Always Happy, Saturday night in Hong Kong, and My Snookies Boy, yesterday.....

Run in peace.

Back when he ran 2nd in the Haskell I was friends with one of his owners...I remember how excited he was about the race.
Sad...

Any news on King's Drama?

Too bad about Snooky :( at one time he was a player in the three year old division, sad ending.

G1SW Chelsey Flower, euthanized due to foaling complications

Old Thunder..... euthanized on Feb. 23rd.

Run in peace.

Bright Candles, dam of Grand Slam, euthanized after suffering a ruptured uterine artery foaling she was 20.

By the way, who are the two cuties in your avatar? :)

Warlord, Stars In His Eyes, Priests Bridge, Neysauteur.....

Jump in peace.

From Racing Post.....

RSPCA reiterate call for racing to prioritise equine safety
by Bill Barber

THE RSPCA has reiterated its call for racing to prioritise equine safety in the wake of the death of four horses at Wincanton on Monday.

The Horseracing Regulatory Authority began its investigation into the incidents on Monday evening and the body's senior veterinary advisor Lynn Hillyer said on Tuesday that it took such matters "very seriously".

Of the fatalities, two occurred in the novice hurdle when Warlord fell and brought down Stars In His Eyes. Priests Bridge died instantly from abroken neck after falling at the second in the novice chase while Neysauteur was pulled up after fracturing a fetlock in the 2m5f handicap chase.

David Muir, the RSPCA's equine consultant, acknowledged that the HRA now has a database with which to study such events but said: "We keep on saying it, racing has got to put fatalities at the top of its priorities.

"The RSPCA's view is that any death is indefensible and there has got to be a reduction of fallers because it is falls that cause deaths. You do get anomalies but racing has got to be very careful it doesn't use that as an excuse." Hillyer said that such incidents are looked at as a matter of course. She said: "We take every single incident very seriously and there is a set procedure in place. We look at the videos, speak to the vets on the ground, the clerk of the course and anyone else in a position to help us after such an incident.

"On this occasion myself and colleagues got together last night to discuss it and then this morning I spoke to the vet to find out what happened and also their view on what happened. Our racecourse inspector Richard Linley will also visit the course. I would hope that we would be safe in our own minds about what happened within the next four weeks."

Wincanton clerk of the course Rebecca Morgan said there did not seem to be a common factor in the deaths. They were the first at the course this season and only one horse was a non-runner because of unsuitable ground on the day.

She said: "Therewasn't any common denominator. Two were over fences, two over hurdles. The ground was good, we'd had 2.5mm of precipitation the previous day and showers during the day so that we don't think that was the cause. There really didn't appear to be any one reason.”

Sniper had told me about her but i never found anything in print.....

Till now.

Swept Gold. Rest in peace, pretty girl.

http://www.pedigreequery.com/swept+gold

JUGAH, one of Victoria's enduring stallions for the past two decades, has died aged 26.
Jugah was leading Victorian sire five times.

Saw his last colt just 2 days ago at the sales went to Hong kong

I had heard about him but wanted to wait till i was sure.....

I've read this in two different places now and so with sadness have to add Half Famous. He had won the Lost in the Fog Juv. Stakes.....

Fly with the angels.

J.R Ringo, at Bay Meadows today.....

He died trying in Race 5. Only 3 years old.....

Run in peace, good boy.

So sad when they're giving their all :(

Yes it most certainly is... RIP. :(

I know. He was running for a tag..... he apparently looked really good and then he fell.

It sounds awful and selfish to say I'm glad i didn't see it but i am.

Poor boy though.

One of those names I just recognized and so went to check to see if he had won.

Maybe he's somewhere where he can win every time and the peppermints are plentiful and the crowd cheers as he crosses the line.

I always say i won't forget them and the thing is..... i never do.

At least i know he has plenty of good company.

Fly with the angels.

Bowman's Crossing.....

Hong Kong regular, beautiful horse..... sadly euthanized after a horrific accident yesterday morning following a barrier trial..

I'll miss him coming in 3rd, which was what he loved to do.

Run in peace, good boy.

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/R...p?HorseNo=B138

Farewell to a diva..... shocking news from Sporting Life...

INJURY CLAIMS CELESTIAL WAVE
By Keith Hamer, PA Sport


Adrian Maguire's smart staying hurdler Celestial Wave has had to be put down shortly after retiring to the paddocks.

The seven-year-old mare, winner of seven of her 10 starts and placed in the other three, was due to be covered next weekend but a veterinary examination revealed her plight.

"She was examined on Tuesday morning by the vet and he found there was a rupture inside her and nothing could be done so she had to be put down," said Maguire.

The County Cork-based handler paid tribute to the mare who had given him a flying start to his fledgling training career.

"She was a superstar. We all thought she was going to enjoy the rest of her days at stud. It's very unfortunate what has happened," he added.

Celestial Wave had been fancied for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham after completing a hat-trick in Graded company but was found to be cast in her box the week before the Festival.

I never thought I'd be adding this name.....

Hendrix.

One of my favorites.

The very first time i went to the races was the 2004 Hollywood Derby. He was there..... I've followed him ever since.

He deserves something lovely to be written and I'm sorry i can't do him justice.

Anguish is a word I've never used, but today..... today...

Anyone who knows me knows how much I loved this boy. Just a fan, but i love him all the same.

The pain of this day feels like it will last forever. He was my birght star. Seeing his name entered, seeing him running his heart out.....I will never, ever forget him or the joy he brought to me - win or lose.

Words fail me, the sinking in my heart is constant, tears are replaced in endless succession and I am stunned and heartsick.

I will miss him always.

Run in peace, Hendrix.

Into the Shadows, at Aintree yesterday....

Jump in peace, good girl.

Lord Rodney today.....

A shame.

He's No Pie Eater...

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12044

Rest in peace, good boy.