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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Whatever happened to...?

Anyone know the status of any of these horses? All have broken down in racing at various NZ tracks in the past few months.

Quick Time (NZ), 5yo m - Broke down badly in off fore, Riccarton Park 7/11/09.
Shear D'Cash (NZ), 7yo g - Broke down, treated on course, Phar Lap Raceway 13/9/09.
Mountain High (NZ), 8yo g - Broke down (steeplechase), Riccarton Park 8/8/09.
Golden Piggy (NZ), 6yo g - Near fore suspensory ligament, Ashburton 20/8/09.
Kiri Curtis (NZ), 5yo m - Near fore suspensory ligament, Hawera 3/9/09
*Update 7/5/2010 racing again.
Tui Kaha (NZ), 8yo g - Tendon injury off fore, Ellerslie 5/9/09.
*Update 7/5/2010 racing again.
Pasco (NZ), 10yo g - Near suspensory ligament, Foxton 10/9/09.

Warrentherooster (NZ)

Bay colt 2006 - 14/11/2009, by Savabeel (AUS) ex Florida (NZ)
Trainer: Peter McKay
Owners: A J Sutherland, Mrs K & P N McKay
9 1-3-2 $49,950 Stakes NZ
Riccarton Park ~ 1400m Bonecrusher Stakes (L)
Talented stakes winning colt Warrentherooster (NZ) led all the way before breaking down badly near the 900m mark. He shattered his off fore sesamoid and was euthanased on track, Riccarton Park 14th of November, 2009.

Align to Infinity (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 2004 - 24/10/2009, by Align (AUS) ex Olufsen (NZ)
Trainer: Donna, Dean Logan & Chris Gibbs
Owners: J W Devlin, J M Grierson, Mrs D M Logan & J D St. Clair Brown
19 3-1-7 $70,720 Stakes NZ
Ellerslie ~ 1600m Rating 90
When racing in 4th position, Align to Infinity (NZ) faltered near the 400m and was pulled up by his jockey near the 100m mark, where he collapsed and died on track from a ruptured aorta, Ellerslie 24th of October, 2009.

Melodious (NZ)

Chestnut mare 2004 - 17/10/2009, by Stark South (USA) ex Melody Bay (NZ)
Trainer: Richard French
Owners: Levin Razza No.2 Syndicate
9 0-0-0 $165 Stakes NZ
Wanganui ~ 1600m Maiden
Maiden galloper Melodious (NZ) collapsed and died during running, suspected ruptured aorta, Wanganui 17th of October, 2009.

Firstup Fred (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 2/9/2009, by Magic Of Sydney (AUS) ex Vice Squad (NZ)
Trainer: Peter Blick
Owners: P Blick
23 1-1-2 $7,000 Stakes NZ
Paeroa ~ 4000m Maiden Steeplechase
After leading throughout the race, Firstup Fred (NZ) fell at the fence near the 1000m mark, and suffered severe injuries. He was euthanased on track, Paeroa 2nd of September, 2009.

Finntorri (NZ)

Bay gelding 2001 - 28/8/2009, by Vettori (IRE) ex Belle Of Lutine (NZ)
Trainer: Belle Of Lutine (NZ)
Owners: Mrs J E & R J Hall
43 2-5-8 $22,937 Stakes NZ
Oamaru ~ 4200m Open Steeplechase
Finntorri (NZ) was pulled up after jumping the fence near the 700m mark. He suffered a fractured hip and was euthanased on track, Oamaru (NZ) 28th of August, 2009.

Gobi Hero (NZ)

Bay gelding 2003 - 26/8/2009, by O'Reilly (NZ) ex Miss Daytona (NZ)
Trainer: Bruce Wallace
Owners: B J Wallace
30 1-5-0 $15,528 Stakes NZ
Ruakaka ~ 2100m Rating 70
Broke down near the 1300m mark, and pulled up. Suffered a fractured mid cannonbone on the near foreleg, and euthanased on track 26th of August, 2009.

Maximabeel (NZ)

Black gelding 2001 - 22/8/2009, by The Gladiator (NZ) ex My Star of Indy (NZ)
Trainer: John Wheeler
Owners: E J Cleary
40 5-4-3 $53,025 Stakes NZ
Ellerslie ~ 3350m Open Hurdle
Maximabeel (NZ) pulled up very lame near the 500m mark, he was examined and diagnosed with a fractured near hind stifle. He was euthanased on track, Ellerslie 22nd of August, 2009.

Zarnegie (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 30/7/2009, by Carnegie (IRE) ex Zahn (NZ)
Trainer: Guy Lowry & Grant Cullen
Owners: E G Lowry
26 2-1-2 $13,300 Stakes NZ
Hastings ~ 3100m Open Hurdle
Zarnegie (NZ) fell heavily at the fence near the 600m mark, he suffered serious injuries and was euthanased on track, 30th of July, 2009.

Here Comes George (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 - 18/7/2009, by Al Akbar (AUS) ex Pembroke Lady (NZ)
Trainer; Peter Fleming
Owners: P W Fleming, M Thurman, J & VM Wickham, J Williams
Pukekura Raceway ~ 1600m Maiden
2 0-0-0 $300 Stakes NZ
Maiden galloper Here Comes George (NZ) broke down whilst racing on the pace, he was euthanased on track due to his injuries 18th of July, 2009.

Just Not Cricket (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 1997 - 11/7/2009, by Corrupt X Koru (NZ)
Trainer: Paul Nelson
Owners: G O & J D Sherratt
59 11-2-8 $233,925 Stakes NZ
Trentham ~ 3400m Open Hurdle
The third loss at this meeting at Trentham. 12 year old gelding Just Not Cricket (NZ) fell at the 3rd fence, and was euthanased due to his injuries, Trentham 11th of July, 2009.
See also All In Trouble (NZ) and Reclign (NZ).

Reclign (NZ)

Bay gelding 2003 - 11/7/2009, by Align (USA) ex Squaw (NZ)
Trainer: Dean Cunningham
Owners: D F Cunningham
14 0-0-0 $900 Stakes NZ
Trentham ~ 4000m Maiden Steeplechase
The second horse to perish at Trentham at this meeting, Reclign (NZ) fell at the 2nd last fence suffering severe injuries. He was euthanased on track, 11th of July, 2009.
See also All In Trouble (NZ) and Just Not Cricket (NZ).

All In Trouble (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 11/7/2009, by Prized (USA) ex Bonnie's Delight (NZ)
Trainer: John Wheeler
Owners: Mrs C F Clarke, Mrs M O McDonald & Mrs R A Tennent
34 4-1-4 $49,213 Stakes NZ
Trentham ~ 2200m Open Handicap
The first of three horses to be lost to this meeting at Trentham. Faltered and dislodged jockey near the 1800m mark, All in Trouble (NZ) suffered a fractured near hind leg and was euthanased on track, Trentham 11th of JUly, 2009.
See also Reclign (NZ) and Just Not Cricket (NZ).

No Going Back (NZ)

Bay gelding 2003 - 3/7/2009, by Sakura Seeking X Top Day (NZ)
Trainer: Chris Wood
Owners: G T Grant & Pass N Punt Syndicate
35 2-6-4 $21,113 Stakes NZ
Te Aroha ~ 3000m Open Hurdle
No Going Back (NZ) fell heavily at the 2nd fence and suffered a fractured left foreleg. He was euthanased on track, Te Aroha 3rd of July, 2009.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Doc Holliday (NZ)

Brown gelding 2001 - 27/6/2009, by Marju (NZ) X Santa Evita (NZ)
Trainer: Evan & J J Rayner
Owners: Aces Up Syndicate
37 2-1-5 $22,100 Stakes NZ
Hastings ~ 2500m Maiden Hurdle
Doc Holliday (NZ) fell at the first fence, and fractured his near foreleg. He was euthanased on track, Hastings 27th of June, 2009.

Tapilfly (NZ)

Bay mare 2005 - 24/6/2009, by Slew The World X Gencay
Trainer: Kerry King
Owners: I M Taplin
9 1-2-1 $7,875 Stakes NZ
Omaru ~ 1200m Rating 70
Tapilfly (NZ) was found to have suffered a carpal fracture of the off foreleg after the race, and was later euthansed due to the severity of the injury, Omaru 24th of June 2009.

Call China (NZ)

Chestnut Gelding 2003 - 21/6/2009, by Private Call X Bone China
Trainer: Bill Jones
Owners: J F Danby, T W Jones, T J Thessman
24 1-1-0 $6,075 Stakes NZ
Otaki ~ 1600m Rating 70
Pulled up near the 800m mark, and collapsed a dies soon after from a ruptured aorta, Otaki 21st of June 2009.

Turin (NZ)

Chestnut Mare 2003 - 1/6/2009, by Danske (NZ) X Torino (NZ)
Trainer: David Wilson
Owners:H d Wilson
9 0-1-0 $1,350 Stakes NZ
Foxton ~ 2000m Maiden
Faltered near the 300m and pulled up, Turin (NZ) suffered a dislocation fracture of the off fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, Foxton 1st of June, 2009.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Missing Horses - Can You Help?

Any information about these horses would be greatly appreciated.

Thymes Vital (NZ) - Injury to off fore suspensory ligament, Gore 27/3/2009.
Update: 29/7/2009 Pleased to say although her racing career is over, Thymes Vital (NZ) is recovering in the paddock awaiting motherhood. Thanks for the injo!

Fyfetheknife (NZ) - Gelding by Spartacus (NZ) led back to mounting yard, serious injury to near fore, taken away for further evaluation Te Aroha 4/4/2009.

Golden Crusader (NZ) - Won the Grand Tavern Steeplechase, but lead back to mounting yard lame, torn tendons in near foreleg, Te Aroha 15/4/2009.

Where's Lunch (NZ) - Faltered near the 400m mark, severe tendon injuries to both forelegs, Riverton 17/4/2009.

Vacant Lot (NZ) - Significant injury to off fore cannonbone, Waterlea 23/4/2009.

Repete (NZ) - Suspensory ligament injury to off foreleg, Great Western Steeplechase 1/5/2009.

Use The Force (NZ)

Brown Gelding 2002 - 28/3/2009, by Fly To The Stars (GB) ex Sent To War (NZ)
Trainer: Paul Jenkins
Owners: JM McGiven, GP & JD O'Flaherty
9 1-1-1 $12,288 Stakes NZ
Ellerslie ~ 2200m
Use The Force (NZ) broke down badly near the 1700m mark and was pulled up immediately. He suffered a fractured near hind leg and was euthanased on track, 28th of March, 2009.

Our Raptor (NZ)

Bay Gelding 2003 - 4/4/2009, by Tristaking (NZ) ex Nu Touch (NZ)
Trainer: Kaylene McCormack
Owners: BL Heron, KL McCormack
3 0-0-0 $350 Stakes NZ
Riccarton ~ 1800m Maiden
After a last place finish, Our Raptor (NZ) broke down after passing the post, he fractured his off fore leg and was euthanased on track, 4th of April, 2009.

Luis (NZ)

Bay Gelding 2004 - 2/4/2009, by San Luis (AUS) ex Magic Fleur (AUS)
Trainer: Sean Cameron
Owners: RN Austin, RJ Edwards, EB & WP Summerville
12 0-1-2 $3,100 Stakes NZ
Avondale ~ 1600m Maiden
After finishing 10/11, Luis (NZ) was lead back to the mounting yard by his jockey. He was diagnosed with a serious injury to his near for suspensory and was later euthanased, 2nd of April 2009.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Wilfred Owen (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 - 14/3/2009, by Drama Critic (USA) ex Lady Wolverine (NZ)
Trainer: Howie & Lorraine Mathews
Owners: Colyton Road Holdings Ltd
Trentham Racetrack ~ 1400m 0 – 90 rating ZEPHYR IT CAN BE A BREEZE PREMIER
2 2-0-0 $11,565 Stakes NZ
Unbeaten four year old bay gelding Wilfred Owen (NZ) reared over at the start, sustaining a broken pelvis and as a result he was euthanased on track, 14th of March, 2009.

Barrachdail Lass (NZ)

Barrachdail Lass (NZ) broke down a the 150m mark at Matamata Racetrack on the 11th of March, 2009. She suffered a badly bowed tendon and other tendon injuries, her status is currently unknown. If you can help out with some information please send me an email.

Riba Rocket (NZ)

Black Gelding 2003 - Broke down 7/3/2009, Hey Baba Riba (NZ) ex Vlug (NZ)
Trainer: Kelly Burne
Owners: N D, P J & R P Evans & T H McIntyre
22 3-3-0 $21,490 Stakes NZ
Riba Rocket (NZ) has been on the missing list since March when he broke down in racing with a significant injury to his hind quaters. I have been alerted by a reader that despite a 10 day effort to save him, Riba Rocket (NZ) was euthanased due to the extent of his injuries and further complications.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Dunixi (NZ)

Brown gelding 2004 - 7/2/2009, by Howbaddouwantit (USA) ex Jet Show (NZ)
Trainer: Lance Noble
Owners: Mrs A & J A Gibbs, J S & Mrs T F Glasgow, A S & Mrs L R Goodall & R Thornley
12 1-4-1 $22,150 Stakes NZ
Te Rapa ~ 1600m Handicap
At the same meeting as Cape Point (NZ), Dunixi (NZ) pulled up lame after running 1oth of 11th. He was examined and found to have a severed superficial flexor tendon in the off hind leg with damage to supporting soft tissues (after having been galloped on). He was euthanased as a result of these injuries, Te Rapa 7th of February 2009.

Cape Point (NZ)

Bay colt 2004 - 7/2/2009, by Cape Cross (IRE) ex Hear My Song (NZ)
Trainer: Ralph Manning
Owners: C W Devine & P F Menzies
25 5-1-4 $43,812 Stakes NZ
Te Rapa ~ 1200m Rating 91
Cape Point (NZ) broke down badly at the 400m mark, loosing his jockey in the process. He suffered a compound fracture of the near fore cannonbone and was euthanased on track, Te Rapa 7th of February 2009.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Tuscany Flight (NZ)

Chestnut mare 2004 - 5/2/2009, by Tuscany Flyer (AUS) ex Double Flight (NZ)
Trainer: Alan Borthwick
Owners: A S Borthwick, Ms S R Cross & Mrs C S Pullar
2 0-0-0 $0 Stakes NZ
Ascot Park ~ 1600m Maiden
Tuscany Flight (NZ) broke down near the 250m mark and was eased out of the race. She was later found to have sustained multiple fractures of her right fore knee joint, and was euthanased 5th February 2009.

Magic Moon (NZ)

Bay gelding 2000 - 10/1/2009, by Paris Opera (AUS) ex Moon Princess (NZ)
Trainer: Belinda Middlewood
Owners: G I, Dr J & Mrs M Bryce
19 3-2-3 $35,800 Stakes NZ
Kumara ~ 1100m Open Handicap

Magic Moon (NZ) broke down near the 100m mark, and was eased out of the race. He suffered a possible fracture, and was treated on course and vanned off for further assessment, 10th of January 2009.
** 13/3/2009, have recieved confirmation from a reader that Magic Moon (NZ) was indeed euthanased the following day due to his injuries. RIP.

Minstrel Court (NZ)

Chestnut Colt 2005 - 17/1/2009, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) ex Tregurrian (AUS)
Trainer: Mark Walker
Owners: Te Akau Syndicate No.16 (Mgr D C Ellis)
12 4-1-1 $179,000 Stakes NZ
Trentham ~ THE DOMINION POST WELLINGTON STAKES, Gr 3
Talented three year old colt Minstrel Court (NZ) pulled up severly lame after running 11th of 18. After examination, he was found to have a possible fracture of the near fore fetlock. His status is currently unknown.
15/5/2009 * Update * Minstrel Court (NZ) suffered a torn sesamoid and has been saved. He will stand at stud this coming breeding season. Thanks for the information!

Coloroftheknight (NZ)

Brown filly 2005 - 19/12/2008, by Viscount (AUS) ex Tidal Rhythm (NZ)
Trainer: Michael Pitman
Owners: Mrs V Obery, J R & M M Pitman
4 0-0-1 $1,700 Stakes NZ
Riccarton Park ~ 1400m Maiden
Just turned three years old, Coloroftheknight (NZ) fell heavily near the 500m mark after fracturing both forelegs. She was euthanased on track, Riccarton Park 19th of December, 2008.

Monterey Miss (NZ)

Bay filly 2005 - 17/12/2008, by Montjeu (IRE) ex Missraad (NZ)
Trainer: Murray & Bjorn Baker
Owners: L I Redshaw
3 0-0-0 $400 Stakes NZ
Pukekohe Park ~ 1600m Maiden
After running 13th of 16, just turned three year old filly Monterey Miss (NZ) collapsed on pulling up post race, and died after suffering an aortic hemorrhage, Pukekohe Park 17th of December, 2008.

Sir Igor (NZ)

Bay gelding 2005 - 7/12/2008, by Ustinov (AUS) ex Don't Pass Da Buck (NZ)
Trainer: Kylie Little
Owners: D Cijffers, C D Hewitt, S D & Mrs S M Little
4 0-0-1 $600 Stakes NZ
Waipukurau ~ 1600m Maiden
Just turned three year old gelding Sir Igor (NZ) faltered near the 300m mark. He suffered a fractured off foreleg and was euthanased on track, 7th of December, 2008.

The Cosmob (NZ)

Bay mare 2002 - 29/11/2008, by Shinko King (IRE) ex La Duchesse (NZ)
Trainer: Kerry & Belinda Verner
Owners: Rewa Cos Syndicate
34 5-9-2 $122,500 Stakes NZ
Ellerslie ~ Group 3 Eagle Technology Stakes 1600m
Just 500m into the race, The Cosmob (NZ) falterered and fell heavily, after suffereing a major haemorrhage, 29th of November, 2008.
The Cosmob's death was mourned by her owners, 30 members of the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club. A year ago, at the same meeting, the syndicate and hundreds of followers at other Cosi Clubs around the country, celebrated her fifth win.

Sizzle (NZ)

Bay gelding 2003 - 4/12/2008, by Volksraad (GB) ex So Happy (NZ)
Trainer: Stephen Marsh
Owners: G D Atkinson, A K Michl & D G Price
15 1-1-5 $20,075 Stakes NZ
Matamata ~ 2000m
Sizzle (NZ) faltered and started falling back near the 600m mark, before collapsing and falling through the inside running rail. He had suffered an internal haemorrhage, and died instantly, Matamata 4th December, 2008.