Whatsourgo (AUS)

This 6yo chestnut gelding by Jeune (GB) out of Alzabella (AUS) by Alzao suffered a broken shoulder and was euthanized.
Jumps race, MOO 6/20/09
Owner(s): ? / Trainer: ?
NOTE: He was the first to die since a suspension on the sport in Australia was lifted last month and is the sixth death this season.
Source: Horse & Hound

(This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.)

Injured jockey Rene Douglas updates us

He posted a letter on Facebook:
Letter from Rene

Cops Super Star (USA)

This 5yo bay gelding by Ex Marks the Cop (In Excess-IRE) out of Supercharged by Ashdown suffered a broken leg and fell,
and was euthanized.
$2.5K clm, GRP 6/28/09
Owner(s): Cody Northern / Trainer: Robert Beckner
NOTE: A second horse fatally broke down at this track the previous week (see Inclement Weather's post).
Source: Mail Tribune

Doc Holliday (NZ)

This 8yo brown gelding by Marju (IRE) out of Santa Evita (IRE) broke a foreleg in a fall at the first fence and was euthanized on the course.
Maiden hurdle, HAWK 6/27/09
Owner(s): Aces Up Syndicate / Trainer: Evan and J.J. Rayner /
Horse profile
NOTE: Track staff member Noel Stephens was holding Doc Holliday for the vet when the horse fell on him. Stephens was admitted to the hospital with compound fractures of both legs.
Doc Holliday: Starts 37, 2-1-5, $22,100
Source: hawkesbay.co.nz

Risayla (IRE)

A talented stayer, this 6yo bay mare by Polish Precedent out of Riyafa (IRE) by Kahyasi (IRE), without warning, fell to the turf having snapped a foreleg and was humanely destroyed.
Winter Cup, ROH 6/27/09
Owner(s): Glenlogan Park Syndicate / Trainer: Kim Waugh /
Horse profile / Article with photo
NOTE: Risayla had been a winner in France and was thriving at Waugh's stable. She won at Warwick Farm this year, placed in a stakes race in the autumn carnival, and was considered a potentially valuable broodmare prospect. Starts 19, 2-6-1, $112,172
Source: The Daily Telegraph

Bear Onamission (USA)

This maiden 3yo grey colt by Congaree out of Milagra by Maria's Mon was injured and pulled up near the wire, his jockey Chantal Sutherland dismounting to assist him. Subsequently, it was discovered that Bear Onamission had suffered a shattered knee, and he was euthanized. Contributed by reader in Ontario, Canada.
$25.5K-$25K mdn clm (6f), WO 6/3/09
Owner(s): Bear Stables Ltd. / Trainer: Reade Baker
Source: readebaker.com

(This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.)

Five to Seven (USA)

This 8yo brown gelding by Little Missouri out of French Galaxy by Majestic Light suffered a fatal fall at the 7th fence. Contributed by reader in Finland.
Ladbroke H. Chase, WIN 2/20/97
Owner(s): Joint Ownership Terminated / Trainer: P.F. Nicholls /
Horse profile
NOTE: His rival Chief Joseph suffered a fatal fall, at the previous fence (see her post). Five to Seven: Starts 53, 10-14-3, £49,747
Source: Racing Post

(This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.)

Chief Joseph (GB)

This 10yo bay mare by General Ironside (GB) out of Knollwood Court (GB) by La Jean (GB) suffered a fatal fall at the 6th fence. Contributed by reader in Finland.
Ladbroke Handicap Chase (2m5f, 17 fences), WIN 2/20/97
Owner(s): J. O'Gorman / Trainer: N.A. Twiston-Davies /
Horse profile
NOTE: Her rival Five to Seven suffered a fatal fall at the next fence (see his post). Chief Joseph: Starts 23, 3-2-1, £9,418
Source: Racing Post

(This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.)

House of Blues (GB)

This 8yo bay gelding by Grand Lodge out of Sartigila (GB) by Efisio (GB) pulled up injured and was destroyed.
Contributed by reader in Finland.
Beginners Chase, THU 3/26/09
Owner(s): Mrs. J.B. Sweeney / Trainer: Rodger Sweeney /
Horse profile
Source: Racing Post

(This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.)

Terrain (USA)

The race favorite, this valiant 3yo chestnut gelding by Sky Mesa out of Minery by Forty Niner suffered a fractured sesamoid and condylar fracture of the right front leg, was vanned off and subsequently euthanized. Contributed by reader in Vermont.
Iowa Derby (1-1/16m dirt), PRM 6/26/09
Owner(s): Adele Dilschneider / Trainer: Albert Stall, Jr. /
Horse profile / Photo
NOTE: Terrain was climbing the ranks and earned $512,084 in his fleeting 10-start (3-1-1) career. He was buried at Claiborne Farm where he was born and raised. Rest in peace, Terrain.
Source: DRF

Farewell, Olredlgetcha

This striking 2yo chestnut colt by Limehouse out of Mystical Beauty by Cobra King had won his debut race ~ the Victoria Stakes (5f, Polytrack) at Woodbine on June 14, 2009 ~ then, in a strange twist of fate, was euthanized on June 24 after developing a staph infection in his right hock from a puncture wound sustained during his race. His life was so promising yet so fleeting. Rest in peace, Olredlgetcha.
Article with photo

Ms. Speak Freely (USA)

This 5yo chestnut mare by Miswaki out of Gaily Love Song by Housebuster broke down and was euthanized on the track.
Race, SAR 8/3/06
Owner(s): Michael and Lynn Shanley / Trainer: ?
(This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.)
Source: dailygazette.com

Inclement Weather (USA)

This 9yo dark-bay/brown gelding by Seattle Bound out of No Sucha Lady by Sucha Pleasure broke an ankle on the final turn, was vanned off and subsequently euthanized.
$5K clm, GRP 6/21/09
Owner(s): Warren Brown / Trainer: Billy Christian /
Article 1, article 2 with video
NOTE: Said his jockey, ""You could hear the ankle kinda pop, and it was a very large heavy horse. And sometimes you can get 'em stopped and pulled up, but in this instance it was just too much for one to try to control." A second horse fatally broke down at this track the following week (see Cops Super Star's post).
Source: News Watch 12

Veracity (GB)

Godolphin's 5yo chestnut horse by Lomitas (GB) out of Vituisa (GB) by Bering (GB) was prominent throughout until he went wrong two furlongs out and pulled up. Subsequently destroyed due to
fractured cannonbone.
Gold Cup (G1) (2m4f flat turf), RAS 6/18/09
Owner(s): Godolphin / Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor / Horse profile / Article with photos
NOTE: Starts 15, 5-4-2, £241,995
Source: Race Horse Death Watch

Rest in peace, Captain Sir (Standardbred)

The talented 3yo Standardbred colt had trained on June 18 and was discovered the next day to have foundered severely in all four feet and was humanely euthanized at the hospital. Results of the post-mortem are pending at this writing. Starts 12, 3-2-1.
Article with photo

Remember the valiant Sailor's Cap

He collapsed and died in his stall at Belmont Park on Wednesday morning, 6/17/09, three days after winning the Poker Handicap (G3) in part due to colitis X. Rest in peace, Sailor's Cap. Contributed by reader.
Article with photo and videos

Oliver's Strike (CAN)

In a 2-horse spill, this 3yo bay gelding by Smart Strike (CAN) out of Oliva (CAN) by Danzig suffered an horrific breakdown (both front legs), fell, and died on the track before the vet could reach him. Probable heart attack. Contributed by reader in Bryan, Texas.
MSW (1m170yd), WO 6/17/09
Owner(s): Gustav Schickedanz / Trainer: Michael Keogh
NOTE: This sudden breakdown caused Kensington Oval to fall over stricken Oliver's Strike ... and Naval Strike (Oliver's half brother) to check severely and pull up. But only Oliver's Strike was fatally injured.
Source: DRF

Farewell, Proud Accolade

The handsome and promising 7yo freshman sire, Proud Accolade, was euthanized June 16, 2009, due to a severe neurological problem. Heartfelt condolences to his connections. Rest in peace, dear Proud Accolade.
Article with photo

UPDATE: Speed Whiz

UPDATE 6/16/09: Speed Whiz is alive at this writing. See comments under this post.

Speed Whiz, 8yo gelding, pulled up/vanned off at Charles Town 6/13/09. Is this horse alive?

Unnamed horse

Referred to only as a horse, without further detail about him/her, this racehorse was thought to have either suffered a heart attack or clipped heels with a rival, causing him/her to fall and break both front legs. The horse tried over and over to stand but could not. Several minutes later, a vet arrived and put the horse down in full view of the horrified crowd. Contributed by reader in Ireland.
Annual Cullenamore beach race at Sligo (IRE), 6/14/09
Owner(s): ? / Trainer: ?
NOTE: This horrific incident is the reason I personally cannot condone racing. I can find no justification for this kind of suffering whatsoever. To the unnamed horse, rest in peace. ~editor
Source: Herald.ie

Upstream (USA)

This 6yo chestnut gelding by Open Forum (Deputy Minister-CAN) out of Top Paddler by Conquistador Cielo broke down/fell, was vanned off and euthanized.
Carter McGregor Jr. S., LS 6/13/09
Owner(s): Coby Tresner / Trainer: Allen Milligan / Horse profile
Source: Equibase

Renas Selection (QH) ~ almost another unknown warrior

Gee thanks, Equibase, for not mentioning the terrible spill that occurred at Sam Houston yesterday, 6/13/09, at the finish line. It was a $5K claiming race (350yd) for Quarter Horses. According to chron.com: "In the seventh race at Sam Houston Race Park, jockey Saul Ramirez suffered a separated shoulder in a spill at the finish line. Renas Selection, his mount, flipped and had to be euthanized on the racetrack." According to Equibase: "Renas Selection outrun."

One has to wonder about Equibase's policies and procedures for observing and reporting track accidents and deaths ~ especially when these occur right in front of the crowd for all to see. It is this secrecy that, in part, has the public searching daily for
(and finding) these horses.

Two Thoroughbreds rescuedfrom Euclid auction,June 2009

Ginobili
In Excess (IRE) ~ Chelsea Fields (NZ) (Bataan-AUS)
Retires to Tranquility Farm
Win photo at Del Mar 2008











Lulu's Nick
Skimming ~ Rain Dancer (NZ) (Desert Sun-GB)
Retires to Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue

Know these horses? Seen them at the track? While the racing world watched the Belmont Stakes last Saturday, 6/6/09, Tranquility Farm and Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue were coordinating the rescue of these two Thoroughbred racehorses from Euclid auction in Southern California. The industry castoffs, 4yo gelding Ginobili by In Excess and 4yo colt Lulu's Nick by Skimming, will be cleaned up and nursed back to health and the nonracing life they deserve.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Casualties of war

Two-year-old chestnut colt Dalton (see his post) is one of the recent losses on the battlefield of racing.

He was making a valiant effort in the stretch during his debut in a maiden special weight at Philadelphia Park on 6/9/09 when he broke down. His jockey pulled him up, but Dalton was subsequently euthanized on the track. On this memorial, he is No. 1,180 (since August 2005). May he rest in peace.

I just wrote to my friend at Tranquility Farm, where she has been picking up the pieces of racing's wastage for most of her life. The broken and damaged, physically and mentally. The castoffs of the industry. The unwanted. While racing fans were watching the Belmont Stakes the other day (and I had the TV on but couldn't bring myself to watch the horses run), she was rescuing two racehorses off a local feedlot. I told her I have posted 180 on-track fatalities since January 2009 (back when I was seriously thinking about quitting the memorial project because it seems so futile at times, as
nothing changes).

That 180 does not include the almost 100 breakdowns on Warhorse I haven't yet confirmed as fatal nor racing-stress-related illness and injury ultimately leading to permanent damage and/or death nor the countless unreported breakdowns and deaths we'll never
know about.

Our numbers represent data compiled by just one editor (me) with limited time, and the help of a few readers, to document these incidents. No one knows the full scope of racing's death toll.

This is a horse crisis.

It is unacceptable.

It must end.

Dalton (USA)

In his debut, this 2yo chestnut colt by Closing Argument out of Secret Bullet broke down while in contention in the stretch, was pulled up, and euthanized on the track.
MSW (4.5f), PHA 6/9/09
Owner(s): Vision Racing 09 LLC / Trainer: John Servis
NOTE: A mere baby. May he rest in peace.
Source: Equibase

Masu

This brave 3yo filly by Yes It's True out of Max Donnell by Critique won the race then broke down past the wire and was euthanized on the track. Contributed by reader in Bryan, Texas.
$12.5K mdn clm, PHA 6/8/09
Owner(s): Fredrick Ramirez / Trainer: Alan Bedard
NOTE: Masu's life ended upon her first win. Rest in peace.
Source: Equibase

Armbro Token (Standardbred)

This 12yo veteran trotter suffered a catastrophic leg injury in a race at Sudbury (CAN) on 6/6/09 and was euthanized. He had compiled an extraordinary race record of 200 starts, 30-23-22, and earned $307,000. Rest in peace.
Article
Race record

Bone Dry (USA)

This 6yo dark-bay gelding by Gulch out of Elaina by Dehere broke down on the backstretch and was euthanized on the track. Contributed by reader in Bryan, Texas.
ALW (1m70yd), PEN 6/3/09
Owner(s): Michael Gill / Trainer: Anthony Adamo
NOTE: Owner/trainer Michael Gill has four other horses listed on our site who broke down since 2008: Fisher's Mill (on Warhorse), and Screen Star, Mighty Beau, and Erikev (on memorial).
Source: DRF

Rich and Mean (USA)

This 4yo dark-bay filly by Distinctive Pro out of Tango Please by Vice Regent (CAN) suffered a knee injury in a race on 5/24/09 and was put down by gunshot in her stall (by a veterinarian) a few weeks later. Contributed by reader in Bryan, Texas.
$10.5K mdn clm, PHA 5/24/09; euthanized early June
Owner(s): Churchville Farm / Trainer: Ralph Riviezzo
NOTE: This was an unusual case of euthanization by gunshot.
See DRF link below for story.
Source: DRF

Lissbonney Project (IRE)

(Tramore, 1/1/09; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Finland.
This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Paddy the Robin (IRE)

(Naas, 1/4/09; details to come)
Contributed by Reader in Finland.
This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Kong King (GB)

(Bangor-on-dee 2008; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Finland.
This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Desmond Tutu (IRE)

(Chepstow, 10/4/03; details to come)
Contributed by Reader in Finland.
This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Lord Lansdown (IRE)

(Clonmel 6/12/09; details to come)
Contributed by Reader in Finland.

Starbright (GB)

(Kelso, 11/5/05; details to come)
Contributed by Reader in Finland.
This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Rossell Island

(Aintree 2000; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Ireland.

Meldrum Star (IRE)

(Perth 6/5/04; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Finland.
This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Afro Man (GB)

(Leicester 2/1/06; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Finland.
This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Terminal Bee

(Ludlow 2008; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Ireland.

Thrower (GB)

(Doncaster 2003; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Finland.

Sharp Doctor (IRE)

(Galway 2008; details to come)
Contributed by reader in Finland.

Sassification (USA)

While in strong contention at the top of the stretch, this brave 3yo bay filly by Double Honor (Gone West) out of Sassy Affair snapped her leg entering the lane and continued forward on the injury; she was subsequently euthanized on the track. Contributed by readers.
ALW, BEL 5/31/09
Owner(s): Darren Jablow
Trainer: Michael Jablow
Confirmed via: eye witness account
NOTE: A terrible scene for our reader (see Comments) and her young kids. The only consolation is that there were people there to care about this filly in her last moments. Rest in peace, Sassification.
This horse was moved to the memorial from Warhorse.

UNNAMED: Two fatalities at Hollywood Park,May 25-31, 2009

Per CHRB, names/cause of death undisclosed. May they rest in peace.

Senor Leche (USA)

This 3yo dark-bay gelding by Colony Light out of In Passing broke down and fell, and was euthanized. Contributed by reader.
Starter ALW, CRC 5/31/09
Owner(s): Kevin Dole LLC and Ronald Spatz
Trainer: Ronald Spatz
Confirmed via: personal communication
Profile
This horse was moved to the memorial from Warhorse.

Leslie Lill (USA)

This 6yo bay mare by Crowning Storm out of Lillian suffered left front fractured sesamoids and was euthanized.
Training, GG 5/30/09
Owner(s): ?
Trainer: J. Thomas
Confirmed via: CHRB

This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Affirmed Truth (USA)

This courageous 3yo chestnut filly by Proudest Romeo (Proud Truth) out of Encore Amour by Affirmed went wrong at the half, was pulled up sharply, vanned off, and subsequently euthanized. Contributed by readers.
Dogwood S. (G3) (1m), CD 5/30/09
Owner(s): Kalarikkal and Vilasini Jayaraman
Trainer: Tim Ice
Confirmed via: NTRA
Profile
This horse was moved to the memorial from Warhorse.

Voodoomon (USA)

This 7yo dark-bay gelding by Traitor (Cryptoclearance) out of Voodoo Secret broke down in the stretch, was vanned off and euthanized moments later. Contributed by owner.
Starter ALW, AP 5/28/09
Owner(s): Vanessa Nye/The Original Voodoo
Trainer: James McMullen
Confirmed via: owner, Vanessa Nye
NOTE: Voodoomon's stablemate, Supah Soup, won the race.
This horse was moved to the memorial from Warhorse.

Dear Rene,

You are in our hearts and minds ... we are praying for your recovery and for your loved ones at this time.

Poolside

This 3yo filly by American Day out of Swimette suffered a left front disarticulated fetlock and bilateral fracture of the sesamoids, and was euthanized.
Training, GG 5/27/09
Owner(s): ?
Trainer: G. James
Confirmed via: CHRB

This horse eventually will be archived by date of death.

Chanceofshowers (USA)

This 4yo bay filly by Changeintheweather (Gone West) out of Rosieposie by Skip Away clipped heels with Fashionably A Lady and fell, suffering a catastrophic injury, and was euthanized. Contributed by reader.
$7.5K clm (1m70yd), DEL 5/26/09
Owner(s): William Austin
Trainer: Juan Vazquez
Confirmed via: bloodhorse.com
NOTE: Untuttable Gal stumbled and fell over Chanceofshowers but apparently wasn't injured.

Parade Summer Girl (USA)

This 6yo chestnut mare by Parade Ground (Kingmambo) out of Quilly Creek by Tom Rolfe broke down in the stretch and was euthanized.
$5K clm (1-1/6m), AP 5/25/09
Owner(s): Daniel Gaffney
Trainer: Greg Geier
Confirmed via: dailyherald.com
NOTE: Courtwright also died as a result of this spill (see her post).
This horse was moved to the memorial from Warhorse.

Courtwright (USA)

This 4yo chestnut filly by Cartwright out of Court Lite jumped over the stricken Parade Summer Girl, stumbled and was vanned off post-race. She was euthanized.
$5K clm (1-1/16m), AP 5/25/09
Owner(s): Lizabeth Gore
Trainer: Terrel Gore
Confirmed via: dailyherald.com
NOTE: Parade Summer Girl also died (see her post).

Flibberjibit (USA)

Favored to win the mile on turf, this 5yo dark-bay mare by Arch out of Go Baby Go (IRE) by Lion Cavern took a bad step, suffered a hind leg injury, was vanned off and later euthanized.
Ouija Board Distaff H. (G3) turf, LS 5/25/09
Owner(s): Farnsworth Stables LLC
Trainer: Martin Wolfson
Confirmed via: Star-Telegraph.com
Profile
NOTE: Flibberjibit had shipped from Florida for this race. Her trainer had two stakes wins on the day, but Flibberjibit would not be going home. Rest in peace.
This horse was moved to the memorial from Warhorse.

Rio de Janeiro (IRE)

This 8yo bay gelding by Sadler's Wells out of Alleged Devotion by Alleged suffered a fatal fall at the second-last hurdle.
Hurdle (3m, 10 fences), UTT 5/24/09
Owner(s): Peter Douglas
Trainer: D. McCain, Jr.
Confirmed via: Race Horse Death Watch; Racing Post
Profile
NOTE: I happened to look up and see this horse on TVG and knew when he didn't get up off the ground, his legs buckled under him, it was over. Starts 33, 4-3-3, £48,631. Rest in peace.

UNNAMED: four fatalities at Hollywood ParkMay 20-24, 2009

CHRB Stewards Minutes for May 20-24, 2009, report there were four deaths during those four days but does not disclose the horses' names or whether they died as a result of racing or training injuries. We can speculate who's dead by analyzing race results; who's mentioned (or not) in Vet's Lists, Steward's Minutes, forums, etc.; what horses disappear from the backside or racing/training; by checking the pedigree database, contacting the tracks, sharing information, etc. Through the process of deduction, we can surmise who's still with us and who isn't. And there are people across the country doing just that.

But because the industry is not mandated to operate transparently, we may not have proof of a horse's death. So the horse remains unnamed and slips from this life in secret. For the industry, withholding of information is a position of power and self-protection. For us, lack of details doesn't diminish the fact that horses are dying daily. If this memorial, and all similar sites combined, were to stop, the public would still know the truth about the racehorse's plight. The days of denial are over, and truth prevails; entertainment horses are paying with their lives, whether openly or in secret.
To all the unnamed: rest in peace.

Born to Be (USA)

This 4yo bay filly by A.P. Indy out of Susan Powter by Native Prospector was badly injured when she clipped heels and fell. She was euthanized the next day.
Arlington Matron H. (G3), AP 5/23/09
Owner(s): Chiefswood Stable
Trainer: Eric Coatrieux
Confirmed via: DRF
Profile
NOTE: Her jockey, Rene Douglas, was seriously injured when the filly fell on top of him and, at this writing, it was feared Rene might be paralyzed.

Maltese Artist (Standardbred)

Double-millionaire Maltese Artist suffered a shattered pastern and broken ankle in his Molson Pace elimination on Friday night
(May 22) at Western Fair Raceway (London, Ontario, Canada), and was euthanized. More ...
Photo

City On Line (USA)

This 4yo dark-bay colt by City Zip out of Bebe Ani by Stop the Music got loose from his pony in the post parade, ran down the tunnel to the paddock and crashed into the Secretariat statue, and suffered a fractured femur in his left hind leg. He was euthanized.
Pre-race, BEL 5/20/09
Owner(s): Rhapsody Farm and Harry L. Landry
Trainer: H. Allen Jerkens
Confirmed via: Yahoo! Sports

UNNAMED: two fatalities at Los Alamitos,May 12-17, 2009

CHRB Stewards Minutes reports two racing fatalities over this five-day period. Since the report does not explicitly state the names and genders of these horses, we have posted them in the Index as "unnamed; gender unknown" and included them in the count. However, two horrific breakdowns were reported ~ Rail Rider
(broke both legs) and Jess Mandy (Quarter Horse) (broke leg past
the wire) ~ which likely were fatal. We've posted them on Warhorse until we can confirm their deaths and respectfully
place them on the memorial.

UNNAMED: two fatalities at Hollywood,May 13-17, 2009

CHRB Stewards Minutes report there were two deaths during this period but do not disclose the names or whether the deaths were racing/training-related (nondisclosure, the latest trend in Stewards Minutes reporting). Various horses were injured over those four days, so we assume the two deaths were among them. But since we can't confirm who really died, we can't post them on the memorial. This certainly protects the connections, but disrespects the horses. May the fallen racehorses rest in peace.

Precious Madame

This filly or mare, who is not yet listed in the pedigree database as of this writing, fractured both sesamoids, right front fetlock with disarticulation of fetlock joint, and was euthanized.
Training, GG 5/17/09
Owner(s): ?
Trainer: W.E. Morey
Confirmed via: CHRB
NOTE: She was one of two horses who suffered a fatal breakdown in training on this morning at this track; see also Leo the Cat's post.

Leo the Cat (USA)

This 4yo bay gelding by Tactical Cat out of Dance with Carson suffered a disarticulated left front fetlock and was euthanized.
Training, GG 5/17/09
Owner(s): Art McFadden
Trainer: Bud Klokstad
Confirmed via: CHRB
Profile
NOTE: Leo was one of two horses who suffered a fatal breakdown on this morning at this track; see also Precious Madame's post.

RESCUE UPDATE: 12 Thoroughbreds at auction

Kickin Stars (left) and Tamerlane Rising at Euclid Stockyard auction.
Photo courtesy of SCTR.

WE POSTED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN FEBRUARY 2009. PLEASE SEE "COMMENTS" BY SCTR UNDER THIS POST FOR AN UPDATE ... GREAT NEWS! THANK YOU, SCTR.
(I'll be visiting Kickin Stars this weekend! ~Connie)

Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue (SCTR) visited Euclid Stockyard livestock auction in Chino, Calif., and found 12 Thoroughbreds there. SCTR identified 6 of them via lip tattoos. Rescues in conjunction with Tranquility Farm are in progress.

Lookingformrdunbar, 4yo f. by Crowning Storm (Storm Cat) ~ rescued/purchased by SCTR.
Besidestillwaters, 12yo bay m. by Mi Cielo (Conquistador Cielo) ~ rescued by SCTR/purchased by Tranquility Farm; contacted by a former owner in Florida who will be taking this mare back.
Silky Goose, 11yo grey m. by Darn That Alarm (Jig Time) ~ rescued by SCTR/purchased by new owner.
Desert's Honeycup, 5yo m. by Soft Gold, off the track/Golden Gate ~ SCTR has possible buyer.
Kickin Stars, 8yo dark bay m. by Naevus Star, off the track/Los Alamitos ~ purchased by "dealer" DM, who ships horses to Southwest Livestock auction in New Mexico, which holds a weekly slaughter auction; he offered to sell her for $300; SCTR/Tranquility Farm are working on this rescue.
Tamerlane Rising, 5yo g. by Western Fame ~ had 3 races at Los Alamitos in January 2009; last raced Los Al 1/25/2009, running awkwardly, dropping far back, finishing last (barely) (per race replay); purchased by a former owner and now home-free!

Panther Creek (IRE)

This maiden 4yo bay gelding by Presenting (GB) out of Santa Suzanna (IRE) pulled up injured and was destroyed.
mdn hurdle (2m1f), KIL 5/10/09
Owner(s): John P. McManus
Trainer: Edward P. Harty
Confirmed via: Setanta Sports; Racing Post
Profile
NOTE: He was one of six horses who died on this day's Killarney race card. Starts 1, 0-0-0, £0

Sonorra (IRE)

This maiden 5yo bay mare by Beneficial (GB) out of Airedale (FR) pulled up in the final furlong with a broken leg and was destroyed.
Flat race (2m1f), KIL 5/10/09
Owner(s): Eclipse Racing Partnership
Trainer: Paul Nolan
Confirmed via: Setanta Sports; Racing Post
Profile
NOTE: She was one of six horses who died on this day's Killarney race card. Starts 1, 0-0-0, £0

Wishwillow Lord (IRE)

This 10yo bay gelding by Lord Americo (GB) out of The Mrs. (GB) suffered a fatal fall at the last fence.
Steeplechase (2m4.5f), KIL 5/10/09
Owner(s): Malachy McDaniel-Stone
Trainer: Leonard Whitmore
Confirmed via: Setanta Sports; Racing Post
Profile
NOTE: He was one of six horses who died on this day's Killarney race card. Starts 39, 6-3-3, £114,153

Robin du Bois (FR)

This 6yo bay gelding by Robin des Champs (FR) out of Rouge Amour (FR) suffered a fatal fall at the 3rd-last fence.
H. hurdle (Grade B) (2m1f), KIL 5/10/09
Owner(s): Seamus Ross
Trainer: A.J. Martin
Confirmed via: Setanta Sports; Racing Post
Profile
NOTE: He was one of six horses who died on this day's Killarney race card. Imperial Hills also suffered a fatal fall in the same race at the same fence in a separate incident (see his post). This trainer lost two other horses this season: Clarified, 3/12/09, and Drumconvis, 4/13/09 (see their posts).
Robin du Bois: Starts 16, 2-2-0, £37,722

Imperial Hills (IRE)

A hurdler and flat racer, this 5yo bay gelding by Imperial Ballet (IRE) out of Six Hills (IRE) suffered a fatal fall at the 3rd-last fence.
H. hurdle (Grade B) (2m1f), KIL 5/10/09
Owner(s): T.I. Naughton
Trainer: W.P. Mullins
Confirmed via: Setanta Sports; Racing Post
Profile
NOTE: He was one of six horses who died on this day's Killarney race card. Robin du Bois also suffered a fatal fall in the same race at the same fence in a separate incident (see his post).
Imperial Hills: Starts 25, 3-1-3, £31,494

Four fatalities at Hollywood Park,May 6-10, 2009

But of course the Stewards' Minutes do not disclose the horses' names nor their cause of death. The unnamed ~ so prevalent in this "sport."

Bailey Wick

This gallant chestnut gelding somersaulted over the 20th of 32 fences on the cross-country course and landed on his neck, breaking it, and was humanely destroyed.
New Jersey Fresh 3-day event, Horse Park of New Jersey 5/9/09
Owner(s): ?
Trainers: Phillip Dutton (Bailey Wick's rider) and Boyd Martin
Confirmed via: nj.com with photo
NOTE: Tigger Too died in last year's Jersey Fresh event.

Grade 1 winner Citronnade euthanized

Citronnade was euthanized April 1 following colic surgery. I'll never forget how stunningly beautiful she was when I saw her in the saddling paddock at Santa Anita not long before she retired.
Story ...

Hassle (AUS)

This 9yo bay gelding by Zabeel (NZ) out of Greeting (AUS) by
Canny Lad (AUS) broke a leg and was destroyed.
Hurdle, WNB 5/7/09
Owner(s): J.E.H. Spencer & Mrs. R. Laing
Trainer: R.E. Laing
Confirmed via: Virtual FormGuide
Profile
NOTE: He was one of three horses who died in jumps racing in Australia in two days; see posts for Clearview Bay and
Pride of Westbury.
Hassle: starts 49, 8-4-6, $358,445.

Clearview Bay (AUS)

This hardworking 10yo bay gelding by Ignatius (USA) out of Victory Lap (AUS) by Match Winner (FR) fell at the 4th-last fence and was humanely destroyed.
Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m, 33 fences), WNB 5/7/09
Owner(s): R.H. Webster, F.R. Webster & K.D. Frew
Trainer: Mrs. H. Frew
Confirmed via: Virtual FormGuide
Profile
NOTE: Miraculously, this valiant steeplechaser survived 95 starts, until he died on the course in his 96th start, late in the notoriously grueling Grand Annual. He is one of three horses who died in jumps racing in Australia in two days; see posts for Pride of Westbury and Hassle.
Clearview Bay: starts 96, 11-14-10, $446,520.

Pride of Westbury (AUS)

This 7yo bay gelding by Octagonal (NZ) out of Taittinger (NZ) by Al Akbar (AUS) broke his neck upon falling at the last jump.
Galleywood Hurdle, WNB 5/6/09
Owner(s): C.J. & A. Morgan, R. Harris, M. McNamara, L. Williamson, P. Foley, Miss L. Kok, S. Howard
Trainer: R.E. Laing
Confirmed via: Virtual FormGuide
Profile / Article with photo (warning: graphic)
NOTE: He was one of three horses to die in jumps racing in Australia in two days; see posts for Clearview Bay and Hassle.
Pride of Westbury: starts 37, 4-4-1, $116,860.

Mesa Gold (USA)

This gallant 3yo dark-bay colt by Sky Mesa out of Fairway Gold suffered an horrific breakdown in the slop and was euthanized on the track. Contributed by caring readers.
$7.5K clm (5.5f), IND 5/6/09
Owner(s): Spade Stable
Trainer: David Pate
Confirmed via: Equibase chart
NOTE: TVG commentator Todd Shrupp commented on the "horrific" breakdown of this young horse, who laid down his life in a wretched claiming race in extremely rainy conditions on a sloppy track.
Rest in peace now, Mesa Gold.

Santa Ana Park (Philippines):Four fatalities in five days

We are in the process of posting the four horses who died at
Santa Ana Park, April 29 - May 3, 2009. Stay tuned. Also, nine other horses were injured (limping after their races) on that track that week:
Injured:
Bumpy Johnson
Doña Marucha
Hugs and Kisses
I Remain
Miss Malabon
Raven
Tiger Raffy
Time Deposit
Winking Eye

Fantasy Angel

This filly suffered a dislocation of the fetlock joint on the off-fore and was destroyed.
Race, STA 5/3/09
Owner(s): ?
Trainer: ?
Confirmed via: Manila Standard Today
NOTE: One of four horses destroyed in five days at this track; see also Midnight King, Sun Chaser, and What About Andee.