Angels ~ In Memoriam, 2010

[Danzig]

Promising juvenile euthanized

For the second straight year, misfortune has struck a promising 2-year-old in the barn of trainer Greg De Gannes.

Naval Attack, who would have been one of the favorites for Saturday's Vandal Stakes, was euthanized after breezing five furlongs here July 17.

"He condylar-fractured in both front legs," said De Gannes, who trained Naval Attack for owner Andrew Fredericks.

Naval Attack had finished a closing second making his first lifetime start in the 5 1/2-furlong Shady Well here July 3.

"He was a bright star, shot down early."

Last June, Olredlgetcha had registered a very impressive win in his first lifetime start, the five-furlong Victoria.

"It looked like he had a bright future," said De Gannes. "He died five days later."

Olredlgetcha had developed a hock infection following the Victoria and was euthanized after being sent to the veterinary clinic at the nearby University of Guelph.