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08-19-2008, 08:31 PM
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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. Last edited by westcoastinvader : 08-19-2008 at 08:56 PM. 
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#482
08-20-2008, 04:09 PM
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Oh my god! I've been out of internet touch and had no idea. Charlotte had such high hopes for this fellow, looking at longer turf races. She must be devastated.
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#483
08-23-2008, 10:19 AM
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House of Wisdom...
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...988#post416988 Forest Wildcat... http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/46710.htm?id=46710 Trail City... http://www.bloodhorse.com/NOW/News/B...ews/46671.aspx Zertul de Frene (who was a 7 year old gelding and, sadly, fell to his death)... http://pierroman53.skyrock.com/photo...37412854&rev=0
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#484
08-24-2008, 11:52 AM
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From South Africa Racing...
WENDYWOOD DEAD (no author listed) The best middle distance 3 year old filly of last season, Wendywood, has died. The Sean Tarry stable was on a high after National Colour's second in one of Europe's strongest Group 1 sprints only to find out that their other stable star has died. Like National Colour, Wendywood was owned by Chris Van Niekerk The filly was the toast of the South African racing scene late last season when she won the Woolavington Stakes for fillies over 2000m at Greyville. The race is traditionally regarded as a pointer to the Vodacom July. Wendywood was having only her second start when she won this group 1 event. She was beaten only once. She suffered a bout of colic on Friday night according to stable sources.
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#485
08-26-2008, 06:28 PM
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Strawberry Reason...
http://www.bloodhorse.com/NOW/News/B...ews/46760.aspx World Asunder, at Del Mar... http://www.pedigreequery.com/world+asunder Sky Diamond, at Monmouth... http://www.pedigreequery.com/sky+diamond2 Heavenly Perfect... http://www.pedigreequery.com/heavenly+perfect Rest in peace. Last edited by my miss storm cat : 08-27-2008 at 01:36 AM.
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#486
08-27-2008, 08:00 AM
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Pardon my ignorance, but how often does a suspensory problem lead to euthanization? Doesn't that seem a little extreme?
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#487
08-27-2008, 08:16 AM
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#488
09-04-2008, 11:30 PM
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Careless Whisper, only 2, in the European Breeders' Fund Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Folkstone (she was the favorite and was traveling well)...
Sir Duke at Chester a few days ago..... clipped heels and broke a shoulder. In Detention, at Flemington a week ago. Filante... http://www.racingandsports.com.au/br...asp?NID=133558 Run in peace.
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#489
09-09-2008, 05:58 PM
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Smell My Carrots...
http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24960 Flying Seasons... 3YO gelding, at Lingfield.
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#490
09-11-2008, 02:11 PM
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Confirmed by someone who works at Fairplex... Johnny High Brite.
 Rest in peace. * * * Valiant Pete... http://www.drf.com/news/article/98119.html Last edited by my miss storm cat : 09-11-2008 at 02:31 PM.
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09-12-2008, 10:22 PM
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09-13-2008, 01:39 AM
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For you... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMEPg0Rqp8I * * * Sexy Soldier, at Fairplex (R1) today. She was 4 years old. Rest in peace. Last edited by my miss storm cat : 09-13-2008 at 01:59 AM.
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#493
09-13-2008, 09:49 PM
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I was there that day. That was a fun horse to watch.
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#494
09-15-2008, 08:59 AM
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Racing Post...
Champion Bumper winner Pizarro put down Tony O'Hehir PIZARRO, twice a Grade 1 winner as a novice chaser and winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in 2002, has been put down at trainer Edward O'Grady's farm in County Tipperary. O'Grady said: “Pizarro had been retired and was suffering from emphysema and a tumour on his lung. Sadly, he had to be put down on Friday morning.” An 11-year-old, Pizarro had not run under rules for almost three years, and he had been pulled up onhis only point-to-point start at Punchestown in March. He won all three bumpers he contested, the first of them when trained by Eddie Hales, before joining O'Grady after being bought by Edward Wallace and his wife, Trish. Partnered by Jamie Spencer, he beat Rhinestone Cowboy by a neck in the Cheltenham Festival bumper with Back In Front, Thisthatandtother and Iris's Gift filling the next three places – a race rated the best bumper ever run on Racing Post Ratings. O'Grady said: “It wasprobably the most memorable finish to a Cheltenham Festival bumper and there was also the tension of a stewards' inquiry. “Pizarro was a very good horse and he had a good record at Cheltenham, where he ran Hardy Eustace to a length in the Royal & SunAlliance Hurdle the following year. We thought he was very unlucky in the 2004 Royal & SunAlliance Chase when he was brought down at the second-last, closing on the leaders.” Pizarro achieved Grade 1 success in the William Neville & Sons Chase at Leopardstown and in the Dr PJ Moriarty Chase at the same track. His last appearance under rules came at Punchestown in October 2005, when third in the Listed Daily Star Chase. * * * Flying Feline (AUS), 4 years old... won her race and collapsed, striking her head. She suffered severe head trauma and was euthanized. Not sure which track... this was in an email but I had to mention her here. Rest in peace. Last edited by my miss storm cat : 09-15-2008 at 10:55 AM.
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#495
09-18-2008, 11:11 AM
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Cape Cod Escape, at Belmont yesterday.
She was three years old. http://www.pedigreequery.com/cape+cod+escape
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#496
09-20-2008, 03:53 PM
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River Proud... collapsed and died during the Prix du Prince d'Orange at Longchamp.
* * * No details but confirmed... Godolphin's Ibn Qutiaba.
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#497
09-21-2008, 05:37 PM
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I am sad to report that my avatar puppy, our Border Collie Hobbes, is no longer with with us, having succumbed to kidney disease in August. He was twelve and he never gave us any indication he was seriously ill - he was so tough and stoic - until his final seizure. The house feels empty without him.
I have replaced Hobbes in my avatar because I can't bear seeing him looking back at me so trustingly.
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#498
09-21-2008, 06:57 PM
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Losing a border collie seems tougher than losing other pets to me.
Sorry for your loss. I've had two of them and when they both died, it was extra difficult.
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#499
09-21-2008, 07:57 PM
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I'm truly sorry for your loss, Pedigree Ann Losing a family member of 12 years is tough. When I was a kid of four, my parents got me a cat. She died at the age of 19, and I actually made a trip from south Florida to northern Ohio to be with her when it was clear she was about to say goodbye. One thing I appreciate however, is that the experience with her passing subsequently made it a tad easier in the years since when I was encountered the passing of other pets. And loved ones. As trite as it sounds, it will get better. Good thoughts with you.
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#500
09-21-2008, 08:05 PM
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Sorry about your loss Ann
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