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Originally Posted by Echo Farm

Solano County Fair


Alameda County Fair

07-04-08 High Drive (Tr. Sergio Ledezma) possible rabies, EPM, herpes or botulism – died Golden Gate Fields

07-06-08 Golden Lemon Drop (Tr. Steve Specht)– training, Tapeta, Golden Gate Fields

7-05-07 Valentine Parade (Tr. Susan Murphy) chronic infection right hind fetlock joint –non-racing

07-07-07 The Stellar Devil (Tr. Ronnie Wallace) fractured distal canon , left front - dirt racing, fast



Info from Stewards Minutes: http://www.chrb.ca.gov/

These rarely reach the media.

Thanks for sharing that resource Echo

This one from the Alameda Fair was missed....I know because I was there. Forever Chocolate was the favorite, or close to it. Looked to me like she was in discomfort of some kind in the paddock pre-race, and I lamented afterwards that no one from her connections other than the walker appeared to be around to witness....


07-04-082 STEWARDS’ INQUIRY – ACCIDENT – Seventh Race – NO CHANGE

The stewards posted the inquiry sign to investigate the cause of an accident at the 4 ½
after three horses fell and unseated their jockeys. After a thorough review, the
stewards affirmed the order of finish posted on the infield tote board.
Tapes showed that #2 FOREVER CHOCOLATE, ridden by Alex Bisono, collapsed while
racing mid-pack and fell toward the inside rail throwing Bisono. Two trailing horses, #3
THREE ACROSS with Jorge Herrera in the saddle and #8 D’WEATHERMAN, Saul Arias
up, were unable to avoid the downed horse and the two horses fell dislodging the
jockeys.


Track veterinarian Dr. Robert Connolly reported that FOREVER CHOCOLATE was
deceased at the scene and there was no evidence that the horse suffered any
catastrophic skeletal injuries. The cause of death will be determined through a post
mortem examination. THREE ACROSS and D’WEATHERMAN recovered their legs after
the spill and were captured without incident. THREE ACROSS suffered minor scrapes
and D’WEATHERMAN incurred a three inch laceration.


Alex Bisono escaped unscathed and was cleared to ride the next race. Jorge Herrera
complained of shoulder pain and Saul Arias suffered head injuries. Both riders were
taken to local hospitals for further examination



After the fact edit: Just realizing the link was for three sets of minutes over the three part-weeks of the meet. Echo's was for the 3rd and final week.