Fallen Racehorses New Zealand

Current to...

2010-10-24T17:03:00.000-07:00

Current to end of August - 31/8/2010.

Whatever happened to…???

2010-10-24T17:02:00.000-07:00

Whatever happened to…???

Sporting Star (AUS) (7yo BG) Broke down in hurdle race, Hastings 3/7/2010

Asthecorwflys (NZ) (6yo ChG) Suspected fracture off fore shoulder, Oamaru Hurdle 27/8/2010.

Compass Point (NZ)

2010-10-24T17:01:00.001-07:00

Chestnut gelding 2004 – 31/7/2010, by Stark South (USA) ex La Sorella
Trainer: Richard Sherwin
Owners: K E & R V Jackson
16 0-4-0 NZ$6812
Te Rapa ~ 1600m SW & P
Near the 700m mark, Compass Point (NZ) broke down and was eased from the race. On track examination found the gelding to have an open fracture of the distal cannon of the left foreleg and as a result he was euthanased on track, 31st of July 2010.

Yahoo (NZ)

2010-10-24T17:00:00.001-07:00

Bay gelding 2005 – 30/7/2010, by Ustinov (AUS) ex Tri Sonic

Trainer: Richard Collett

Owners: D K Gerrand & J F Saxon

4 0-1-1 NZ$2500

Matamata ~ 1200m Maiden

Yahoo (NZ) faltered passing the 1100m and was pulled up. After being checked by the club’s veterinarian the gelding was found to have sustained a fracture to his off hind pastern and he was euthanased on track, 30^th of July 2010.

Royal Cluden (NZ)

2010-10-24T16:59:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2005 – 29/7/2010, by His Royal Highness ex Cluden Cort
Trainer: Robert Patterson
Owners: B A Barber, P R McCrea & Mrs L M Purvis
5 0-2-0 NZ $3950
Wanganui ~ 2040m Maiden
Near the 200m mark, Royal Cluden (NZ) broke down in the off hind leg after fracturing his pastern, as a result he was euthanased on track, 29th of July 2010.

Truce (NZ)

2010-10-24T16:58:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 2005 – 24/7/2010, by Daggers Drawn (USA) ex Wait and Sea

Trainer: Neil Connors

Owners: C & Mrs E M Connors

6 1-0-1 NZ$4350

Pukekura ~ 1800m Hcp

Truce (NZ) pulled up noticeably lame and was attended to by the veterinary staff who reported that the gelding had suffered a ruptured suspensory ligament and was subsequently euthanased on track, 24^th of July 2010.

The Silent One (AUS)

2010-10-24T16:57:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 2004 – 1/7/2010, by Magic Albert (AUS) ex Boleyn (AUS)
Trainers: Kevin Hughes & Steven Kellow
Owners: The Silent One Partnership (Mgr W D Cotton)
28 2-1-3 NZ$13,662
Oamaru ~ 2950m Maiden Hurdle
The Silent One (NZ) made a faulty leap at the fence near the 1200m and as a result suffered an injury to the right foreleg and after an examination by the club’s veterinary surgeon, he was euthanased on track, 1st July 2010.

Art Protector (NZ)

2010-07-06T01:45:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 25/9/01 - 20/6/10, by Shinko King (IRE) ex Wolverton Belle (NZ)

Trainer: Terry Kennedy

Owners: D G Drinnan, C A & Mrs N A Foster, M W O’Brien, Mrs D A & G W Reeve

37 3-3-1 $20,539 Stakes NZ

Phar Lap Raceway ~ 3000m Open Hurdle

Art Protector made a faulty leap at the fence near the 1000m and suffered leg injuries to the off-fore, and as a result he was euthanased on track, 20th of June 2010.

Mystical Affair (NZ)

2010-07-06T01:43:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 14/10/06 - 5/6/10, by Sandtrap (USA) ex Manchuria (NZ)
Trainers: M, M F & M L Rogers
Owner: M L Rogers
3 0-0-1 $800 Stakes NZ
Ellerslie ~ 1200m 3yo SW+P
Mystical Affair broke down badly near the 900 m mark. He was found to have fractured his left femur and was euthanased on track, 5th of June 2010.

Race for Cache (NZ)

2010-07-06T01:41:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 4/10/03 - 2/6/10, by Rainbow Myth (NZ) ex Miss Georgia (NZ)

Trainer: Ralph Manning

Owners: Mrs A K, R J R & R R Manning

7 0-0-0 $0 Stakes NZ

Pukekohe ~ 1600m Maiden Highweight

Passing the 200m mark, Race for Cache broke down badly and fell. He was found to have fractured his left front foreleg and was euthanased on track, 2June 2010.

Whatever happened to...?

2010-06-18T23:48:00.000-07:00

The following horses have all broken down in racing recently, if anyone knows thier status please feel free to email me.

The Boys (3yo BF) - Broke down badly; believed to be a sesamoid injury, Omakau 3/1/2010
Jena The Guru (4yo BM) - significant injury to tendon, Te Rapa 6/2/2010.
Infallible (4yo BrG) – Suspected bowed tendon, Ascot Park 11/2/2010.
Heat Haze (5yo BM) – Fractured sesamoid bone near foreleg, Awapuni 9/4/2010
Stonewashed (7yo GG) – Lame near fore, recurrence of previous injury, Te Rapa 6/5/2010
Tui Kaha (8yo GG) - Broke down in the off foreleg, Te Rapa 6/5/2010
Danriva (5yo BG) – Fell, serious injury to off fore knee, Paeroa 21/5/2010

Cochine (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:41:00.001-07:00

Bay filly 2006 – 25/5/2010, by High Chaparral (IRE) ex Fleur De Chine (NZ)
Trainer: Andrew Scott
Owner: Plowman Bloodstock Ltd
1 0-0-0 $0
Ruakaka ~ 1400m Maiden
Sadly Cochine never got a start in her second lifetime race; she kicked out at the running rail at the start and severely severed the suspensory ligament and tendons in her off hind leg necessitating the need for the filly to be euthanased, 25th of May 2010.

Mr Charlton (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:40:00.001-07:00

Bay gelding 2003 – 22/5/2010, by Mellifont (USA) ex Pins (NZ)

Trainer: Gary Vile

Owner: Pins Syndicate

92 10-14-10 $148,200 Stakes NZ

Te Rapa ~ Waikato Hurdle

Approaching the second fence Mr Charlton went off stride and fell, crashing through the inside running rail. He was attended to by the veterinarian and found to be deceased, most likely as the result of a heart attack, 22^nd of May 2010.

Lailah Ali (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:39:00.000-07:00

Bay mare 2005 – 21/3/2010, by Al Jadeed (USA) ex Morphun (NZ)
Trainer: John McKay
Owners: Ms JM & MT Crooks & Mrs BR Nettleton
11 1-0-0 $4,925 Stakes NZ
Gore ~ 1355m Rating 65
Lailah Ali was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice after rearing over backwards behind the barriers. Following the running of this event she was humanely euthanased due to back injuries suffered in this event, 21st of March 2010.

Torpedo (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:38:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 2004 – 27/2/2010, by Senor Pete (USA) ex Nasa Maree (NZ)

Trainer: Ian Adams

Owner: Mrs RK Adams

33 5-4-4 $54,350 Stakes NZ

Matamata ~ 1400m Rating 80

Torpedo broke down badly passing the 900m mark. He was immediately attended to by the veterinarian and was found to have suffered a compound fracture of the cannon bone in the off foreleg, and had to be euthanased on track, 27^th of February 2010.

Translated (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:37:00.000-07:00

Bay filly 2006 – 13/2/2010, by Traditionally (USA) ex Tralae (AUS)
Trainers: Graeme & Mark Sanders
Owner: The Oaks Stud
6 0-3-0 $3,800 Stakes NZ
Te Rapa ~ 2000m G2 Fillies Classic
Translated broke down badly near the 700m mark, dislodging her rider. She was immediately attended to and was found to have a fracture of the left hind cannon bone just below the hock, and was euthanased on track 13th of February 2010.

Dougal The Grey (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:36:00.000-07:00

Grey gelding, 2005 – 3/2/2010 by Kashani (USA) ex Julie’s Song (AUS)

Trainer: Joy Birkett

Owners: Miss J Birkett, KS & Mrs TJ Estreich, Ms AR Webb

1 0-0-0 $0

Riccarton ~ 1200m Maiden

At his first race start approaching the 100m mark Dougal The Grey fell when racing free of interference. He suffered a fracture to the left foreleg and was euthanased on track, 3^rd of February 2010.

Tarbach (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:34:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2002 – 9/1/2010, by Seven Figures (USA) ex Coup De Folie (NZ)
Trainer: Raylene Whiteside
Owner: HB Cullen
32 5-4-3 $137,305 NZ Stakes
Tauranga ~ 2100m Rating 90
Passing the 800m mark Tarbach fractured both his off hind leg and off foreleg and fell. He was euthanased on track, 9th of January 2010.

Grand Canyon (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:33:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2002 – 9/1/2010, by Jahafil (GB) ex Vicki Hill (NZ)

Trainer: Owen Miller

Owners: GE Barlow, OB Miller, PC Wood, Mrs LA Wood

20 5-4-0 $62,875 NZ Stakes

Woodville ~ 1600m Open Hcp

Prior to entering the back straight, Grand Canyon broke down badly in the nearside hind leg, dislodging his rider. He was euthanased on track, 9^th of January, 2010.

No Exit (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:32:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2005 – 2/1/2010, by Ekraar (USA) ex Cardamom (NZ)
Trainer: Stephen Ralph
Owner: DJ Brady
13 0-0-3 $2,300 NZ Stakes
Tauranga ~ 2100m Maiden
Near the 900m mark No Exit went off stride and was pulled up immediately, sustaining a transverse fracture of his near hind cannon bone. After being examined by the veterinarian the gelding was euthanased, 2nd of January 2010.

Sante Rita (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:31:00.000-07:00

Chestnut mare 2005 – 27/12/2009, by D’Cash (AUS) ex Balroe Maria (NZ)

Trainer: Kevin Myers

Owner: Mrs JC Nugent-O’Leary

12 2-1-2 $14,004 NZ Stakes

Pukekura ~ 1800m Rating 80

Sante Rita faltered near the 1600m fracturing her offside foreleg cannonbone and was subsequently euthanased on track, 27^th of December 2009.

Royal Engagement (AUS)

2010-06-18T23:30:00.000-07:00

Bay mare 2005 – 6/12/2009 by Strategic (AUS) ex Dane Promise (AUS)
Trainer: Kevin Gray
Owners: GW Carvell, MP Christensen, HM Forbes, K & Mrs KA Gray
9 0-0-1 $900 NZ
Waipukurau ~ 2100m Stayers Maiden
Royal Engagement faltered passing the 800m mark, dislodging her rider. She fractured a shoulder in this incident and was euthanased on track, 6th of December 2009.

Jungle Boots (NZ)

2010-06-18T23:29:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 2005 – 21/11/2009 by Jungle Pocket (JPN) ex Special Jade (USA)

Trainers: Roger James & Paul Mirabelli

Owners: GG Syndicate Ltd & JB Struthers

9 3-1-1 $46,962 Stakes NZ

Pukekohe ~ 1600m Rating 80

Jungle Boots broke down badly passing the 1400mand went through the running rail. The gelding was found to have fractured his off fore leg and was euthanased on track, 21^st of November 2009.

Wasted Emotions (AUS)

2010-01-12T04:57:00.000-08:00

Brown Gelding 2002 - 22/12/2009, by Desert Prince (IRE) ex Emotional Moment (AUS)
Trainer: Tony Pike & Mark Donoghue
Owners: Mr J R Cribb, Mrs P D Cribb
26 11-4-2 $549,702 Stakes (AU)
Waikato Trial ~ 1000m
Australian galloper Wasted Emotions (AUS) was put down shortly after winning a trial at Waikato on December 22nd where he was in preparations for two group one races before he was to return to trainer Danny Williams in Australia (Goulburn).

Whatever happened to...?

2009-11-22T01:22:00.001-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:57:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:52:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:48:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:42:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:38:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:34:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:31:00.001-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:23:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:15:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:12:00.001-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:06:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:03:00.001-08:00

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)

2009-11-22T00:00:00.001-08:00

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.

Doc Holliday (NZ)

2009-11-21T23:57:00.001-08:00

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)

2009-11-21T23:53:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-21T23:50:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-21T23:47:00.000-08:00

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.

Missing Horses - Can You Help?

2009-05-15T03:19:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-05-15T03:01:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-05-15T02:57:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-05-15T02:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Wilfred Owen (NZ)

2009-03-14T02:04:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-03-14T01:58:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-03-14T01:52:00.000-07:00

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.

Dunixi (NZ)

2009-02-10T00:06:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-10T00:01:00.000-08:00

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.

Tuscany Flight (NZ)

2009-02-09T23:56:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-09T23:51:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-09T23:42:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-09T23:37:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-09T23:30:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-09T23:25:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-09T23:14:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-02-09T23:07:00.000-08:00

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.

Bullet Proof (NZ) - Broke down, and news??

2008-10-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

Bullet Proof (NZ)
Faltered at the 1000m mark, pulled up gradually.
Possible fracture to near fore pastern, vanned off for further evaluation, Pukekohe Park 15th October 2008. He has been added to the missing horses list at right - if anyone has any information about Bullet Proof (NZ) or any horses in the list please let me know.

UPDATE 11/11/2008 ~ Recieved an update on the condition of Bullet Proof (NZ) ....this is really nice to hear and I wish the connections the best of luck with thier horse.

"Bullet Proof was operated on 2 days following the race. His leg has been pinned and appears to have been successful. He will be spelling for 6 months and will be reassessed then if he continues to be a racehorse or becomes a hack as his owners did not want to put him down unless that was the only option."

Hokipopter (NZ)

2008-10-07T02:14:00.000-07:00

Bay mare 2003 - 27/9/2008, by Faltaat (USA) ex Pacific Star (NZ)
Trainer: Kerry & Belinda Verner
Owners: D E & E Y Nakhle
18 3-5-3 $58,687 Stakes NZ
Ellerslie ~ 2400m rating 80
After running second, Hokipopter (NZ) collapsed and died upon pulling up post race, suspected aneurysm Ellerslie, 27th September 2008.

Not in the Avenues - any word ??

2008-09-24T21:06:00.001-07:00

Not in the Avenues faltered just before the line and was pulled up with suspected fractured sesamoids in his near fore, at Phar Lap Raceway on September 14th 2008. He has been added to the Missing Horses List, in the right hand columns.

If anyone can help with information as to his status, it would be greatly appreciated.

Opera Star (NZ)

2008-09-14T23:50:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 1999 - 11/9/2008, by Paris Opera (AUS) ex Sponge (NZ)
Trainer: Stephen Gillies
Owners: D Leamy
37 1-3-8 $12,725 Stakes NZ
Foxton ~ Maiden Hurdle 2800m
9 year old gelding Opera Star (NZ) fell at the second last fence in the straight, he suffered a fractured shoulder and was euthanased on track, Foxton, 11th of September, 2008.

Shazay (NZ)

2008-09-14T23:44:00.000-07:00

Bay mare 2004 - 6/9/2008, by Haayil (AUS) ex Holly Belle (NZ)
Trainer: Grant Searle
Owners: G Pilling
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes NZ
Wanganui ~ 1600m Maiden
Maiden galloper Shazay (NZ) broke down at the 800m mark and was eased out of the race. She suffered a fractured pelvis, and was euthanased on track 6th of September, 2008.

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

2008-09-14T23:16:00.001-07:00

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.

Waikeria (NZ)

2008-08-25T21:55:00.000-07:00

Chestnut Gelding 2000 - 23/8/2008, by Borstal Boy (AUS) ex Mythical Gold (NZ)
Trainer: Karyn McQuade
Owners: Mrs F I & F T Drummond
26 2-3-3 $23,925 Stakes NZ
Ellerslie ~ 2760m Maiden Hurdle
Waikeria (NZ) fell at the fence near the 800m mark, he suffered a fractured shoulder in the incident and was euthanased on track, 23rd of August 2008.

Hez Majestic (NZ)

2008-08-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2004 - 16/8/2008, by His Royal Highness (NZ) ex Strike Clover (NZ)
Trainer: Robert Priscott
Owners: J M Kenny
6 0-1-1 $3,750 Stakes NZ
Te Rapa ~ 1600m Maiden
Hez Majestic (NZ) broke down badly and was pulled up near the 1200m mark. He was suffering from a fractured off fore cannonbone and was euthansaed on track, 16th of August 2008.

Jah Affair (NZ)

2008-08-18T16:44:00.000-07:00

Bay mare 2000 - 13/8/2008, by Jahafil (GB) ex Hip White (NZ)
Trainer: Brian Phillips
Owners: G S & S F Phillips
55 3-5-5 $30,675 NZ Stakes
Taupo ~ 1800m Rating 80
Jah Affair (NZ) broke down near the 1400m mark and was pulled up. She was treated and stabilised on course for a suspensory ligament injury to her off fore leg and transported away for further analysis. She was later euthanased due to the severity of the injury, 13th of August 2008.

Camouflage (NZ) on the road to recovery

2008-08-06T17:37:00.000-07:00

I'm pleased to announce I have recieved word that Camouflage (NZ) is alive and well and current in the paddock recovering from his break down in April 2008. Camouflage (NZ) was on the 'missing horses' list after his fate was unknown after he was pulled up before the final fence with a tendon injury to front foreleg, at Waikato 30/4/2008.

He will begin his new career as a jumper in the coming months, stay tuned for an update when he returns to work!

Dive Dive Dive (NZ)

2008-07-26T04:18:00.000-07:00

Bay mare 2002 - 24/7/2008, by Lord Ballina (AUS) ex Sea Huntress (NZ)
Trainer: James Wallace & Noel Waddell
Owners: D J Anderson, I R McColl, Miss S L Palmer, J N Wallace & Est late D H Clarkson
18 1-4-0 $15,900 Stakes NZ
Wanganui 1340m
After running 5th of 8, Dive Dive Dive (NZ) fractured her left hind fetlock after passing the post, she was euthanased on track, 24th July 2008.

Can you help?

2008-07-15T18:35:00.000-07:00

These horses have all broken down this year but thier status is unknown. If anyone can help let me know.

Doonayr (NZ) - Pulled up with suspensory ligament damage, Hurdle at Otaki 15/7/2008.
Finito (NZ) - Injury to near hind leg in steeplechase, Wanganui 19/6/2008. Golden Sea (NZ) - Pulled up with injury to off foreleg, Tauranga 4/6/2008. Fontera (NZ) - Faltered and broke down on finish line after running 3rd, Omaru 15th May 2008. Camouflage (NZ) - pulled up before last fence tendon injury to front foreleg, Waikato 30/4/2008. Open at Eleven (NZ) - Hit rail, possible fracture off fore cannonbone, Matamata 2nd April 2008 Anchord'Cash (NZ) - Broke down in left foreleg at Riverton, 24th March 2008. Purinsesu (NZ) - Broke down, vanned off for futher observation, Te Rapa 27th Feb 2008. Viaduct Belle (NZ) - Broke down near fore after post, Otaki 22nd Feb 2008. *Update 21/6/2008 Healed well after her injury, will be off to stud in the next few years. Gypsy Blue (NZ) - Broke down with multiple fractures of near fore sesamoid, Ascot Park16th Feb 2008.

Bejayjay (NZ)

2008-06-28T22:44:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 1997 - 28/6/2008, by Coral Reef (FR) ex Galaxy Light (NZ)
Trainer: Peter McKenzie
Owners: P L McKenzie
71 12-6-4 $210,467 Stakes NZ
Hastings ~ Hawkes Bay Hurdle 3100m
Article~
Stakes winning 10 year old war-horse Bejayjay (NZ) suffered a sad ending yesterday. After Bennyosler (NZ) fell at the jump near the 600m, Bejayjay (NZ) was unable to avoid the fallen runner and was also brought down. He suffered a fractured near fore leg and was euthanased, 28th June 2008.
RIP, Bejayjay

Single Trac (NZ)

2008-06-25T17:07:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2002 - 2006, by Stravinsky (USA) ex Singalong (NZ)
Trainer: Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge
Owners: Lady & Sir Patrick Hogan, G A Rogerson MNZM & Three D No.2 Syndicate
Breeder: Ms E L Hogan, Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan & Mrs N K Hunt / Cambridge Stud
4 1-0-0 $3,900 Stakes NZ
Paddock Accident
Winner of one race Single Trac (NZ) broke his leg whilst in the paddock, and had to be euthanased, some time in 2006.
'Contributed by Reader'

Tai Chi Star (AUS)

2008-06-25T16:49:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 4/8/2007, by Grand Lodge (USA) ex Smytzer's Art (AUS)
Trainer: Shannon Campbell
Owners: S Bowling, S M Campbell, G Crawford, J Nash, J Robinson, M G & R Stam
Breeder: Emily Krstina (Aust) Pty Ltd
4 0-0-0 $0 Stakes AU
Trackwork
Tai Chi Star was born in Australia; sold to HongKong, then came to NZ. He sadly broke his near foreleg in trackwork and euthanased, 4th of August, 2007. He didn't win any races,but he was such a lovley horse, he was the first racehorse/horse i have ever lost (and hopefully only horse i ever loose). I still think about him all the time,he wasnt anything flash on the track,but he was such a gem of a horse and we all loved him.
RIP Tai Chi Star (AUS)
'Contributed by part owner and reader'

Vanquish (NZ)

2008-06-25T16:43:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2001 - 12/6/2005, by I Conquer (NZ) ex Emerge (NZ)
Trainer: Barbara Blackie
Owners: Mrs B J Blackie
5 0-0-0 $400 Stakes NZ
Phar Lap Raceway
Vanquish was a gorgeous boy but he broke his leg during a race and had to be euthanised on the track, 12th of June 2005. Sadly Missed.
'Contributed by reader'

Flurry (NZ)

2008-06-24T21:14:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 2002 - 25/4/2008, by Straight Strike (USA) ex Maelstrom (NZ)
Trainer: Peter McKenzie
Owners: Cops 'n' Robbers Syndicate
30 4-4-2 $60,515 Stakes NZ
Awapuni ~ 1200m
Flurry (NZ) faltered on the 800m corner while racing at the rear of the field, and was pulled up; he suffered a ruptured blood vessel in the upper hind leg and was later euthanased, 25th April 2008.

Four Swords (NZ)

2008-06-24T21:10:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2001 - March/April 2008, by Maltese Century (AUS) ex Ravenquiver (NZ)
Trainer: Peter McKenzie
Owners: J D Wilkie
23 1-2-3 $12,525 Stakes NZ
Four Swords (NZ) sustained leg injuries during or after his last run at Otaki on 7th of March, and was euthanased as a result, March/April 2008.

Metric (NZ)

2008-06-24T20:41:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2003 - 22/6/2008, by His Royal Highness (NZ) ex Shindiza (NZ)
Trainer: Peter McKenzie
Owners: Tarrant Family Trust
12 0-1-2 $4,600 Stakes NZ
Otaki ~ 2100m Maiden
Metric (NZ) faltered near the 150 metre mark, and was pulled up by jockey; after receiving veterinary attention, his injuries were severe and he was euthanased, Otaki 22nd June 2008.

Indigenous (NZ)

2008-06-22T00:19:00.000-07:00

Bay mare 2001 - 7/6/2008, by Prized (USA) ex Sound Maid (NZ)
Trainer: Trevor Chambers
Owners: T J Chambers
46 3-4-6 $56,450 Stakes NZ
Trackwork, Foxton
Tough little mare Indigenous sadly broke a leg in trackwork at Foxton and was euthanased on the track, 7th of June 2008. A real tryer, who will be missed.
'contributed by reader'

Un-named 2 year old gelding

2008-06-21T23:54:00.000-07:00

Unamed 2 year old gelding, 2004 - 16/8/2007, by Electronic Zone ex Harmony Jane
Owner: G. O'Dea
A half brother to proven gallopers Half Irish and Futureproof, this un-named 2 year old sustained a fractured elbow on the offside fore leg during trackwork, while galloping at stratford. Dearly missed.
'Contributed by reader'

Cut Above (NZ)

2008-06-21T23:51:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 1998 - 2004, by Lord Ballina (AUS) ex Superior Wine (NZ)
Trainer: Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge
Owners: Fairdale Stud Ltd & G A Rogerson MNZM
20 4-2-0 $27,680 Stakes NZ
Trackwork
NZ galloper Cut Above broke a leg in trackwork and had to be euthanased, 2004.
'Contributed by reader'

Tiptonian (NZ)

2008-06-21T23:46:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 1998 - 2006, by Kaapstad (NZ) ex Tipsy Star (AUS)
Trainer: Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge
Owners: G A Rogerson MNZM
47 4-6-7 $74,680 Stakes NZ
Trackwork
NZ steeplechaser Tiptonian suffered a fatal heart attack during trackwork in 2006, date unknown.
'Contributed by reader'

Taatletail (NZ)

2008-06-21T23:26:00.000-07:00

Bay filly 2000 - 24/2/2004, by Faltaat (USA) ex Defensive Lady (NZ)
Trainer: Graeme Rogerson & Stephen Autridge
Owners: B J Foster, P C Glover, S R Just, D McLuckie, P L Meo & G A Rogerson MNZM
8 6-1-0 $336,050 Stakes NZ
Stall accident
Top NZ filly Taatletail was euthanased after suffereing extensive damage to a hind leg whilst in her stable, February 2004. This gusty little filly clinched the New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year series by winning the Cambridge Stud *Sir Tristram Classic (NZ-G2) on February 7. Taatletail also strung together wins in the 2003 Highview Stakes (NZ-G3), Indian Danehill Lowland Stakes (NZ-G3), New Zealand One Thousand Guineas (NZ-G1), and the *Sir Tristram Classic and finished second by a nose against males in the '03 Bayer Classic (NZ-G1). She was due to race at Ellerslie on Saturday and then campaign in Australia.
"Contributed by reader"

Missing horses alive and well

2008-06-21T06:35:00.000-07:00

Missing Horses

Viaduct Belle who broke down in near fore after passing the post 22nd Feb 2008 was saved. She went to Massey Equine Hospital for treatment, and has recovered and healed well. This stable favourite will be off to stud in the next few years. Thanks for the good news.
Also Sir Dylan is alive and well and back in work.

Ka Ching (NZ)

2008-06-18T19:04:00.001-07:00

Chestnut mare 2002 - 18/6/2008, by Kashani (USA) ex Poeme (NZ)
Trainer: Janine Goldsmith
Owners: Ms J A Goldsmith & Mrs V A Woods
19 4 - 3 - 0 $44,875 Stakes NZ
Ruakaka Racetrack ~ 1600m rating 80
Consistant mare Ka Ching was pulled up after faltering badly at the 1000m mark on track. She suffered a fractured right hind pastern and was euthanased on track, 18th of June, 2008.

Praise the Lord (NZ)

2008-06-15T05:07:00.000-07:00

Black gelding 1999 - 14/6/2008, by Prince Of Praise (NZ) ex Clockwork (NZ)
Trainer: Rochelle Lockett
Owners: Miss R J Lockett
23 10-3-1 $86,100 Stakes NZ
Awapuni Hurdle ~ 2900m
Winner of 10 races, the consistant Praise The Lord fell at the fence near the 600m. He regained his feet and was brought back to the mounting yard, but collapsed and short time later and was euthanased, 14th of June 2008.

Run Like The Wind (NZ)

2008-06-15T04:59:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2001 - 22/12/2005, by Pins (AUS) ex Gin Player (NZ)
Trainer: Sue Martin
Owners: Mrs A & N Guida & Mrs S J Martin
19 7-3-1 $118,240 Stakes AU
Beach work ~ Pakiri
Brilliant sprinter Run Like the Wind was working on the beach as ne normally did, when he suffered a serious fetlock injury. The damaged foreleg was strapped and he was transported to a Takanini veterinary clinic, but x-rays confirmed the worst and he was euthanased, December 2005. He was one of the favourites for the $200,000 Waiwera Infinity Railway Handicap following his runaway win in the Gr. 2 Concorde at his last start. He ran his rivals ragged in the big Avondale sprint late last month, taking his record to seven wins from 19 starts.

Casual As (NZ)

2008-06-02T05:25:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2004 - 2/6/2008, by Ustinov (AUS) ex Just Casual (NZ)
Trainer: Gerald Innes
Owners: A J, I McL & P D Henderson & G D Innes
Foxton ~ 1200m Maiden Plate
In his first and only start, 3 year old gelding Casual As faltered comng around the home turn, and was pulled up by jockey. He suffered a high femur fracture and was euthanased on track, 2nd of Jne 2008.

Havascotch (NZ)

2008-05-31T18:21:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 1999 - 30/5/2008, by Hennessy (USA) ex Sugar Cookie (NZ)
Trainer: Karyn McQuade
Owners: H G W & Mrs K L McQuade
49 3-6-14 $41,425 Stakes NZ
Te Teko ~ TEAM WEALLEANS WHAKATANE CUP 2000m
Racing beyond midfield, Havascotch broke down badly in the near fore leg at the 450m mark and was pulled up immediately, he was euthanased on track, 30th of May, 2008.

Irish Kash (NZ)

2008-05-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

Brown gelding 2003 - 18/5/2008, by Kashani (USA) ex Irish Wonder (NZ)
Trainer: Donna Beck
Owners: Mrs L Bailey, A K & Mrs M Colman, I D Gray, B R Hancock, Miss M J & P M Pearce
20 1-0-0 $5,500 Stakes AU
Hawera ~ 1600m Rating 72
While racing in the clear, Irish Kash stumblked and fell for no apparent reason, he suffered a fractured off side shoulder and was euthanased on track, 18th of May 2008.

Tempo (NZ)

2008-05-17T05:43:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 2000 - 17/5/2008, by Rhythm (USA) ex Chance Of Luck (NZ)
Trainer: Bob Hackett
Owners: Mrs K A Best, D E R Hackett, G A Johnston, S A Logan & A E W Stevens
36 3-2-2 $24,000 Stakes NZ
Waikato ~ Braxton Waikato Steeplechase 4900m
Tempo put in a poor jump at the fence near the 900m mark, and fell heavily. He was found to have fractured his off side femur in hind leg, and had to be euthanased, 17th of May 2008.

Mabuz (NZ)

2008-05-17T05:27:00.000-07:00

Bay gelding 1996 - 8/11/2003, by Casual Lies (USA) ex Crux (NZ)
Trainer: Allan John Jones
Owners: Leander Bloodstock Ltd & N E Schick
27 8-2-2 $176,298 Stakes NZ
Waikato ~ TE RAPA SUPA CENTA SPRINT Listed
Stakes performer Mabuz (NZ) suffered a slab fracture to his knee after running second in the Listed Supa Centa Sprint, he later had to be euthanased, 8th of November, 2003. During his career he also campaigned in Australia, where he won a Race at Rosehill Gardens in March 2001.

Cairnbrae (NZ)

2008-05-15T20:16:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 1996 - 15/5/2008, by Northerly Native (USA) ex Gay Ellery (NZ)
Trainer: Sally & Ben Gordon
Owners: Cairnbrae Syndicate
60 4-9-6 $43,325 Stakes NZ
Omaru ~ Ron Williamson Otago Steeplechase 4000m
Broke down near the 500m mark, suffered a fractured off-side elbow and was euthanased on track, 15th of May, 2008. He was running on the flat at the time. In the same race, Fontera (NZ) faltered and broke down on the line, but his status is unknown.

Northern Rullah (NZ)

2008-05-12T19:20:00.000-07:00

(2yo) Chestnut colt 2005 - 7/5/2008, by Chianti (IRE) ex Oneknight With You (GB)
Trainer: Sue Martin
Owners: Hyperion NZ Ltd
6 0-0-0 $1,375 Stakes NZ
Awakino Point ~ 1200m 2yo Maiden
2 year old colt Northern Rullah ran 9th of 11 at his 6th start, he collapsed and died on pulling up after the race, suspected heart attack, 7th of May 2008.

On the Wagon (NZ)

2008-05-07T05:53:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 23/12/2006, by Istidaad (USA) ex Smashed All Night (NZ)
Trainer: Butch Thomas
Owners: Mrs B L & G W Thomas
21 1-6-0 $18,350 Stakes NZ
Waikato ~ 1600m Rating 72
Faltered at the 800m mark and almost fell, he suffered a fractured cannon bone in his off fore and was euthanased on track, 23rd of December, 2006.

Savannah Zaan (NZ)

2008-05-07T05:47:00.000-07:00

Brown mare 2001 - 11/11/2006, by Sandtrap (USA) ex Seazaan (NZ)
Trainer: Kevin Hughes
Owners: D L & Mrs J M Booth
17 3-2-1 $22,350 Stakes NZ
Canterbury Breeders Stakes (Listed) 1400m
Broke down at the 800m mark, and sustained a fractured near hind pastern, Savannah Zaan was euthanased on track, 11th of November, 2006.

Daniel Samson (NZ)

2008-05-07T05:44:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 2000 - 4/11/2006, by Danske (NZ) ex Soleil A'mour (NZ)
Trainer: Grant Searle
Owners: L J Adin, G L Searle & Mrs C M Wood
31 6-6-4 $62,375 Stakes NZ
Awapuni ~ 1400m Open Handicap
Broke down rounding the home turn, suffering a fractured near fore pastern and euthanased on track, 4th of November 2006.

2008-04-23T04:33:00.000-07:00

Un-named gelding 2004 - 4/12/2007, by Indian Danehill (IRE) - Spanish Belt (NZ)
Trainer: Kevin Gray
Barrier trial/jumpout at Wanganui trials
Un-named and un-raced, this 3 year old half brother to Leadership was euthanased after another horse galloped into him and severed a tendon in his hind leg, trials 4th December 2007.

Kerrstidaad (NZ)

2008-04-23T04:27:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 2001 - 8/1/2008, by Istidaad (USA) ex Kerrys Girl (NZ)
Trainer: Richard Fleming
Owners: A P, Mrs C E, Mrs J M & R J Fleming
15 2-1-2 $11,800 Stakes AU
Trackwork Article~
Collapsed and died nearing the end of his trackwork session, 8th January 2008.

Ben Sparta (NZ)

2008-04-23T04:21:00.000-07:00

Chestnut gelding 1996 - 28/7/2007, by Stark South (USA) ex Cilla Red (NZ)
Trainer: George Merkulov
Owners: Mrs G J King & G Merkulov
88 10-15-5 $224,365 Stakes NZ
Te Rapa ~ Cosmopolitan Cup 1400m Article~
Black type earner 10 year old gelding Ben Sparta broke his off side fore leg and was euthanased, 28th of July, 2007.