Angels In Memorium, 2012

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Arcadius Dies After Winning Iroquois 'Chase
By Blood-Horse Staff

Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 7:54 PM



Arcadius collapsed and died as he was being cooled down after winning the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase (NSA-I) May 12 at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tenn.

The Associated Press reported that the 8-year-old Giant's Causeway gelding collapsed at a station placed just beyond the finish line of the 3-mile race.

Dr. Marty McInturff, one of five official veterinarians on the course, said Arcadius succumbed from "a heart attack'' and a possible aneurysm. The results of a necropsy examination are expected May 14 at the earliest.

Trained by Jonathan Sheppard for Hudson River Farms, Arcadius was ridden by Brian Crowley.

The bay was racing for the first time since finishing third in the Colonial Hurdle Stakes (NSA-I) last November at Camden. He won the 2010 Helen Haskell Sampson Hurdle Stakes (NSA-I) at Monmouth Park. Arcadius compiled a 6-5-4 career ecord in 20 races with earnings of more than $300,000.




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