Sunday, November 23, 2008

An update on Natural Blitz (AUS)

Natural Blitz (AUS)
Brown gelding 2000 - 12/5/2008 by Maroof ex Miiharo (NZ)
Owner: Lam Yin Kee
Trainer: D Cruz
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Hong Kong ~ Sha Tin
Champion Macau sprinter and Hong Kong Group 1 winner, former Australian racehorse Natural Blitz reportedly broke down right on the post at Sha Tin, 12th of May 2008.

Update 24/11/2008 - Unbelievebly, it has taken 6 months to discover that Natural Blitz did indeed fracture his leg and was put down back in May when he broke down. Thanks to Kate and Rebecca for helping to track down this information which certainly hasn't been easy to get.RIP Natural Blitz.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Golden Fortune (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2002 - 16/8/2008, by Kings Best (USA) ex Wild Applause (IRE)
Macau Races ~ 1300m Handicap
Australian bred gelding Golden Fortune (AUS) broke down at the 600m mark and was pulled up, he fractured his off fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, 16th of August 2008.

Alibaba (AUS)

Bay gelding 1997 - 26/8/2008, by Rory's Jester (AUS) ex Plush Princess (AUS)
Macau Races
11 year old gelding Alibaba (AUS) was unable to avoid a fallen horse and was brought down, he suffered a fractured near shoulder and was euthanased on track, Macau 26th of August, 2008.

Analyst (AUS)

Gelding, 1998 - 30/8/2008, by Deputy Govenor ex ????
Macau Races - 1800m, Turf
10 year old Australian galloper Analyst (AUS) broke down at the 600m mark, he suffered a fractured off fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, 30th of August, 2008.

Sagittarius (NZ)

Bay gelding 2001 - 21/9/2008 ??, by O'Reilly (NZ) ex Enthral (NZ)
Status Unknown
Trainer: Steven Harold Burridge
Singapore Races
Sagittaruis (NZ) broke down on the home turn and was eased out of the race, he suffered a fractured near fore cannon bone, 21st of September 2008. His status is currently unknown.

Fat Boy (AUS)

2000 - 24/8/2008, by ????
Singapore Races
Australian bred Fat Boy (AUS) broke down at the 400m mark and was pulled up by his jockey, he suffered a fractured off fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, Singapore 24th of August, 2008.

Breadwinner (AUS)

Brown Colt 2004 - 3/8/2008, by El Moxie (USA) ex Edgecliff (NZ)
Status Unknown
Singapore Races ~ 3/8/2008
Australian bred colt Breadwinner (AUS) suffered a condylar fracture of his off fore fetlock during running on the 3rd of August 2008. His status is currently unknown.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Looking for interest in taking over the Asia, New Zealand and South African memorials

Due to a lack of time lately and in the coming future Im looking for someone to taken on the job of managing the Racehorse Memorials for New Zealand, Asia and South Africa. You must be willing to commit, and keep these memorials up to date, I do not want them to be allowed to fall into disrepair!

If you are interested please email me for details.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Ace Celebrations (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 2002 - 2/8/2008, by BAHHARE (USA) ex OLIVAIN (NZ)
Trainer: LAURIE KEVIN LAXON
Owners: ACE STABLE
Singapore
New Zealand bred gelding Ace Celebrations (NZ) fell near the 600m mark in race 8, he suffered a fractured off fore leg and was euthanased on track. Go For Gold (NZ) was also brought down, but escaped unharmed, 2nd August 2008.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Mighty Rajah (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2002 - 13/7/2008, by Esperero (USA) ex Turbo (AUS)
Singapore 1200m Class 4
Mighty Rajah (AUS) broke down at the 300m mark in the straight and was pulled up, he fractured his near fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, 13th of July 2008.

New Good Hope (MAC)

Macau Races 18/7/2008
New Good Hope broke down rounding the home turn, he was pulled up by his jockey and euthanased on track, 18th of July 2008.

Ka Ka Win (MAC)

Gelding, 2001 - 19/7/2008, by Kings Theatre (IRE) ex Chalet Girl
Macau Races
Broke down badly at the 600m mark and eased out of the race, due to the severity of his injuries Ka Ka Win (MAC) was euthanased on track, 19th of July 2008.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Second Avenue (NZ)

Bay gelding 2004 -1/6/2008, by Danske (NZ) ex Witch Partner (NZ)
Trainer: Charles Leck Tin Hong
Owners: Avenue Stables
Singapore ~ 3yo Maiden Plate 1200m
New Zealand bred 3 year old Second Avenue, in his first and only start broke down at the 200m mark and was pulled out of the race. He suffered a fractired off fore fetlock and was euthanased on track, 1st of June 2008.

Captain Bunny (NZ)

Bay gelding 2000 - 4/5/2008, by Senor Pete (USA) ex Chiming In (GB)
Hong Kong ~ Sha Tin
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New Zealand bred galloper Captain Bunny broke down in running, he was later euthanased as a result of injuries sustained, 4th of May 2008.

General Speedee (AUS)

Chestnut gelding 2002 - 1/6/2008, by General Nediym (AUS) ex Newton Hills
Trainer: Y S Tsui
Owners: Beatricor Syndicators
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Sha Tin ~ Class 5 1200m
Australian bred gelding General Speedee broke down at the 500m mark, and was eased out of the race. He was transported off the track, and euthanased, 1st of June 2008.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Tactic King (NZ)

Bay horse 2001 - 18/5/2008, by Zabeel (NZ) ex Afleet Floozie (USA)
Trainer: K Lo
Owners: Mr & Mrs Allen Shi Lop Tak
Hong Kong ~ Sha Tin 18/5/2008
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New Zealand bred Tactic King broke down badly at the 1400m mark at Sha Tin and was eased out of the race by his jockey. He was transported away, and later euthanased, 18th of May 2008.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Absolute Champion (AUS)

Brown gelding 2001 - 18/5/2008, by Marauding (NZ) ex Beauty Belle (AUS)
Trainer: David Hall
Owners: Mr & Mrs Wong Ming Chak
Singapore ~
KrisFlyer International Sprint Group 1
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Photo and article
Photo of Absolute Champion in trackwork the day before his death
I woke this morning to some great news (takeovers win) followed shortly by some very sad news....
In a sad aftermath to brilliant Australian sprinter Takeover Targets win, former aussie galloper Absolute Champion broke down last night in the Gr1 KrisFlyer, fracturing his off fore fetlock shortly after the start. He raced in Australia in the stables of Warwick Farm trainer Steve Englebrecht as a two-year-old under the name of Genius And Evil before being sold to Hong Kong, where he has taken on the world.
He will be sadly missed.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Yes Ok (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 17/5/2008, by Daggers Drawn (USA) ex Wesure Leica (NZ)
Macau Races
New Zealand bred gelding Yes OK broke down at the 500m mark, and was eased out of the race. He suffered a fractured near fore fetlock and was euthanased, 17th of May 2008.

Natural Blitz (AUS)

Brown gelding 2000 - 12/5/2008 by Maroof ex Miiharo (NZ)
Owner: Lam Yin Kee
Trainer: D Cruz
Photo~ Photo 2
Hong Kong ~ Sha Tin
Champion Macau sprinter and Hong Kong Group 1 winner, former Australian racehorse Natural Blitz reportedly broke down right on the post at Sha Tin, 12th of May 2008. His staus is currently unknown.
Please drop me a line if you can shed any light on this champion gallopers status.

Update 24/11/2008 - Unbelievebly, it has taken 6 months to discover that Natural Blitz did indeed fracture his leg and was put down back in May when he broke down. Thanks to Kate and Rebecca for helping to track down this information which certainly hasn't been easy to get.
RIP Natural Blitz.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Lim's Charge (NZ)

Bay gelding 2002 - 4/5/2008, by Carnegie (IRE) ex Straight Cut Jeans (NZ)
Singapore ~ Class 4
New Zealand bred gelding, broke down at the 500m mark, dislodging the jockey. He was diagnosed with a broken off foreleg and euthanased at the track, 4th of May, 2008.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Brave Nature (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 2002 - 18/4/2008, by Exploding Prospect (USA) ex La Friandise (NZ)
Trainer: ?
Owners: ?
Macau races
New Zealand bred galloper Brave Nature was eased out of the race from about the 200 metres and was found to be severely lame in the off foreleg. Jockey R Silvera was warned that under similar circumstances he should dismount from his horse and lead it back. His status is current unknown, Macau 18th of April 2008.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Prideoftheorient (AUS)

Bay gelding 2003 - 9/4/2008, by King Cugat ex Reverse Charge
Trainer: S Woods
Owners: Tommy Tam Hok Lam
Hong Kong - Happy Valley - 1800m Class 4
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Australian bred gelding Prideoftheorient broke down at the 100m turn and was eased up with a serious injury, he was later euthanased, 9th of April 2008.

Socrates (NZ)

Bay gelding 2001 - 6/4/2008, by Zabeel (NZ) ex Oh Sister (AUS)
Trainer: ?
Sha Tin ~ 1800m Class 2
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New Zealand bred gelding Socrates broke down at the 600m mark in Hong Kong, he fractured his hind leg and was later euthanased, 6th of April 2008.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Special Times (NZ)

Bay Horse 2001 - 1/7/2007, by Shinko King (IRE) ex Celine Dion (NZ)
Singapore Racetrack ~ Class 3 Handicap 1800m
Broke down only 400m into the race, this colt suffered a fractured off fore cannonbone and was euthanased, Singapore 1st July 2007.

Speedy Moment (SING)

Gelding, 1997 - 25/11/2007, by Be My Guest (USA) ex Dounya
Perak Racetrack
Broke down at the 600m and fell, Diamond Ferry fell over the top but was OK. Speedy Moment fractured his off fore cannonbone and was etuhanased, Perak, Singapore, 25th November 2007.

Kingside (NZ)

Chestnut Horse 2000 - 25/11/2007, by Kaapstad (NZ) ex Madame Faubourg (NZ)
Perak Racetrack 1600m Turf
Broke down near the wire, fractured near hind pastern and was euthanased on track, Perak, Singapore 25th November 2007.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Propellor (IRE)

Chestnut colt 2002 - 19/3/2008, by Pivotal ex Clunie
Trainer: T. W. Leung
Owners: Matthew Law Ka Ming
Hong Kong ~ Happy Valley racetrack, 1200m turf race
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Ran 6th, but broke down just before the finish line, fractured sesamoids in the run. He was later euthanased, 19th of March 2008.

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Landscape Master (AUS)

1999 - 7/3/2008, by Spicy Fact ex ????
Macau Races
Broke down at the 350m mark, dislodging jockey. Suffered a fractured off fore cannonbone and he was euthanised on the track, Macau 7th of Marcg 2008.

Fortune Wheel (NZ)

Chestnut gelding 2003 - 5/3/2008, by Elnadim (USA) ex Ruby Turner (NZ)
Hong Kong races - Sha Tin
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Fortune Wheel (NZ) broke down mid race at the 250m mark, he was eased down and vanned off. He was later euthanased, Hong Kong 5th of March 2008.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Angels R Watching (USA)

Bay filly 2000 - 20/2/2003, by Star De Naskra (USA) ex Avide (USA)
Dubai races - Nad Al Sheba racetrack
2yo filly who threw her jock before the race, galloped back to the saddling enclosure where she slipped over, fracturing her off fore leg and she was euthanised 20th of February 2003.