIntyre at GOULBURN
Owners: LH McIntyre, J McIntyre
16 0-2-5 $9,875 Stakes AU
Gundagai ~ 1400m Maiden, set weights
Still a maiden after 15 attempts, Ooboo (AUS) broke down in the near hind at the 500m mark and fell a short distance later. He had suffered a total disarticulation of the near hind fetlock, and was euthanased on track, Gundagai 15th of November, 2008.

Samakabill (AUS)

Bay mare 2004 - 17/11/2008, by Iglesia ex Spanish Accent
Trainer: Simon Mahoney at CAMPERDOWN
Owners: SW Mahoney, JD Mahoney, A Mahoney
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Warrnambool ~ 1100m filles and mares Maiden
At only her second start, 4 year old mare Samakabill (AUS) broke down and was pulled up out of the race. She had suffered severe leg injuries and was euthanased on track, Warrnambool 17th of November, 2008.

Jettiff (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 12/11/2008, by Jetball ex Tiffany Road
Trainer: K. Sweeney in SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Owners: KM Sweeny, AE Richmond, SM Richmond
11 2-0-2 $8,880 Stakes AU
Gawler ~ 1050m 0 - 68 class
5 year old gelding Jettiff (AUS) broke down at the 500m mark and was retired from the race. He suffered a fractured off fore humerous and was euthanased on track, Gawler 12th of November, 2008.

RIP Sunburnt Land (AUS)

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Special mention today to the lovely, honest horse 'Sunburnt Land (AUS) who was tragically struck by lightning last night in his paddock in outer Melbourne and died. The Scenic (IRE) 5 year old gelding earned almost $380,000 in his brief career, highlighted by a win in the Gr 2 Caulfield Sprint only 1 month ago.

Sunburnt Land (AUS) had been sent for a short spell after finishing third to Swick in last Saturday's Group One Patinack Farm Classic (1200m) at Flemington. At his previous start he finished a luckless third to Hot Danish in the Salinger Stakes at Flemington on Derby Day.

A Group 1 win was not far away for this luckless galloper, however it was not to be with the tragic news this morning. I for one will miss this emerging galloper.

Quarryman (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 7/11/08, by Elnadim (USA) ex Sustaad (NZ)
Trainer: Graham Purdy at ATHERTON QLD
Owners: RM Wanless, LJ Cowell
6 0-0-0 $500 Stakes AU
Townsville ~ 1300m Maiden
Unplaced after five attempts, Quarryman(NZ) broke down during his sixth career race. He fractured his near side shoulder at the 800m mark and was reitred from the race, and euthanased on track, 7th of November, 2008.

Blood'N'Bone - top QLD galloper broke down ?

Queensland topliner Blood 'n' Bone reportedly broke down at Eagle Farm on the weekend, Saturday the 8th of November, 2008. He suffered a fractured near fore sesamoid, but his status is unknown.

If you know the status of this Brian Smith trained galloper, please let me know.

Air of Vigilance (AUS)

Grey gelding 2004 - 4/11/2008, by Verglas (IRE) ex Jackpot Princess
Trainer: Colin Webster at ASCOT
Owners: P, C & J Bruce, W Holmes, B McDonald, F Conza, J Rajander, LR Green
16 3-1-2 $36,700 Stakes AU
Bunbury ~ 1400m 0-73
On one side of the country, millions tuned in to watch the annual running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racetrack while on the other side of the country, four year old gelding Air of Vigilance (AUS) was quietly euthanased after fracturing his off hind pastern while running, Bunbury 4th November, 2008.
This group of owners may well remember the first Tuesday in November (2008) quite differently to others.
RIP Air of Vigilance

The Darkcee (AUS)

Brown gelding 2002 - 5/11/2008, by Mister C (USA) ex Blue Clay
Trainer: Reg Rowley at the GOLD COAST
Owners: BA Rowley, RC Rowley
26 4-3-2 $ 36,350 Stakes AU
Ipswich ~ 1020m Class 5
Six year old gelding The Darkcee (AUS) raced erratically and hung out badly coming around the home turn, he collided with the running rail and suffered severe injuries. He was euthanased on track, Ipswich 5th of November, 2008.

Disturbingly, this is not the first time a horse has suffered serious injuries in this manner at Ipswick Racetrack. There has already been at least one other similar incident in the past few months, which has lead to many trainer/jockeys/owners questioning the safety of this tight track.

Classified Lad (AUS)

Bay/Brown gelding 1999 - 1/11/2008, by Rancho Ruler ex Classified Lady
Trainer: Adam Ryan at Warnambool
Owners: AJ Ryan, CM Ryan, RP Kelly, AE Ryan, B & J Gebert, B & S Howard, PA Kelly
49 2-5-4 $42,726 Stakes AU
Mortlake ~ 1300m 0 - 62
Rising 10 year old gelding Classified Lad (AUS) broke down at the 800m mark and was retired from the race. He suffered a fractured off fore leg and was euthanased on track, Mortlake 1st November 2008.

Conquering Spirit (AUS)

Bay Colt 2004 - 25/10/2008, by Invincible Spirit (IRE) ex Prav
Trainer: Gillian Heinrich at the GOLD COAST
Owners: Heinrich Bloodstock
15 3-1-2 $64,300 Stakes Au
Doomben Races ~ 1200m
Handy colt Conquering Spirit (AUS) broke down behind at the 100m mark in the straight, he was euthanased on track, Doomben 25th of October, 2008.

Amelia's Dream back in action

So nice to see top filly Amelia's Dream back in action, after she fractured her sesamoids earlier in the year!
Read about it here, with photos~

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.
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