Pletchers Demise

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I as well would love to read more about this situation. Links would be great if anyone has em' handy.

[Pointg5]

Happened about 3-4 years ago, three of his horses died after big efforts within a couple of days of each other, all from some unknown reason. I believe Left Bank died of Colic. Left Bank had just won the Whitney. I believe the other two were fillies, one had just one a Stakes Race. Seems alot of people are curious about their deaths, because they just ran huge efforts and Pletcher is considered to be a "high percentage" or "move up trainer". I don't know for sure if there was something given to them, to encourage those "move up" performances, so I have no opinion on that, but I sure wouldn't go running someone's name through the mud, without proof.

Originally Posted by Pointg5

Happened about 3-4 years ago, three of his horses died after big efforts within a couple of days of each other, all from some unknown reason. I believe Left Bank died of Colic. Left Bank had just won the Whitney. I believe the other two were fillies, one had just one a Stakes Race. Seems alot of people are curious about their deaths, because they just ran huge efforts and Pletcher is considered to be a "high percentage" or "move up trainer". I don't know for sure if there was something given to them, to encourage those "move up" performances, so I have no opinion on that, but I sure wouldn't go running someone's name through the mud, without proof.

Thanks Point. I remember Left Bank and I actually liked that horse. Forgot about him until now. Wasnt he owned by Tabor and Smith?

[Pointg5]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Thanks Point. I remember Left Bank and I actually liked that horse. Forgot about him until now. Wasnt he owned by Tabor and Smith?

Yes, he was owned by Tabor. He was a good sprinter and then won the Whitney in impressive fashion...