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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.