Sunday, November 23, 2008
An update on 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
If you are interested please email me for details.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Ace Celebrations (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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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. 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Royal Beacon (GB)
Dubai races - Nad Al Sheba racetrack, Dubal Stakes Turf race, 1600m
Pulled up after faltering at the 1300m mark, fractued pelvis, euthanised on track, 2nd of February, 2006.
Grande Cham (AUS)
Singapore races
Lead the field round the turn into the home straight, but broke down at the 500m mark and was eased up, suffered severe rupture of ligaments in near fore leg, euthanised 13th of March 2005.
Adiemus (GB)
Dubai races - Nad Al Sheba racetrack
Faltered at the 700m mark and pulled up by jockey, fractured off fore knee, euthanised on track 11th of March 2004.
Black Talent
Singapore races
Fractured off hind leg at the same race meeting as Lim's Channel (AUS) euthanised 14 th of January 2007.
Rubels Power (AUS)
Singapore races - Turf
Fell mid race and was found to have fractured near shoulder, euthanised as a result of injuries, 8th of August 2004.
On Ahead (AUS)
Singapore races - Turf
Fell in class 4 handicap race at the 1200m mark, fractured foreleg and euthanised on track, 15th of September 2006.
Eastwind (NZ)
Singapore races
A 2yo winner in New Zealand, Eastwind continued his racing career in Singapore, however, he broke down with a fractured off fore sesamoid mid race and was euthanised, 12th of March, 2005.
Cedarberg (UAE)
Dubai races - Nad Al Sheba racetrack
Owned by the Godolphin stables, and a multiple group placegetter, he faltered midrace, and fractured near side shoulder, euthanised on track, 26th of January 2006, Dubai.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Horses: Alphabetical List
Absolute Champion (AUS) 2008
Absolute Pair (AUS) 2007
Adiemus (GB) 2004
Agnes Ark (JPN) 2007
Akona Matata (USA) 2008
Always Happy 2007
Always Special (NZ) 2004
Angels R Watching (USA) 2003
Big Jag (USA) 2001
Big Power (NZ) 2008
Bonus Issue (AUS) 2007
Bowmans Crossing (IRE) 2007
Black Talent, 2007
Brave General (NZ) 2007
Brave Nature (NZ) 2008
Captain Bunny (NZ) 2008
Cedarberg (UAE) 2006
Cheska (AUS) 2008
Drink to Glory (AUS) 2007
Eastern Lodge (AUS) 2006
Eastwind (NZ) 2005
Eightfold Maze (AUS) 2007
Energy (AUS) 2006
Fifty Fifty (NZ) 2008
Forbidden City 2007
Fortune Wheel (NZ) 2008
General Speedee (AUS) 2008
Get Right Thing (AUS) 2007
Globe River 2008
Golden Well 2007
Grande Cham (AUS) 2005
Green in Blue (IRE) 2007
Harbour Master (FR) 1998
Hello and Goodbye (NZ) 2005
Junction Line (GB) 2008
Kingside (NZ) 2007
Ladies First (AUS) 2006
Lamdscape Master (AUS), 2008
Lilando (AUS) 2006
Lims Channel (AUS) 2007
Lims Charge (NZ) 2008
Lucky Bo Bo (AUS) 2007
Macau Wonderful (NZ) 2006
Madame Divine (AUS) 2006
Majesticardo (NZ) 2007
Meiner Brooke 2004
Much Better (NZ) 2007
Munson (AUS) 2007
My Bobo (AUS) 2007
Natural Blitz (AUS) 2008
On Ahead (AUS), 2006
Prideoftheorient (AUS), 2008
Propellor (IRE) 2008
Rebel Rebel (IRE) 2007
Royal Beacon (GB), 2006
Royal Delight (AUS) 2008
Royale Arena (NZ) 2004
Rubels Power (AUS), 2004
Ruy Lopez (NZ) 2007
Second Aveune (NZ) 2008
Slam Dump (AUS) 2008
Socrates (NZ) 2008
Special Times (NZ) 2007
Speedy Moment (SING), 2007
Star over the Bay (USA) 2005
Strategy (AUS) 2006
Sunrise 2007
Supreme Good (AUS) 2008
Tactic King (NZ) 2008
Tayseer 2001
Thinktank (NZ) 2007
Time Race (NZ) 2007
Top Fire 2007
Tribal Ghost (AUS) 2008
Tycoon (GB) 2005
Windicator 2007
Winning Kev (NZ) 2007
Yamakawi (NZ) 2007
Yek Ok (NZ) 2008
Supreme Good (AUS)
Australian name – Hebangs (AUS)
Macau races
Last start winner who fractured near fore fetlock at the 600m corner, euthanized on track 23rd of February 2008.
Royal Delight (AUS)
Trainer: Caspar Fownes in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong - Sha Tin, trackwork
Australian bred horse formerly named War of the Worlds in Australia, where he was undefeated in 3 starts, one at Stakes level. Relocated and renamed in Hong Kong, he won the Premier Bowl, setting a course record. Royal Delight then went on to place 3rd in the Hong Kong sprint. He broke down in trackwork at Sha Tin on the 15th of January, 2008, and was sadly euthanized. His leg was broken in three places.
Akona Matata (USA)
Trainer: Doug Watson
Owner: Sh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
Dubai - Nad Al Sheba Racecourse 14/2/2008
Well bred colt, ran 7th, then on pulling up injured left fore fetlock, and was transported to local Equine Hospital for further assessment. His status is currently unknown.
Junction Line (GB)
Dubai - Nad Al Sheba Races
Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed al Maktoum
Collapsed after passing the post, I am not 100% sure if this horse died. For this reason, I will mark him status unknown.
Cheska (AUS)
Macau Races
Broke down, fractured off side knee at the 150m mark, euthanized 19th of January 2008.
Slam Dump (AUS)
Australian name – Endless Odyssey (AUS)
Macau Races
Broke down at the 600m mark with a fractured near hind pastern, euthanized 13th of January 2008.
Globe River
Trainer: P F Yiu , Owner: Siu Chak Wai
Hong Kong races – Sha Tin Class 5 1400m race
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Broke down at 300m mark in left front fetlock, his leg was fractured and he was later euthanased, 12th of January 2008.
Fifty Fifty (NZ)
Hong Kong - Sha Tin
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Bolted behind the barriers before the start of the race, collided heavily with a lead horse and suffered serious injury. He was later euthanased, 6th of January, 2008.
Tribal Ghost (AUS)
Singapore Races
Eased up just before the post with a serious injury to off hind leg, this former Australian gelding was euthanized on track.
Big Power (NZ)
New Zealand name – Craftsman (NZ)
Singapore races
Broke down at the 700m mark and was eased up, found to have a fractured near foreleg. His status is currently unknown.
Green in Blue (IRE)
Bay gelding 2000 - 23/12/2007 ? by Khayasi (IRE) ex Sea Mistress (IRE)
Hong Kong races Photo~
Trainer: S. Woods
Owner: Mak Yun Chak
Broke down at 1500m mark at Sha Tin, and eased out of the race, 23rd of December 2007. He was taken away for further assessment, and his status is currently unknown.
Agnes Ark (JPN)
11/18/2007, Mile Championship Stakes (JPN-1) (turf), Kyoto Japan
Finished a close fourth but pulled up past the wire with a fracture and was euthanized. His fourth major race this autumn.
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Time Race (NZ)
Macau races
Former New Zealand galloper, broke down at 500m mark in off fore leg, euthanized on track 26th of October 2007.
Much Better (NZ)
Macau races
Gelding imported from New Zealand, broke down in off fore leg at the 800m mark, euthansied 26th of October 2007.
Ruy Lopez (NZ)
Singapore sand track
Last start winner, broke down in near for cannon and dislodged rider, euthanized as a result of injuries sustained 14th of September, 2007.
Get Right Thing (AUS)
Australian name – Hiawatha (AUS)
Macau races
Former Australian galloper, crashed through the running rail mid-race, suffered severe lacerations to neck and body and he died on the scene 3rd of September, 2007.
Winning Kev (NZ)
New Zealand name - Rodger Fox (NZ)
Macau races
This former New Zealand gelding was pulled up in the home straight, and was found to have fractured both sesamoids, he was euthanized due to his injuries 31st of August 2007.
Sunrise
Singapore races
17/8/2007 sand track
Broke down with fractured off fore leg, pulled up and euthanized 17th of August 2007.
Bonus Issue (AUS)
Macau races
Broke down mid race, fractured both sesamoids, euthanized on track 17th of August, 2007.
Munson (AUS)
Australian name - Winestock (AUS)
Macau races
Pulled up lame after running 2nd in the race, was found to have fractured both sesamoids and was subsequentially euthanized, 11th of August 2007.
Absolute Pair (AUS)
Australian Name - Plate Breaker (AUS)
Macau races
Fractured near fore fetlock in running, was pulled up and euthanized 3rd of August 2007.
Star over the Bay (USA)
Friday, February 29, 2008
Rebel Rebel (IRE)
Bay horse 2002-4/2007, by Rovoque (IRE) (Fairy King) ex French Quarter (IRE)
Hong Kong Mile (G1), Sha Tin
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REBEL REBEL (IRE) sustained a condylar fracture to his right front cannon bone when eighth in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin on December 10, 2006. He was finally euthanized in April 2007 after failing to recover.
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Bowmans Crossing (IRE)
Lucky Bo Bo (AUS)
Australian name - Fastbreak (AUS)
Macau races
After passing the post, broke through the barrier and fell, fracturing his off hind leg, euthansied on track 30th of March 2007.
Hello and Goodbye (NZ)
Trainer: Bruce Marsh
SINGAPORE Derby hero Hello And Goodbye tragically broke down at the completion of a track gallop at Kranji on and had to be put down, Sept 2005.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Always Happy
Hong Kong races - Sha Tin
Broke foreleg during an 1800m dirt race at Sha Tin and was euthanized, 10th March 2007.
Windicator
Bay gelding 2003 - 14/2/2007 by Monashee Mountain (USA) ex Zoya (IRE)
Hong Kong - Sha Tin Photo~
Collapsed and died after placing in Hong Kong 14th of February, 2007.
Top Fire
15/4/2007
Macau races
Broke down in off fore fetlock, fell and was euthanized 15th of April 2007.
Forbidden City
Singapore races - Strathayr turf
Reared behind the barriers, threw rider, galloped off and fell, fractured off fore fetlock and was euthanized, 1st of April 2007.
Brave General (NZ)
Chestnut gelding 1998 – 3/3/2007 by Volksraad (GB) ex Cricceith (GB)
Macau races Pulled up lame after running 10th, and was found to have suffered a serious injury to near fore fetlock, euthanized 3rd of March 2007.
Drink to Glory (AUS)
Macau races
Slipped behind at the 600m mark, fractured shoulder and fell, euthanized as a result 2nd of March, 2007.
Yamakawi (NZ)
New Zealand name - Scudamore (NZ)
Singapore Races – Strathayr Turf
Broke down near the 800m mark, eased down and euthanized, suffered a broken off fore pastern, 23rd February 2007.
My Bobo (AUS)
Australian name - Red Penta (AUS)
Macau races
Broke down in off fore cannon and fell, euthanized on track 27th of January 2007
Thinktank (NZ)
Macau races
Broke down, fracturing near fore cannon and sesamoid at the 1000m mark, euthanized 21st of January 2007.
Lim’s Channel (AUS)
Singapore Races – Sand Track
Ran third, but broke down after the finish post, fractured off fore leg, euthanized 14th January 2007.
Golden Well
Missing information for this horse ?
Macau races
Broke down with fracture of off fore sesamoid at the 600m mark, euthanized 13th of January 2007.
Eightfold Maze (AUS)
Australian name - King of the Desert (AUS)
Macau Races
Broke down in near fore fetlock at the 700m mark, euthanized 12th of January 2007.
Ladies First (AUS)
Australian name – Dante’s Miss
Perak races, Singapore
Broke down passing the 400m mark, was eased down and after euthanized, 19th November 2006.
Majesticardo (NZ)
Singapore Races – Strathayr Turf
Multiple winner who broke down and fell mid-race, found to have fractured his off fore leg, and was euthanized, 7th January 2007.
Tycoon (GB)
Dubai races
Broke down at the 200m mark in the UAE Abu Dhabi Championship, euthansied on track, 10th April 2005.
Always Special (NZ)
Penang races, Singapore
Collapsed and died during race in Singapore, Sprint Trophy Meeting 5th September 2004.
Royale Arena (NZ)
Penang races, Singapore
Finished unplaced, found to have fractured near fore sesamoid during race and was euthanized, 4th September 2004.
Big Jag (USA)
Dubai races
World class sprinter and multiple group winner who fractured a sesamoid in a race in Dubai on February 28th 2001. He fought to survive but was euthanized after 7 months, on the 27th Sept 2001.
His impressive record stated 30 starts for 13 wins 5 seconds 3 thirds.
Tayseer
Dubai – Trackwork at Nad El Sheba
Group 2 placed galloper who fractured a pastern during a morning gallop at Nad El Sheba racetrack, Dubai, and was euthanized 21st March 2001. He was training in preparation for the $2million Dubai Golden Shaheen.
Strategy (AUS)
Macau Races
Broke down after the winning post after running 7th, euthanised 25th of November 2006.
Energy (AUS)
Australian name - Power Vision (AUS)
Macau Races
Fractured near fore fetlock at the 300m mark, euthanized 22nd of October, 2006.
Eastern Lodge (AUS)
Macau Races
Fractured near fore sesamoid bone at the 700m mark, and euthansied at the track, 22nd of October 2006.
Madame Divine (AUS)
Macau Races
Faltered on the home straight and was eased up, found to have fracture near sesamoid bone and euthansied, 15th of July 2006.
Lilando (AUS)
Macau Races
Collapsed and died right before the finish line, 24th of June 2006.
Macau Wonderful (NZ)
Macau races
Clipped heels and fell, fracturing off hind leg, and he was euthanized as a result 27th of May 2006.
Meiner Brooke
Broke down in the straight, only 200m from the finish and was euthanized, Gr 1 Nippon Derby, Japan.
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Harbour Master (FR)
Sha Tin Races
Suffered tendon injuries to left leg when rival Winning Scene collided with him, and he was euthanized.
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