The filly Fasnacloich broke down in the 2nd, a 1-mile AOC on the turf and, per DRF's Privman, her injuries were so severe that she has been euthanized. Frack
There's an update for Big Book, which doesn't sound wonderful. Vets uncertain whether they can save Big Book Big Book, a three-time winner who was graded stakes-placed last year, remained under evaluation on Sunday, a day after sustaining sesamoid injuries in a workout at Del Mar. Trainer Tim Yakteen said veterinarians were assessing whether Big Book could undergo an operation and be saved as a broodmare. The rest of the article is behind the paywall: http://www.drf.com/news/preview/vets-uncertain-whether-they-can-save-big-book
Trying my best to follow the logic with regards to protests and unhappy people......Mr. Mandella thought it not safe to work his prize mare one day BUT IT WAS OKAY TO SEND HER OUT THE FOLLOWING MORNING EVEN THOUGH THE TRACK MANAGEMENT SAID WE DIDN"T TAKE ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION.
