Take Control Gorgeous photo credit to Marcie Heacox
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Dullahan
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This was posted on Facebook:
Accorded to HRI website yesterday, there are three Ballydoyle juveniles that are now listed 'dead':
Unraced:
Canary (Fastnet Rock x Leonia)
Unbeaten winner:
Illinois (Galileo x Chintz)
Unplaced runner:
Snow (Galileo x Secrete Marina)
Take Control was a reall looker - so sad - RIP
I didn't even know about this until I got a phone call from a fellow member here. What a shame they kept such an obviously unsound horse in training for so long, especially since despite his lack of graded stakes wins he still could have gotten a few mares in foal with his royal breeding (do we want more unsound genes, though?). Regardless, what a loss. I had a bad feeling about this horse with all his stops and starts from the beginning.
Pointsoffthebench, dual graded stakes winner and contender for BC Sprint, died on the track this morning.. .RIP. He was my favorite for the race.
Condolences to Mike Smith and all of Pointsoffthebench's connections and fans. What a heartbreaking turn of events, Yakteen's first ever G1 winner, on the verge of running in the BC.
RIP Points Offthebench. This has been a bad year. :-X
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Big Blue Sky 2010 Colt English Channel x Ting A Folie 16 starts 2-0-1 (Photo credit: Marcie Heacox)
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Collided with another horse training at Golden Gate.
Heart's Music 2005 Mare Majesterian x Music To My Heart 90 starts 9-18-19
Fractured left hind leg training at Pleasanton.
90 starts? 8 yrs old? She hadn't earned a rest?
One Game Dude 2011 Gelding Game Plan x Lady Thatcher 1 start 0-0-0
Fractured sesamoids training at Golden Gate.
Stormin' Idiot 2011 Colt Idiot Proof x Stormy Racer 4 starts 0-0-1
Fractured right knee at Golden Gate.
RIP and condolences to their fans and connections.
Quote from: jjacks1 on October 26, 2013, 09:53:37 AM
RIP Points Offthebench. This has been a bad year. :-X
:( :'(
May they all RIP.
Tears here - as an Alydar fan I follow his progeny and really enjoyed watching Points Offthebench and felt that he had a good chance to win his race.
Then I read jjacks1 post and 2 of the 4 also have Alydar bloodlines.
May ALL who were listed RIP and condolences to all of their connections...
Quote from: jjacks1 on October 26, 2013, 10:34:57 AM
Big Blue Sky 2010 Colt English Channel x Ting A Folie 16 starts 2-0-1
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Collided with another horse training at Golden Gate.
Poetry in motion... :'(
I don't recall seeing these yet. But with all the forum issues, I thought they deserved to be told RIP.
Unbroken Dream - 10/8 - unseated exercise rider-ran loose to barn hitting flower box-fx LF leg-euthanized - Aqueduct training
Doyouseeme - 10/9 - suffered fx LF leg while breezing-euthanized on track - Belmont training
King Wando - 10/9 - fx RH leg while galloping-euthanized - Belmont training
Roih Jones - 10/9 - severe LF hoof infection-euthanized - Belmont non-racing
Congaree King - 10/15 - appeared lame after race-x-rays next day revealed Fx LF leg - Finger Lakes racing
Poppo - 10/26 - Poppo suffered a fracture to his right front leg while breezing on the main track. Poppo was euthanized on the track - Belmont training
Quote from: Flanders on October 26, 2013, 01:38:50 PM
I don't recall seeing these yet. But with all the forum issues, I thought they deserved to be told RIP.
Unbroken Dream - 10/8 - unseated exercise rider-ran loose to barn hitting flower box-fx LF leg-euthanized - Aqueduct training
Doyouseeme - 10/9 - suffered fx LF leg while breezing-euthanized on track - Belmont training
King Wando - 10/9 - fx RH leg while galloping-euthanized - Belmont training
Roih Jones - 10/9 - severe LF hoof infection-euthanized - Belmont non-racing
Congaree King - 10/15 - appeared lame after race-x-rays next day revealed Fx LF leg - Finger Lakes racing
Poppo - 10/26 - Poppo suffered a fracture to his right front leg while breezing on the main track. Poppo was euthanized on the track - Belmont training
Thank you and may they RIP. :'(
Just wanted to keep this one
From the Exceller Fund - Verifiable - Son of Secretariat - So very sad - at least he had a year to run free.. Condolences to all who cared for him .
http://www.excellerfund.org/Domains/www ... 24-255.pdf
Hewitts 2004 (g) Concerto x Romance Me by Cozzene No photo credit given on PQ but this looks like Davids work (The Tin Man)
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Unseated his rider then ran into a stationary object while training at Belmont Park October 26, 2013. RIP. :'(
Polecat 2011 (c) First Samurai x Miss Thermal Tech by Distinctive Pro
Fractured his front leg breezing at Belmont Park October 26, 2013. RIP little guy. :'(
Quote from: jjacks1 on October 28, 2013, 01:43:04 PM
Hewitts 2004 (g) Concerto x Romance Me by Cozzene No photo credit given on PQ but this looks like Davids work (The Tin Man)
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Unseated his rider then ran into a stationary object while training at Belmont Park October 26, 2013. RIP. :'(
You are correct young lady. The pic of Hewitts was one of mine. I wasn't putting in photo credits yet then.
It's a damn shame to lose any of them, but this guy had really paid his dues and earned a LOT of money for his connections. The old guys(Hewitts was 9) really hold a soft spot with me ... and to die that way ... Ugh!
He won his last race ...
He leaves us with the following record ... May this old war horse rest in peace ... although I'd have much preferred he were resting at a farm for many, many years instead ... :(
Career Statistics:
Starts: 51
Firsts: 9
Seconds: 10
Thirds: 7
Earnings: $408,173
Quote from: The Tin Man on October 28, 2013, 10:51:41 PM
Quote from: jjacks1 on October 28, 2013, 01:43:04 PM
Hewitts 2004 (g) Concerto x Romance Me by Cozzene No photo credit given on PQ but this looks like Davids work (The Tin Man)
Unseated his rider then ran into a stationary object while training at Belmont Park October 26, 2013. RIP. :'(
You are correct young lady. The pic of Hewitts was one of mine. I wasn't putting in photo credits yet then.
It's a damn shame to lose any of them, but this guy had really paid his dues and earned a LOT of money for his connections. The old guys(Hewitts was 9) really hold a soft spot with me ... and to die that way ... Ugh!
He won his last race ...
He leaves us with the following record ... May this old war horse rest in peace ... although I'd have much preferred he were resting at a farm for many, many years instead ... :(
Career Statistics:
Starts: 51
Firsts: 9
Seconds: 10
Thirds: 7
Earnings: $408,173
So glad you are here!!!!!
And yes, very sad about Hewitts - he was a hard knocking guy. He should have had that happy retirement! May he RIP now. :'(
No La Hace
2007 (g) Forestry x Effectual by Carson City
17 starts 8-3-2 $116,780
Broke down past the wire in a $5k turf claimer at Meadowlands on 10/25/13. He finished 3/10.
May he RIP. :'(
Mr Rabbits 2011 (g) Grand Reserve x Ocean's Spray by Gulch
Pulled up and euthanized after his first start at Finger Lakes on 10/28/13.
My Cousin Eddie 2008 (g) Eddington x Shake It On by Affirmed 24 starts 3-2-8 $49,231
Fractured left carpal Finger Lakes 10/26/13.
Magestick Tomahawk 2010 (f) Tomahawk x Light Up New York by Majestic Light 11 starts 0-1-1 $5,221
Fractured left front fetlock past the wire in a $4.5k Claimer at Finger Lakes on 10/26/13.
Irish Lady 2007 (m) Langfuhr x Renaissance Fair by Theatrical 30 starts 6-1-5 $102,468
Broke down running in an $8.5k Claimer at Finger Lakes on 10/26/13. Euthanized on track.
None of them were famous but I am sure they were loved. RIP. :'(
That's an awful lot in a very short time, at Finger Lakes. :(
May they all RIP, and may Finger Lakes get a handle on what is causing this.
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/sire-harlans-holiday-euthanized-in-argentina-at-age-14/ (http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/sire-harlans-holiday-euthanized-in-argentina-at-age-14/)
RIP Harlan's Holiday.
Now my heart is truly broken. :'( I just LOVED Harlan's Holiday. WHY do they have to shuttle stallions? It has to be SO stressful for them. Only 14 years old. :'( :'( :'(
I have added a memorial photo album of him here:
http://thoroughbredracingfans.com/forum/index.php?topic=107.0 (http://thoroughbredracingfans.com/forum/index.php?topic=107.0)
Pics from his racing days through his stud career.
If anyone has other pictures, PLEASE post them. It would mean a lot to me. Thank you. :'(
RIP Secret Compass, who broke down in the BC Juvenile Fillies and had to be euthanized.
Quote from: Catalina on November 02, 2013, 01:30:57 PM
RIP Secret Compass, who broke down in the BC Juvenile Fillies and had to be euthanized.
RIP Secret Compass - far too young, and condolences to her connections...
Nastique http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82384/top-mare-nastique-dies-at-29
May she R. I. P.
Caixa Electronica - adding here for In Memoriam - RIP Strong warrior
Laughing, MSW daughter of Dansili. She had a four-race win streak coming into the BC F&M Turf. Another one lost to colic. :'(
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/laughing-dies-in-colic-surgery/
Quote from: BaroqueAgain1 on January 07, 2014, 04:21:58 PM
Laughing, MSW daughter of Dansili. She had a four-race win streak coming into the BC F&M Turf. Another one lost to colic. :'(
http://www.paulickreport.com/news/thoroughbred-racing/laughing-dies-in-colic-surgery/
Here she was on Breeders' Cup Day. Boy was she beautiful! :(
Just another reminder that we can't take any of our ponies for granted.
Click on the pic to make her become a decent size.
Old Friends lost both Patton and Sunshine Forever since the New Year started.
Sorry to hear about Hewitts. He fell off my radar awhile back, but I followed him for a long time at the beginning of his career.
Cougarontheprowl ... (Click on the picture to make it bigger)
Broke down in her right front in the 4th race at Santa Anita today and was unfortunately euthanized.
It was only her 2nd career race. :(
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 2
•Firsts: 1
•Seconds: 0
•Thirds: 0
•Earnings: $33,850
Quote from: The Tin Man on February 06, 2014, 06:01:59 PM
Cougarontheprowl ... (Click on the picture to make it bigger)
Broke down in her right front in the 4th race at Santa Anita today and was unfortunately euthanized.
It was only her 2nd career race. :(
Career Statistics:
Starts: 2
Firsts: 1
Seconds: 0
Thirds: 0
Earnings: $33,850
Was she ever beautiful! Godspeed, girl.
Rest in peace to Causewere Gamblers ... lost today at Santa Anita ... Race 3 ...
He was a 4 year old colt trained by Caesar Dominguez ... Who has last raced on August 16, 2012 until coming back to the track on January 26, 2014 ... THIS month he was making his 3rd start in 22 days ... dying in that start today ...
I think that's a little too much activity for a horse coming off of a 17 month layoff, personally ...
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 6
•Firsts: 1
•Seconds: 0
•Thirds: 0
•Earnings: $20,620
Here's a pic of this poor fellow in the paddock before his fatal race today ... Click on the pic to see him better ...
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Also lost in the last race today at Santa Anita ... Notbyemyrules ...
A 4 year old filly trained by Daniel Dunham ... Dunham's 2nd fatality in 2 days ... Both in the last race at Santa Anita ... Very tragic ... :'(
He had 3 career races before today ... The beyers were 19, 8 and 0 ... in that order ... Should this poor girl have even been on the track? Makes me wonder ...
May she rest in peace ...
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 4
•Firsts: 0
•Seconds: 0
•Thirds: 0
•Earnings: $1,000
Here is a pic of her from the paddock before her tragic ending today ... She was gorgeous ... Click on the pic to see her better ...
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Dunham's other loss, from yesterday at Santa Anita ... was Russian Silk ...
Her breakdown was particularly graphic, I'll not describe it here ... just suffice to say it was heartbreaking(but then again, aren't they all) ...
She was a 3 year old filly in just her 2nd career start ...
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 2
•Firsts: 0
•Seconds: 0
•Thirds: 0
•Earnings: $500
Here she was in the paddock before her final race yesterday ... Click on her pic to see her better ...
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What the heck is going on out there? Earthquake, aftershocks and horses being lost? Not good at all.
R. I. P. for those we have lost lately.
Quote from: The Tin Man on March 30, 2014, 08:57:47 PM
Dunham's other loss, from yesterday at Santa Anita ... was Russian Silk ...
Her breakdown was particularly graphic, I'll not describe it here ... just suffice to say it was heartbreaking(but then again, aren't they all) ...
She was a 3 year old filly in just her 2nd career start ...
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 2
•Firsts: 0
•Seconds: 0
•Thirds: 0
•Earnings: $500
Here she was in the paddock before her final race yesterday ... Click on her pic to see her better ...
Here's a new, and I think, better pic that I found of Russian Silk in the paddock before her last race last Saturday ...
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Probably the best picture that I have on file of Russian Silk ... From February 8th this year ...
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And here's a really good pic of her beautiful face ... Also from February 8th this year ...
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Quote from: The Tin Man on March 30, 2014, 08:38:25 PM
Rest in peace to Causewere Gamblers ... lost today at Santa Anita ... Race 3 ...
He was a 4 year old colt trained by Caesar Dominguez ... Who has last raced on August 16, 2012 until coming back to the track on January 26, 2014 ... THIS month he was making his 3rd start in 22 days ... dying in that start today ...
I think that's a little too much activity for a horse coming off of a 17 month layoff, personally ...
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 6
•Firsts: 1
•Seconds: 0
•Thirds: 0
•Earnings: $20,620
Here's a pic of this poor fellow in the paddock before his fatal race today ... Click on the pic to see him better ...
I hate it when people unretire horses, to see whether they can either squeeze a few more dollars out of them, or in the hope that some good hearted person with deep pockets is there to rescue the horse from its current owners and trainers.
There's too much death and bad news in this sport lately. Santa Anita seems to single-handedly account for several fatalities per week these days, and that's just the ones we know about.
RIP Causewere Gamblers, Russian Silk, Notbyemyrules, and Vagabond Shoes.
La Jolla Cove who lost his life in the 2nd race at Santa Anita last Sunday ... He went wrong crossing the dirt on the 6 1/2 downhill turf course and became hobbled and dumped his jockey(Maldonado) was subsequently vanned off and ultimately euthanized due to fractured sesamoid in his left front. :(
It was his debut start. He was a $275,000 purchase and ran for Ron Ellis.
Not the greatest pic, but it's the best one I have ... (Click on it to make it bigger) ...
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Granny Calling lost her life at Santa Anita last Friday ... She was a 5 year old mare running for G. F. Almeida ...
While she usually had decent spacing between her races ... Her fatal race was her 3rd race in a month. :(
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 24
•Firsts: 3
•Seconds: 4
•Thirds: 2
•Earnings: $95,477
Here is a pic of her from January this year ... Click the pic to make it bigger.
Hotradamus lost his life at Santa Anita last Thursday in an Allowance/Optional Claiming race ... He was a 6 year old gelding running for Mike Pender ... He ran his entire career on the SoCal circuit ...
He was a son of Unusual Heat ... Wish I had a better pic of him ... (Click On The Pic To Make Him Bigger)
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 20
•Firsts: 2
•Seconds: 2
•Thirds: 4
•Earnings: $149,082
Thank you Tinny - for remembering these wonderful animals and for all the pictures -
May they Rest Well -
Quote from: Dusty on May 08, 2014, 09:28:12 PM
Thank you Tinny - for remembering these wonderful animals and for all the pictures -
May they Rest Well -
You're welcome Dusty ... And thanks for commenting. I was beginning to wonder if anyone was even noticing the homages to them here ... :(
Good to know someone is looking.
Gameboy Luke broke down in the 4th race at Santa Anita - RIP buddy - 3 year old by Zensational - sad
Quote from: Dusty on May 10, 2014, 06:39:25 PM
Gameboy Luke broke down in the 4th race at Santa Anita - RIP buddy - 3 year old by Zensational - sad
Luke's breakdown was particularly graphic ... Very demoralizing to see ...
He was a pretty solid horse who seemed to be on the upswing. Damn shame to lose him or any of the kids ...
He always impressed in the paddock and post parade. He was quite the looker. I've attached a few pics of him ... Click on them to make them bigger ...
This is him leaving the track after his prior race to his fateful one. The pic is from March 22nd.
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 5
•Firsts: 0
•Seconds: 0
•Thirds: 1
•Earnings: $13,490[attachment deleted by admin]
Luke leaving the track on March 8th ...
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Luke leaving the paddock on March 8th ...
Luke leaving the track after his debut race at Hollywood Park on November 24, 2013 ...
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Vicki Victoria lost her life last Thursday or Friday on the training track at Santa Anita after her workout. Apparently suffering a fatal heart attack ...
I remember seeing her 1st race as a 2 year old at Hollywood Park. She was ALWAYS a tough, gritty runner who always gave her all ... She also had a VERY nice record ... Finishing in the trifecta in 14 of 19 career starts ...
She was set to run in an Allowance/Optional Claiming race at SA this coming weekend after her very impressive win last out.
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 19
•Firsts: 4
•Seconds: 6
•Thirds: 4
•Earnings: $201,580
Here is a pic of her leaving the track after her win in her last race at SA on April 27th ...
Vicki Victoria in the paddock before her last race on April 27th ... She usually wore blinkers ...
Nice frontal of her pretty face while leaving the track on February 1st of this year ... A 2nd place finish ...
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Quote from: The Tin Man on May 12, 2014, 07:18:57 PM
Vicki Victoria lost her life last Thursday or Friday on the training track at Santa Anita after her workout. Apparently suffering a fatal heart attack ...
I remember seeing her 1st race as a 2 year old at Hollywood Park. She was ALWAYS a tough, gritty runner who always gave her all ... She also had a VERY nice record ... Finishing in the trifecta in 14 of 19 career starts ...
She was set to run in an Allowance/Optional Claiming race at SA this coming weekend after her very impressive win last out.
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 19
•Firsts: 4
•Seconds: 6
•Thirds: 4
•Earnings: $201,580
Here is a pic of her leaving the track after her win in her last race at SA on April 27th ...
This one hurts (A LOT) REST IN PEACE - What a shock
Quote from: Dusty on May 13, 2014, 07:00:01 PM
This one hurts (A LOT) REST IN PEACE - What a shock
Sorry Dusty ... :(
Did you follow her?
Quote from: The Tin Man on May 14, 2014, 07:42:45 AM
Sorry Dusty ... :(
Did you follow her?
I did... she had heart!
Quote from: Dusty on May 14, 2014, 07:34:21 PM
I did... she had heart!
That she did ... Very gritty girl.
A friend of mine owned her. They had high hopes for her.
Glad to know you appreciated her efforts. Sometimes I wonder if some of them even had fans, as they give their lives.
After failing to fire in the 2nd race at Santa Anita today(Very unusual for him) ... On the way back ... Big Note planted his feet ... refused to move ... then kneeled down in front of where I was standing(having taken a pic of him instants before) ... then died ...
VERY heartwrenching to see as he was truly one of my favorites.
Evidently he had a cardiac event ... He just kneeled down on all 4 knees, as they hosed him down and then green-screened and injected him ...
Something I won't forget ... I was hoping it was just that he was over-heated and that he'd be ok ... :-X
This guy came from Europe ... dropped down the claiming ranks here ... worked himself back up the ranks ... and was in an Allowance/Optional Claiming race today ... He'd hit the Super 14 of 16 races in SoCal ... and the exacta 10 of 16 here ...
He was a true beauty and as honest a horse as you could ever want ... gave his all every time out ...
He will truly be missed. He was a credit to the game and honestly, truly, one of my very favorites out here ... a TRUE REAL racehorse.
It was a horrible event seeing him go like that ... one I won't ever be forgetting.
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 28
•Firsts: 6
•Seconds: 8
•Thirds: 1
•Earnings: $153,644
Of the pics I have, this one captures his true beauty and magnificence best ... (Click on it to make it bigger)
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Here is a pic of Big Note before his prior win on April 6th ...
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Quote from: The Tin Man on May 24, 2014, 09:11:26 PM
After failing to fire in the 2nd race at Santa Anita today(Very unusual for him) ... On the way back ... Big Note planted his feet ... refused to move ... then kneeled down in front of where I was standing(having taken a pic of him instants before) ... then died ...
VERY heartwrenching to see as he was truly one of my favorites.
Evidently he had a cardiac event ... He just kneeled down on all 4 knees, as they hosed him down and then green-screened and injected him ...
Something I won't forget ... I was hoping it was just that he was over-heated and that he'd be ok ... :-X
This guy came from Europe ... dropped down the claiming ranks here ... worked himself back up the ranks ... and was in an Allowance/Optional Claiming race today ... He'd hit the Super 14 of 16 races in SoCal ... and the exacta 10 of 16 here ...
He was a true beauty and as honest a horse as you could ever want ... gave his all every time out ...
He will truly be missed. He was a credit to the game and honestly, truly, one of my very favorites out here ... a TRUE REAL racehorse.
It was a horrible event seeing him go like that ... one I won't ever be forgetting.
Career Statistics:
•Starts: 28
•Firsts: 6
•Seconds: 8
•Thirds: 1
•Earnings: $153,644
Of the pics I have, this one captures his true beauty and magnificence best ... (Click on it to make it bigger)
I am so very sorry you had to witness Big Note's agony, TTM. He was a very handsome horse who always gave his best.
Quote from: Catalina on May 25, 2014, 04:36:00 AM
I am so very sorry you had to witness Big Note's agony, TTM. He was a very handsome horse who always gave his best.
That he was Catalina ... and thank you for taking the time to read of him ... and thanks for the condolences ... much appreciated ...
That must have been awful to see that happening right in front of you. I have seen horses break down at a distance, and come undone, can only imagine how awful this must have been. Sorry about that. May he R. I. P.
From Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue:
We received devastating news this evening from adopter Gay Talmey that she had to humanely euthanize Luis's Especial last night. Louie had suffered a mercifully brief but serious illness, involving seizures and neurological problems likely caused by a migrating tumor. Gay adopted Louie from us in 2009; he was rescued at auction on Kentucky Derby Day of that year. We are so sorry for Gay. May our loveliest boy Louie, a.k.a. "Mr. Special", rest in peace.
Rest in Peace Old Friend - condolences to Gay and all those who grew to love Louie
Quote from: Dusty on January 24, 2015, 06:37:16 PM
From Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue:
We received devastating news this evening from adopter Gay Talmey that she had to humanely euthanize Luis's Especial last night. Louie had suffered a mercifully brief but serious illness, involving seizures and neurological problems likely caused by a migrating tumor. Gay adopted Louie from us in 2009; he was rescued at auction on Kentucky Derby Day of that year. We are so sorry for Gay. May our loveliest boy Louie, a.k.a. "Mr. Special", rest in peace.
Rest in Peace Old Friend - condolences to Gay and all those who grew to love Louie
Oh, nooooo.... He seemed like such a delightful personality, and I was elated when SCTB was able to find him a safe haven. Godspeed Luis's Especial, you will be remembered.
http://www.paulickreport.com/features/ottb-showcase/ottb-showcase-luiss-especial-a-k-a-louie/ (http://www.paulickreport.com/features/ottb-showcase/ottb-showcase-luiss-especial-a-k-a-louie/)
Quote from: Catalina on January 25, 2015, 11:19:09 AM
Oh, nooooo.... He seemed like such a delightful personality, and I was elated when SCTB was able to find him a safe haven. Godspeed Luis's Especial, you will be remembered.
http://www.paulickreport.com/features/ottb-showcase/ottb-showcase-luiss-especial-a-k-a-louie/ (http://www.paulickreport.com/features/ottb-showcase/ottb-showcase-luiss-especial-a-k-a-louie/)
Thank you so much for that link - he really was a Mr Special -
I used to have a few more photos of him, and will post them if I happen to find them. Alas, at least two computer crashes ago...
Chattel, a runner in the Ky Downs Juv Turf Sprint, did not survive it. He was knocked down by an uncontrolled horse and suffered a shoulder fracture. It was not repairable. He was euthanized on track.