Angels In Memorium, 2012

[my miss storm cat]

Playful Council, 2, at Del Mar today.

http://twitter.com/bradfree1

[Rileyoriley]

Curlin's Dam, Sherriff's Deputy, Dies
By Blood-Horse Staff
Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012 8:06 PM
Posted: Thursday, July 19, 2012 12:47 PM



Sherriff's Deputy, the dam of two-time Horse of the Year Curlin , has been euthanized at Issam Fares' Fares Farm near Lexington because of complications from laminitis. The daughter of Deputy Minister was 18.

Curlin, by Smart Strike , was Horse of the Year in 2007 and 2008. During his first Horse of the Year season, he won the Breeders' Cup Classic − Powered by Dodge (gr. I), the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I), and two other graded stakes. He finished second in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) and third in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and also was voted champion 3-year-old male.

In 2008, Curlin captured another Jockey Club Gold Cup, plus the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I), the Woodward Stakes (gr. I), and the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (UAE-I). He earned an Eclipse Award as champion older male and was a champion in Dubai.

Curlin, who ranks as North America's all-time leader with earnings of $10,501,800, stands at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky.

"Sherriff's Deputy has been a dear part of the Fares Farm family for 18 years, and she's responsible for some of our fondest memories," said Shannon White, general manager at Fares. "I'd like to thank farm manager Carrie Clark and veterinarians Laurie Metcalf, Christina Lu, and Raul Bras for their diligence and care in providing for a comfortable and productive life for Sherriff's Deputy.

"I have no doubt that Curlin got his grit and determination from this mare; her constitution and resolve were absolutely unparalleled," White added.

Bred by Fares Farm, Sherriff's Deputy is out of grade II winner Barbarika (by Bates Motel).

Sherriff's Deputy is the dam of two other winners. Her other foals include an unplaced 3-year-old full brother to Curlin named Deputy Striker and a Distorted Humor weanling filly. Sherriff's Deputy was not bred in 2012.



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[my miss storm cat]

INCT Horse Racing‏@ncthorseracing

Del Mar official confirms second fatality of meet this morning; Aka Karma during a workout for trainer Jeff Bonde

http://twitter.com/ncthorseracing/

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Track Open House ends with three horse deaths
July 18, 2012 at 6:22 pm by Dennis Yusko


Three horses had to be euthanized after suffering separate injuries in Steeplechase races held at Saratoga Race Course’s Open House event on Sunday.

“Autumn Riches” injured his knee in the first race; Twice the Price hurt her ankle in the second race; and Plattsburgh fell in the middle of the third race, according to Bill Gallo, director of racing for the National Steeplechase Association. All three horses had to be put down because of the injuries, he said.


http://blog.timesunion.com/saratogas...-horses/14662/

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Valsky Kauto, 3, at Stratford...
Society Venue, 7, at Southwell...
High Miswaki, 3, Yormouth...
Bring On the Judge, 9, Uttoxeter...
Schism, 4, Market Rasen...
Incitement, 4, Catterick Flat...

In Te Domine,3, at Belmont...
http://www.pedigreequery.com/in+te+domine

Zokarion, at Monmouth...
http://www.pedigreequery.com/zokarion

[Arletta]

Appetizing from Del Mar's 4th yesterday.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Arletta

Appetizing from Del Mar's 4th yesterday.

It's a strange and very nice thing being able to remove a name from this list!

Near fatality

Del Mar almost suffered its third fatality in the first three days of the meet when Appetizing, a 3-year-old filly, was vanned off after the fourth race on the turf course.

Track stewards initially reported the filly suffered broken sesamoids in her right front foreleg and was euthanized. They amended the report prior to the final race of Friday's card, saying the Barry Abrams-trained filly was alive and being examined by private veterinarians.

Abrams said late Friday night the filly suffered a suspensory (ligament) injury and would be able to come back in six months to race.

"The filly was dead tired and (jockey Chantal Sutherland) pulled her up too quick and she took a bad step," said Abrams. "The vets took X-rays, and there are no broken sesamoids. She doesn't have to be put down."

The daughter of Unusual Heat had earned $6,669 in her first two starts for owner Dyan Abrams.

Del Mar had one fatality during the races on Wednesday and another during morning training hours on Thursday.


http://www.nctimes.com/sports/equest...90d31a625.html

[Arletta]

Wow! That is great news!

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

It's a strange and very nice thing being able to remove a name from this list!

Near fatality

Del Mar almost suffered its third fatality in the first three days of the meet when Appetizing, a 3-year-old filly, was vanned off after the fourth race on the turf course.

Track stewards initially reported the filly suffered broken sesamoids in her right front foreleg and was euthanized. They amended the report prior to the final race of Friday's card, saying the Barry Abrams-trained filly was alive and being examined by private veterinarians.

Abrams said late Friday night the filly suffered a suspensory (ligament) injury and would be able to come back in six months to race.

"The filly was dead tired and (jockey Chantal Sutherland) pulled her up too quick and she took a bad step," said Abrams. "The vets took X-rays, and there are no broken sesamoids. She doesn't have to be put down."

The daughter of Unusual Heat had earned $6,669 in her first two starts for owner Dyan Abrams.

Del Mar had one fatality during the races on Wednesday and another during morning training hours on Thursday.


http://www.nctimes.com/sports/equest...90d31a625.html

Very strange, but so glad she is going to live a long and happy life as a Mom

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/...y-exaggerated/

[my miss storm cat]

Hootie, who was best known for being Zenyatta's pony...

Peaks and Valleys...

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...d-valleys-dies

American Standard...

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...-standard-dies

Sabre Tiger, 2, at Ascot yesterday...

... and Well Green, 8, after slipping at Market Rasen two days ago.

[Rileyoriley]

Exceller's Brother American Standard Dies
By Blood-Horse Staff
Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012 5:57 PM
Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012 5:28 PM



American Standard, a 32-year-old pensioned stallion by In Reality, died July 21 because of the infirmities of old age.

“He was a smart, happy, character of a horse that always looked and acted years younger than he was,” said Michael Lischin, co-owner of Dutchess Views Farm near Pine Plains, N.Y. “We are glad he was healthy and active right up until the day he died.”

Bred by North Ridge Farm out of 1986 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Too Bald (by Bald Eagle), American Standard was a stakes winner and a half brother to four added-money winners, including champion 2-year-old male Capote and major international winner Exceller.

American Standard gained a measure of fame during his racing career. He became the 100th stakes winner trained by Hall of Famer Laz Barrera when he won the 1984 Orange County Handicap. During his career, American Standard carved out a record of 5-7-5 from 31 starts and earned $180,120.

American Standard is represented 13 stakes winners, including grade II winners American Royale and Bluesthestandard. His progeny earnings are more than $10.9 million.





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[Rileyoriley]

Peaks and Valleys dies at 20
By Brisnet.com: The Handicapper's Edge
Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012 9:28 PM
Posted: Monday, July 23, 2012 5:55 PM



Peaks and Valleys, Canada's Horse of the Year and champion three-year-old colt of 1995, has died at the age of 20. The Grade 1-winning millionaire and sire, who had been standing at Gardiner Farms in Ontario since 2006, succumbed to the infirmities of his age.

A homebred campaigned by Josephine Abercrombie's Pin Oak Stable, Peaks and Valleys was bred on the potent Blushing Groom/Nijinsky II cross. The son of Mt. Livermore was produced by the winning Green Dancer mare Strike a Balance.

His half-sister, multiple stakes heroine and Grade 2-placed Alternate, has been in the news as the dam of multiple Grade 2 winner Alternation, who has captured this season's Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap, Grade 3 Pimlico Special, Grade 3 Razorback Handicap and Essex Handicap.

Peaks and Valleys won his first three starts as a juvenile for trainer Jim Day, including a six-length romp in the Cradle over Tejano Run. He concluded 1994 with a third in the Grade 3 Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs.

After a sharp second to Mr. Greeley in the Grade 3 Lafayette in his sophomore debut, Peaks and Valleys rallied in time to take the Grade 3 Derby Trial and drove to a two-length decision in the Grade 2 Illinois Derby, defeating Da Hoss. He did not reappear until August, when warming up for bigger engagements with a seven-furlong optional claiming score. He came up a neck shy against lone speed Kiridashi next out in the Col. R.S. McLaughlin, but that effort had him primed for their Grade 1 rematch two weeks later.

Peaks and Valleys was sent off as the 2-1 favorite in the Molson Export Million, and duly obliged with a convincing 2 1/2-length victory. Queen's Plate hero Regal Discovery had to settle for second; Mt. Sassafras, a future Canadian Horse of the Year, was third; and Petionville was fourth. Kiridashi tired to fifth after arguing the pace.

Peaks and Valleys further boosted his Sovereign Award credentials in the Grade 1 Meadowlands Cup Handicap, where he drew off to another 2 1/2-length score. His beaten rivals included Concern and L'Carriere. Although Peaks and Valleys ended the year with a sixth behind Hall of Famer Cigar and L'Carriere in the Breeders' Cup Classic, he had done enough to earn the Canadian Horse of the Year and divisional titles.

Transferred to Bill Mott for his 1996 campaign, Peaks and Valleys rolled by four lengths in a Belmont Park allowance in his return to action. Third to Mahogany Hall and Serena's Song in the Grade 1 Whitney Handicap, he was runner-up to old foe L'Carriere in the Grade 3 Saratoga Cup Handicap. He failed to fire when sixth in the Grade 3 Sport Page Handicap, and was then retired with a record of 16-9-3-2, $1,589,270.

"The success Mrs. Abercrombie enjoyed with Peaks and Valleys was a turning point for our program," Pin Oak General Manager Clifford Barry said. "He let all of us know what it was like to participate in racing at the very highest level."

Entering stud at Pin Oak near Versailles, Kentucky, Peaks and Valleys sired such major performers as Grade 2-winning millionaire Dollar Bill, whose five Grade 1 placings include the Travers, Blue Grass and Stephen Foster Handicap; Chamrousse, queen of the Grade 2 Black-Eyed Susan and runner-up in the Grade 1 Mother Goose; Grade 2 Mazarine victress Higher World; multiple Grade 3 scorer Happy Trails; and Grade 3 vixen Meribel.

Daughters of Peaks and Valleys have produced the likes of Rose Catherine, Warren's Jitterbug and Valli with a Vow.

Peaks and Valleys stood the 2012 season for a fee of C$4,000.

"We would like to thank the entire staff at Gardiner Farm, especially the late Dr. Mike Colterjohn and his assistant Sherry McLean, for the tremendous care they gave Peaks and Valleys over the years," Barry said.

Peaks and Valleys will be returned to his birthplace and buried at Pin Oak Stud.



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[Rileyoriley]

7/26
Regal Citizen, a 3 year old daughter of Proud Citizen, broke down in the 7th at Saratoga and had to be euthanized.

[Rileyoriley]

7/25
Crimson Classic, 18 year old son of Sky Classic, died of a heart attack.

[Rileyoriley]

7/27
Concier, a 3 year old by Discreet Cat, died of a heart attack after working out at Del mar.

[my miss storm cat]

Lauren's Lady after finishing 2nd at Del Mar yesterday...

http://twitter.com/drfprivman

Lucky Mix at Southwell after falling and breaking her neck.

Strictly, at Worcester. He was 7. Same as above.

RIP

[OldDog]

14YO Millennium Wind, by Cryptoclearance out of the Drone mare Bali Babe (he was a half brother to Charismatic)

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...nium-wind-dies

After winning his first start as a two-year-old by three lengths at Hollywood Park, Millennium Wind finished second to Point Given in the 2000 Hollywood Futurity. He kicked off his sophomore season with a win in the Santa Catalina Stakes, then followed up with a runner-up finish in the Louisiana Derby before earning his showcase victory in the Blue Grass Stakes, winning by 5 1⁄4 lengths.

Millennium Wind started once more following an 11th place finish in the 2001 Kentucky Derby, won by Monarchos, and was retired at the end of his three-year-old season to stand at Millennium Farm in Lexington. In total, Millennium Wind won three of seven starts for earnings of $769,920. (Thoroughbred Times)

[my miss storm cat]

One Note Samba, in the 1st at Saratoga today...

http://twitter.com/JBossertNYDN

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Veiled, at Goodwood today.

Happier times...

Back when she won at Royal Ascot last year...



RIP

[OldDog]

Benburb at Old Friends...

We are saddened to announce the passing of our great friend, Benburb....from Michael Blowen on behalf of Old Friends....CANADIAN HORSE OF THE YEAR BENBURB DEAD AT 23

GEORGETOWN, KY— AUGUST 1, 2012– Benburb, Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year in 1992, has died.

A retiree at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, KY, Benburb was euthanized due to complications from melanomas on August 1st at Haygard Equine Medical Center in Lexington. He was 23.
...
A homebred for Steve Stavro’s Knob Hill Stables, Benburb (Dr. Carter – Rosedon by Vice Regent) finished his racing career with seven wins out of 22 starts and earnings of $1,159,904.

In 1992 the 3-year-old Benburb stunned fans at the Fort Erie racecourse in Ontario when he wore down Queen’s Plate winner Alydeed on a muddy track to win the Prince of Wales Stakes.

That same year the Phil England trainee had another thrilling upset win, this one in the GR2 Molson Export Million where he knocked off a blue-chip field that included eventual U.S. Horse of the Year A.P. Indy, Alydeed, and GR1 winner Technology.

For his efforts Benburb earned the Sovereign Award as the Canadian Horse of the Year as well as Champion 3-year-old male honors.

The gray gelding had been retired at Old Friends since 2008. Catherine Perkins, farm manager of Perkins-Mackey Stables in Bourbon County, donated him to the facility. “We’re so happy Benny got to live out his life as a champion,” said Perkins.

"We were really blessed to have retired Benburb," said Old Friends founder and president, Michael Blowen. "He was the kindest of them all. He was farm manager Janet Beyersdorfer’s favorite, so he was the Teacher's Pet. When his time came, we returned his kindness. And he was grateful. He is irreplaceable."

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php...9309669&type=1

[Rileyoriley]

Sprint Champion Lit de Justice Dies
By Blood-Horse Staff
Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 4:19 PM
Posted: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 3:05 PM



Lit de Justice was North America's champion sprinter in 1996.

Eclipse Award winner Lit de Justice died July 20 from the infirmities of old age at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center near Los Olivos, Calif. The 22-year-old pensioned stallion resided at Richard and Gaby Sulpizio's Magali Farms near Santa Ynez, Calif.

Kentucky-bred Lit de Justice, who began his racing career in France and was group-placed in that country, was North America's champion sprinter in 1996 for C.N. and Carol Ray's Evergreen Farms. Trained by Jenine Sahadi, Lit de Justice equaled the track-record of 1:08.60 in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) at Woodbine a year after finishing third in the race at Belmont Park. Lit de Justice also captured the 1996 Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. III) and the Palos Verdes Handicap (gr. III), plus the El Conejo Handicap in track-record time.

Lit de Justice, by El Gran Senor, was retired following his Breeders' Cup score with a record of 10-8-6 from 36 starts and earnings of $1,397,649. He entered stud at Frank Stronach's Adena Springs in Kentucky and stood there until he was relocated to Magali in 2002.

"Lit de Justice was perfect to bring in as the farm's first stallion," said Tom Hudson, Magali farm manager. "He was a great racehorse. Not only did he win the Breeders' Cup, but he set track records in California. This coupled with his pedigree, conformation, and heart made him a great opportunity for California breeders and helped to establish the farm."

Lit de Justice has sired 22 stakes winners and the earners of more than $21.2 million. He is represented by 254 winners from 324 starters and average earnings per starter of $65,537. His runners include graded winners Hour of Justice and Injustice.

Bred by Swettenham Stud, Lit de Justice is out of French group III winner Kanmary (by Kenmare) and is a half brother to three English stakes winners including group I winner Commander Collins and group II winner City Leader.

Lit de Justice is buried at Magali.



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[my miss storm cat]

Elivette, 3, at Del Mar yesterday...

http://www.drf.com/news/del-mar-clai...iday-breakdown

[Arletta]

Raquelita, 2 year old filly @ Del Mar yesterday.


http://www.nctimes.com/blogsnew/spor...34b9c6815.html