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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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 ??

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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?

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.