The Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) has concluded that no further action is needed in the case involving the former grade I winner Monzante who broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.

"The commission is satisfied that everything was done regulatory-wise to ensure the horse was sound to race, and the sense of the commission is there is no further action that needs to be taken," LSRC executive director Charles Gardiner said July 25.

Owned and trained by Jackie W. Thacker, Monzante chased the early pace in the one-mile-and-70-yard race for $4,000 claimers before stopping, according to the Equibase chart. Thacker said Monzante suffered an injury to his right front sesamoids, the small bones located at the back of the fetlock.

After being stabilized on the track by a state veterinarian, Monzante was returned to Thacker’s barn where the 9-year-old gelding was euthanized. A son of Maria’s Mon bred in Kentucky by Juddmonte Farms, Monzante won eight of 43 starts and earned $583,929